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New Jersey


State Status: Blue

State Definition of "gifted & talented":
"Those exceptionally able students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities."
State Association: New Jersey Association for Gifted Education
Governor: Chris Christie
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Cheri Quinlan
Commissioner of Education: Chris Cerf

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2010-2011): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2009-2010): 1,383,705
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2008-2009): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2010-2011): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2008-2009): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2010-2011): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2009-2010): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $0
Percentage of students who took an AP exam in high school (2008-2009): 25.1%
Percentage of students who took an AP exam in high school (2007-2008): 24.2%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on AP exams (2008-2009): 18.0%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on AP exams (2007-2008): 17.3%
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2009-2010): 18

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Legislation & Funding

Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes (K-12)
Does the state require parent/guardian involvement in gifted and talented identification and service decisions?
No
Does the state require specific criteria/methods to identify gifted students?
Unknown
Does the state provide guidance or guidelines for the identification process?
Unknown
Is the age or time at which students are identified for gifted programming mandated in your state?
Yes
Kindergarten or early entrance screening
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
Does your state require school districts to have a gifted education administrator?
Unknown
Does the state have an acceleration policy?
District-specific
Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration (IRPA) - State Policy page
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes
New Jersey Legislature - Chapter 335 (PDF)

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  • Hoagies: Gifted Education Mandates By State
  • Education Week: Quality Counts 2010 - State Report Cards
  • National Opportunity to Learn Campaign - State Data & Analysis
  • Dept. of Education: Funds for State Formula-Allocated Programs (XLS)
  • National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) State Policy Page

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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.