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Nevada


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State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Gifted and talented pupil’ means a person under the age of 18 years who demonstrates such outstanding academic skills or aptitudes that he cannot progress effectively in a regular school program and therefore needs special instruction or special services.”
(Nevada Rev. Stat. § 388.440)
Governor: Jim Gibbons
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Rorie Fitzpatrick
State Superintendent: Keith Rheault
Parent Advocacy Group: The GT Parent Connection

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 5
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): $3,225,269,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 4,371
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 3,918
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 13.3%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes Identification begins in second grade, by parent/gaurdian request only.
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?
Yes
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
  • Pupils with Disabilities and Gifted and Talented Pupils - General Provisions
  • SB461 - University School for Profoundly Gifted Pupils (June 2005)
  • Distance Education in Nevada
  • Distance Education - Approved Course Provider List
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    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.