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Colorado


State Status: Blue

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State Definition of "gifted & talented":
“‘Gifted and talented student’ means a secondary school student who possesses one or more of the following qualities or attributes:
(a) Is intellectually gifted;
(b) Is outstanding in school achievement;
(c) Is outstanding in particular areas of human endeavor, including the arts and humanities.”
(Colorado Rev. Stat. § 22-26-102)
State Association: Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented
Governor: Bill Ritter
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Jacquelin Medina
State Superintendent: Dwight D. Jones

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 758,554
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 742,000
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 48
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 56,133
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 52,000
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $6,546,455,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $8,396,099
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2007-2008): $7,361,561
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $6,891,654
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 13,765
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 12,331
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 19.20%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 17.9%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes Identification begins at age five
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
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 Exceptional Children's Act: See Article 20 of Title 22, 1CCR 301-8
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Yes
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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.