LAgniappe Academic Enrichment Program: Innovators on the Rise (Grades 1-6)
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Center for Gifted Education Mission Statement:
The Center for Gifted Education has the mission to support the needs of gifted and talented students, and those with gifted potential. The Center is an instructional, research, and service center. It offers professional learning opportunities for teachers and schools, summer enrichment programs for children, and consultation services for parents. We facilitate and support gifted education advocacy efforts, providing research-based information about the needs of gifted & talented students to all stakeholders. We aim to build relationships with those who impact gifted students as well as the public.
Welcome to 2026-2027! We have wonderful program plans for the spring, summer, and fall semesters!
Our screening window is currently closed.
Admission to the Summer Programs presented by the Center for Gifted Education
We do not require GT Identification to participate in the Summer Programs presented by the Center for Gifted Education. A Mandatory Qualification is required to participate in the Summer Programs presented by the Center for Gifted Education.
The Screening Window for Admission to the Summer Programs presented by the Center for Gifted Education is currently Closed.
The application process has changed.
The application submission results in an email to the parent/guardian and teacher with the link to identical checklists. The review of the parent/guardian and teacher checklists is completed by Dr. Hoffpauir to determine student qualifications for participation in the Summer Programs presented by the Center for Gifted Education.
New students in a Parish GT Program must submit the 1st page of their most recent IEP, or the Welcome letter from the Gifted and Talented Program. Identified GT Program students do not need to submit scores for review.
Older students (5th grade and above) who are NOT in a Parish GT Program will require a score review to determine qualification for admission.
Returning Students
Students previously accepted into the Center for Gifted Education programs have the status of Returning students.
There will be a class fee per student.
Contact Us
Please call 337-482-6701 or email gifted@louisiana.edu with any questions.
Kathleen McIntire, Administrative Coordinator III
Office Address
Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning
Room 266
Lafayette, LA 70506
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 43648
Lafayette, LA 70504-3648
Phone: 337-482-6701
E-mail: gifted@louisiana.edu
Hosted by
Dr. Christine Briggs, Director of the Center for Gifted Education