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Oklahoma


State Status: Green

Governor: Brad Henry
State Association: Oklahoma Association of Gifted, Creative & Talented
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Gifted and talented children’ means those children identified at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels as having demonstrated potential abilities of high performance capability and needed differentiated or accelerated education or services. For the purpose of this definition, ‘demonstrated abilities of high performance capability’ means those identified students who score in the top three percent (3%) on any national standardized test of intellectual ability. Said definition may also include students who excel in one or more of the following areas:
a.) creative thinking ability,
b.) leadership ability
c.) visual and performing arts ability, and
d.) specific academic ability.
A school district shall identify children in capability areas by means of multicriteria evaluation. Provided, with first and second grade level children, a local school district may utilize other evaluation mechanisms such as, but not limited to, teacher referrals in lieu of standardized testing measures;”
(Oklahoma Stat. title 70, § 1210.301)
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Kristy Ehlers
State Superintendent: Sandy Garret

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $4,408,252,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): $42,200,030
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 4
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 9.6%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 9.3%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 629,145
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 99,783
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 7,031
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 7,084

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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 Section 904-910.1, 70 O.S. 1210.301-307
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 first grade
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
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.