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Wyoming


State Status: Yellow

Governor: Dave Freudenthal
State Association: Wyoming Association for Gifted Education - P.O. Box 513; Riverton, WY 82501
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “Gifted and talented students identified by professionals and other qualified individuals as having outstanding abilities, who are capable of high performance and whose abilities, talents and potential require qualitatively differentiated educational programs and services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society.”
(Wyoming Stat. Ann. § 29-9-101)

State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Debi Gaines, Tom Collins
State Superintendent: Jim McBride

Statistics

Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $964,000,000 (Estimate)
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005): Pupil Specific
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): 2
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 8.4%
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 85,121
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 8,325
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 728
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 824

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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?
Yes 21-9-101(c)
School Finance Synopsis
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
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Yes $10.20 per student (Pupils who have withdrawn from school or have been absent for more than 10 consecutive days are not counted)
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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.