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Ohio


State Status: Blue

State Definition of "gifted & talented":
“‘Gifted’ means students who perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment and who are identified under division (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 3324.03 of the revised code.”
(Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3324.01)
State Association: Ohio Association for Gifted Children
Governor: John Kasich
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Rosemary Pearson & Michael Demczyk
State Superintendent: Stan W. Heffner

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2010-2011): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2009-2010): 1,744,968
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2008-2009): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2010-2011): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2009-2010): 278,747
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2008-2009): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2010-2011): $68,990,933
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2009-2010): $55,604,857
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $46,297,417
Percentage of students who took an AP exam in high school (2008-2009): 17.9%
Percentage of students who took an AP exam in high school (2007-2008): 17.6%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on AP exams (2008-2009): 11.0%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on AP exams (2007-2008): 10.8%
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2009-2010): 22

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Legislation & Funding

Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No
Although there is no mandate for service, programs are funded through UNIT funding. This means the state provides money per Average Daily Membership of the district for both gifted teachers and gifted coordinators. The district must apply for funds and must match with local money, at some level.
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?
Yes
IQ scores. Achievement data. Range of state‐approved assessments from which LEAs may select
Does the state provide guidance or guidelines for the identification process?
Yes
Is the age or time at which students are identified for gifted programming mandated in your state?
Yes
When students transfer from out of state, Following parent, teacher or student referral, When taking other assessments approved for GT identification
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?
Yes
Does the state have an acceleration policy?
State policy specifically permits
Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration (IRPA) - State Policy page
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes
Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15

Davidson Gifted Database Resources

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    • Other Resources

  • 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.