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Ohio


State Status: Blue

Governor: Ted Strickland
State Association: Ohio Association for Gifted Children
State Consultant: Eric Calvert
State Consultant: Eric Calvert
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 Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Rosemary Pearson & Michael Demczyk
State Superintendent: Deborah S. Delisle

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $19,267,792,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): $47,228,317
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $47,200,000
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 15
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 10.5%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 11%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 1,775,272
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 285,246
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 18,813
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 20,292

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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 Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15
Academic Acceleration for Advanced Learners
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes
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.
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 OAC 3301-51-15
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.