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Pennsylvania


State Status: Orange

News Update: PA Dual Enrollment program to be funded at $8 million for 2009-2010
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “Mentally gifted – Outstanding intellectual and creative ability the development of which requires specifically designed programs or support services, or both, not ordinarily provided in the regular education program.”
(22 Pennsylvania Code § 16.1)
State Association: Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education
Governor: Edward Rendell
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Vacant
Secretary of Education: Gerald L. Zahorchak

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 1,820,136
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 19
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 76,549
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $18,595,068,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): $2,500,000 (program specific)
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 21,891
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 20,053
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 11.7%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 11.1%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
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 22 PA Code Chapter 16
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Yes Funding allocated for Governor's School and Regional Summer School of Excellence (RSSE)
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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.