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Tennessee


State Status: Blue

State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Intellectually Gifted’ means a child whose intellectual abilities and potential for achievement are so outstanding that special provisions are required to meet the child’s educational needs.”
(Tennesse Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-1-9-.01)
State Association: Tennessee Association for the Gifted
Governor: Phil Bredesen
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Karen Willis
Commissioner of Education: Tim Webb
Parent Advocacy Group: Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform (TIGER)

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): Unknown
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 10
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $5,807,694,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 7,977
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 7,110
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 10%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 9.5%

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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?
Yes Tennessee is now one of 27 states to provide an endorsement in gifted education. The endorsement is for classroom teachers to learn how to differentiate instruction for gifted children.
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 TCA 49-10-102
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Unknown
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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.