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Idaho


State Status: Blue

Governor: Butch Otter
State Association: Idaho - The Association for the Gifted
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Gifted/talented children’ mean those students who are identified as possessing demonstrated or potential abilities that give evidence of high performing capabilities in intellectual, creative, specific academic or leadership areas, or the ability in the performing arts or visual arts and who require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop such capabilities.”
(Idaho Code § 33-2001)
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Dr. Valerie Schorzman
State Superintendent: Tom Luna

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $1,650,000,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): $8,410,000
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $8,510,000
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 3
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 9.7%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 10.1%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): 261,907
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 225,000
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): 14,531
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 14,610
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 2,470
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 2,507

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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 Title 33, Education, Chapter 20, Education of Exceptional Children, 33-2003
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes Identification begins at age five
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
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2005 - 2006 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.