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Connecticut


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State Definition of "gifted & talented":
“‘Extraordinary learning ability’ means a child identified by the planning and placement team as gifted and talented on the basis of either performance on relevant standardized measuring instruments, or demonstrated or potential achievement or intellectual creativity, or both. The term shall refer to the top five per cent of children so identified."

“‘Gifted and talented’ means a child identified by the planning and placement team as
(1) possessing demonstrated or potential abilities that give evidence of very superior intellectual, creative or specific academic capacity and
(2) needing differentiated instruction or services beyond those being provided in the regular school program in order to realize their intellectual, creative or specific academic potential.
The term shall include children with extraordinary learning ability and children with outstanding talent in the creative arts as defined by these regulations.”

“‘Outstanding talent in the creative arts’ means a child identified by the planning and placement team as gifted and talented on the basis of demonstrated or potential achievement in music, the visual arts or the performing arts. The term shall refer to the top five per cent of children so identified.”
(Connecticut Agencies Regs. § 10-76a-2)
State Association: Connecticut Association for the Gifted
Governor: M. Jodi Rell
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Jack Hasegawa
Commissioner of Education: Mark K. McQuillan

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 500,000
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 577,407
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 6
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 9,082
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 22,333
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $7,406,864,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $0
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2007-2008): $0
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $100,000
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 10,092
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 9,272
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 20.10%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 19.4%

Click here for statistical information from previous years.

Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
No
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 State Department of Education - Gifted and Talented Law
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No
Is there funding for gifted programs for the 2006 - 2007 school year?
Yes Raised Bill No. 1341
(did not make it out of committee)
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2005 - 2006 school year?
No
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
No
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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.