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Illinois


State Status: Yellow

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State Association: Illinois Association for Gifted Children
Governor: Pat Quinn
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Marci Johnson (Interim Division Administrator, Grants and Programs)
State Superintendent: Dr. Christopher Koch

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 2,110,000
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 2,028,281
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 32
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $20,311,924,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $2,000,000
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2007-2008): $2,000,000
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $0
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): $0
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 27,793
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 25,712
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 14.9%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 15.1%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
No Only in order to qualify for state funding for the education of gifted and talented children.
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
No Only in order to qualify for state funding for the education of gifted and talented children.
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No Only in order to qualify for state funding for the education of gifted and talented children.
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 HB 881 (Aug. 2005)
Illinois Public Act P.A. 94-410 (2005)
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No Only in order to qualify for state funding for the education of gifted and talented children.
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.