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State Definition of "Gifted & Talented"
Students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.
Personnel
Director,
National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
Annalissa Brodersen
Director, Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs
Sylvia Lyles
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
Javits page
Primary Contact,
Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program
Dr. Theda Zawaiza
U.S. Department of Education
Biographies of Senior Officials
U.S. Secretary of Education
Betsy DeVos
Statistics
Estimated number of K-12 students enrolled in public schools (2015-2016)
50.1 million
Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2015)
$10,000,000
Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2014)
$5,000,000
Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2013)
$0
Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2009)
$7,460,000
Total AP Exams taken (2014-2015)
4,343,547
Total AP Exams taken (2013-2014)
4,056,283
Total AP Exams taken (2012-2013)
3,824,691
Total AP Exams taken (2011-2012)
3,594,696
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2014-2015)
57.5%
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2013-2014)
58.7%
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2012-2013)
58.6%
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2011-2012)
58.8%
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2015-2016)
1,751
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2013-2014)
811
Legislation and Funding
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No
Does the state require specific criteria/methods to identify gifted students?
No
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes
Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Grant Program
Further reading
Davidson Gifted Database Resources
Day Schools
Distance Learning
Dual Enrollment
Early College
Enrichment Programs
Gifted Education Degree Programs
Homeschooling
Online High Schools
Summer Programs
Other Resources
Hoagies: Gifted Education Mandates By State
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
Equal Talents, Unequal Opportunities
State Report Cards
Education Week State Report Cards
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) - Homeschool Laws in Your State
Dept. of Education: Funds for State Formula-Allocated Programs
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) State Policy Page