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Delaware


State Status: Red

State Definition of "gifted & talented":
“‘Gifted or talented person’ means a person in the chronological age group 4 through 20 years inclusive, who by virtue of certain outstanding abilities is capable of high performance in an identified field. Such an individual, identified by professionally qualified persons, may require differentiated educational programs or services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize his or her full contribution to self and society. A person capable of high performance as herein defined includes one with demonstrated achievement and/or potential ability in any of the following areas, singularly or in combination.

(a) General intellectual ability
(b) Specific academic aptitude
(c) Creative or productive thinking
(d) Leadership ability
(e) Visual and performing arts ability
(f) Psychomotor ability”
(Delaware Code Ann. title 14, § 3101)
State Association: Unknown
Governor: Jack Markell
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Deborah Hansen
Secretary of Education: Lillian Lowery

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 119,109
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 116,287
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 3
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 5,057
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $1,370,945,000 (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): $0
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 1,843
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 1,890
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 14.5%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 14.5%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
No
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?
No Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes Title 14 - CHAPTER 31. EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS
Title 14 Education, 900 Special Populations - 940 Early Admission to Kindergarten for Gifted Students (April 2005)
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No
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.