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Rhode Island


State Status: Red

Commissioner of Education: Peter McWalters
Governor: Donald Carcieri
State Association: Rhode Island Advocates for Gifted Education
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “Criteria for Identification
A. The local school district shall determine:
1. The categories of gifted/talented to be addressed by the program…
2. Grade, age, level, or special population to be served by the program…
B. The local district shall specify the philosophy and general goal(s) of the program prior to the establishment of the selection criteria.
C. The local district shall establish selection criteria in writing before students are screed and selected.
D. The local district shall indicate a direct relationship between the criteria for selection and category of giftedness/talent to be addressed.
E. The local district shall apply selection criteria to all students in the target group within the district and establish norms which have at the minimum a system-wide comparative group.
F. The local school district shall use procedures, methods, techniques, and materials which are unbiased insofar as possible and which are appropriate to each age level. There shall be evidence that efforts were made to identify gifted and talented students from special populations, such as non-English speaking, disadvantaged, and handicapped.”
(Rhode Island Code R. 08 020 005)
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Vacant

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $1,495,660,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): $0
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): 1
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 8.4%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 8.7%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 158,592
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 1,298
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 1,438

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Legislation & Funding

Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
No Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.
Does gifted education legislation exist?
No RIGL 16-42-1
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
No
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No
Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
No
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?
No
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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.