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North Carolina


State Status: Blue

Governor: Michael Easley
State Association: North Carolina Association for the Gifted & Talented
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “The General Assembly believes the public schools should challenge all students to aim for academic excellence and that academically or intellectually gifted students perform or show the potential to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience and environment. Academically or intellectually gifted students exhibit high performance capability in intellectual areas, specific academic fields, or in both intellectual areas and specific academic fields. Academically or intellectually gifted students require differentiated educational services beyond those ordinarily provided by the regular educational program. Outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.”
(North Carolina. Gen. Stat. § 115C-150.5)

State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Elissa Brown
State Superintendent: Michael Ward

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $10,542,718,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): $50,739,625
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): 45
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 18.0%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 18.5%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 1,325,707
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 1,365,000
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 148,989
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 150,000
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 21,804
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 22,965

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Legislation & Funding

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 Article 9B - Academically or Intellectually Gifted Students
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 third grade
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.