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Iowa


State Status: Green

State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Gifted and talented children’ are those identified as possessing outstanding abilities who are capable of high performance. Gifted and talented children are children who require appropriate instruction and educational services commensurate with their abilities and needs beyond those provided by the regular school program.

Gifted and talented children include those children with demonstrated achievement or potential ability, or both, in any of the following areas or in combination:
1. General intellectual ability.
2. Creative thinking.
3. Leadership ability.
4. Visual or performing arts ability.
5. Specific ability aptitude.”
(Iowa Code § 257.44)
State Association: Iowa Talented & Gifted Association
Governor: Chet Culver
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Rosanne Malek
State Superintendent: Judy Jeffrey (Department Director)

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 474,867
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 485,011
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 1
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 40,523
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $4,073,080,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007):
   $44.00 per K-12 certified student enrollment. $14.67 required local school district match.:
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 4,021
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 3,732
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 8%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 7.8%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes Identification begins in kindergarten
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?
Yes
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 Iowa Code 257.42-44 Administrative Rule Chapter 12.5
Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
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.