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Alabama
Gifted Programs are Mandated
Partially Funded by the State
State Definition of "Gifted & Talented"
“Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program. Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.”
(Alabama Admin. Code r. 290-8-9-.14)
Personnel
Governor
Kay Ivey
State Association
Alabama Association for Gifted Children
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented
Erinn C. Fears Floyd, Ph.D.
State Superintendent
Interim Superintendent
Mrs. Collie Wells
Statistics
Number of public school students (2014-2015)
744,238
Number of public school students (2012-2013)
735,605
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2010-2011)
741,043
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2014-2015)
61,431
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2013-2014)
Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2012-2013)
58,078
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2010-2011)
49,536
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2014-2015)
$1.1 Million
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2013-2014)
$1.05 Million
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2012-2013)
$1,000,000
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2011-2012)
$0
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2010-2011)
$0
Total AP Exams taken (2014-2015)
47,931
Total AP Exams taken (2013-2014)
45,434
Total AP Exams taken (2012-2013)
39,916
Total AP Exams taken (2011-2012)
36,049
Mean Advanced Placement Score (2014-2015)
2.28
Mean Advanced Placement Score (2012-2013)
2.36
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2014-2015)
38.3%
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2013-2014)
38.1%
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2012-2013)
40.4%
Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2011-2012)
42.0%
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2015-2016)
21
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2013-2014)
13
Legislation and Funding
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes (K-12)
Does the state require parent/guardian involvement in gifted and talented identification and service decisions?
No
Does the state require specific criteria/methods to identify gifted students?
Yes
Determined at the state level
Does the state provide guidance or guidelines for the identification process?
Yes
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
Is the age or time at which students are identified for gifted programming mandated in your state?
Yes
Elementary school (multiple times), Following parent referral, Following teacher referral, Following student referral, When gifted student transfers from out of state
Does your state require school districts to have a gifted education administrator?
Yes
Does the state have an acceleration policy?
State policy specifically permits
Acceleration Institute - State Policy page
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes
Code of Alabama - Education
Further reading
Davidson Gifted Database Resources
Day Schools
Distance Learning
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Enrichment Programs
Gifted Education Degree Programs
Homeschooling
Online High Schools
Summer Programs
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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