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Arkansas


State Status: Blue

Commissioner of Education: Ken James
Governor: Mike Beebe
State Association: Arkansans for Gifted & Talented Education
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “Gifted and talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services. Possession of these talents and gifts, or the potential for their development, will be evidenced through an interaction of above average intellectual ability, task commitment and/or motivation, and creative ability.”
(Arkansas Reg., Gifted and Talented: Rules and Regulations: Program Approval Standards.)
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Vacant

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $2,956,560,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): Unknown
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 8
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 9.8%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 9.60%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 450,000
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 465,600
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 42,950
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 42,600
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 8,067
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 8,763

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Legislation & Funding

Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
Yes Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes Arkansas Department of Education
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Unknown
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes Identification begins in Kindergarten
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
Yes
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Unknown
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Information presented on this page was compiled from a variety of resources, including, but not limited to: The STATE of the States in Gifted Education, a report by the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC); state departments of education, state gifted associations, informational websites and other organizations. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has not verified the accuracy of all information and does not warrant its accuracy or fitness of use for any purpose. Users should verify information prior to taking any action. Furthermore, the appearance of selected programs and/or resources does not imply an endorsement or affiliation. Programs and resources are highlighted for informational purposes only.