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Alabama


    “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)
  • 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
  • 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