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Washington


State Status: Yellow

State Definition of "gifted & talented": “As used in this chapter, the term highly capable student shall mean a student who has been assessed to have superior intellectual ability as demonstrated by one or more of the multiple criteria in WAC 392-170-040.
These students exhibit high capability in intellectual and/or creative areas, possess an unusual leadership capacity, or excel in specific academic fields, thereby requiring services beyond the basic programs provided by schools. Outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.”
(Washington Admin. Code § 392-170-035)
State Association: Washington Association of Educators of Talented & Gifted
Governor: Christine Gregoire
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Gayle Pauley & Kristina Johnstone
State Superintendent: Randy Dorn

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 1,100,000
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 18
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $8,827,609,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $8,776,000 (Budgeted)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2007-2008): $8,383,000 (Budgeted)
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $6,500,000
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): $6,515,862
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 14,862
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 13,428
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 14.7%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 14.1%

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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?
No
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 Chapter 392-170 WAC
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
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.