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“‘Student who is gifted’ means an individual who is identified by qualified professionals as being capable of high performance and who needs educational programs and services beyond those normally provided in a regular education program.” (North Dakota Cent. Code § 15.1-32-01)

• Governor

  Doug Burgum

• State Association

  North Dakota Association for Gifted Children

• State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented

  Gerry Teevens (Director of Special Education)

• State Superintendent

  Kirsten Baesler

• Number of public school students (2014-2015)

  Unknown

• Number of public school students (2012-2013)

  Unknown

• Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2010-2011)

  Unknown

• Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2014-2015)

  Unknown

• Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2012-2013)

  Unknown

• Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2010-2011)

  Unknown

• Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2014-2015)

  Unknown

• Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2013-2014)

  Unknown

• Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2012-2013)

  Unknown

• Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2011-2012)

  Unknown

• Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2010-2011)

  Unknown

• Total AP Exams taken (2014-2015)

  2,438

• Total AP Exams taken (2013-2014)

  2,081

• Total AP Exams taken (2012-2013)

  2,295

• Total AP Exams taken (2011-2012)

  1,934

• Mean Advanced Placement Score (2014-2015)

  3.01

• Mean Advanced Placement Score (2012-2013)

  3.02

• Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2014-2015)

  66.7%

• Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2013-2014)

  68.8%

• Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2012-2013)

  65.5%

• Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2011-2012)

  62.6%

• Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2015-2016)

  0

• Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2013-2014)

  0

• Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?

  No

• 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?

  Unknown

• 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?

  No

• Does your state require school districts to have a gifted education administrator?

  No

• Does the state have an acceleration policy?

  No state policy; up to local education agencies to determine
  Acceleration Institute - State Policy page

• Does gifted education legislation exist?

  Yes
  Chapter 15.1-32 - Special Education (PDF)

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