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Maine


State Status: Blue

Governor: John Baldacci
State Association: Maine Educators of the Gifted & Talented
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “Gifted and Talented Children: ‘Gifted and talented children’ shall mean those children in grades k-12 who excel, or have the potential to excel, beyond their age peers, in the regular school program, to the extent that they need and can benefit from programs for the gifted and talented. Gifted and talented children shall receive specialized instruction through these programs if they have exceptional ability, aptitude, skill, or creativity in one or more of the following categories:
1. General Intellectual Ability as shown by demonstrated significant achievement or potential for significant accomplishment above their age peers in all academic areas.
2. Specific Academic Aptitude as shown by demonstrated significant achievement or potential for significant accomplishment above their age peers in one of more academic area(s)
3. Artistic Ability as shown by demonstrated significant achievement or potential for significant accomplishment above their age peers in the literary, performing, and/or visual arts

NOTE: Children with exceptional General Intellectual Ability and/or Specific Academic Aptitude usually comprise five percent of the school population. Students with exceptional Artistic Ability usually comprise five percent of the school population. Children in the top two percent of the school population may be considered highly gifted.”
(Maine Code Me. R. § 5-071-104.02)
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Wanda Monthey
State Superintendent: Susan Gendron

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $2,056,314,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): $3,075,244
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): Unknown
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 1
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 14.4%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 17.8%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 5%
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 3,013
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 3,682

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Legislation & Funding

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 Legislation Concerning Gifted and Talented Educational Programs
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 in kindergarten
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?
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.