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    “Mentally gifted – Outstanding intellectual and creative ability the development of which requires specifically designed programs or support services, or both, not ordinarily provided in the regular education program.”
    (22 Pennsylvania Code § 16.1)
  • Number of public school students (2014-2015)
    1,739,559
  • Number of public school students (2013-2014)
    1,753,536
  • Number of public school students (2012-2013)
    1,765,367
  • Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2010-2011)
    Unknown
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2014-2015)
    Unknown
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2013-2014)
    68,000
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2012-2013)
    68,000
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2010-2011)
    Unknown
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2014-2015)
    $0
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2013-2014)
    $0
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2012-2013)
    $0
  • 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)
    121,013
  • Total AP Exams taken (2013-2014)
    112,436
  • Total AP Exams taken (2012-2013)
    105,120
  • Total AP Exams taken (2011-2012)
    97,140
  • Mean Advanced Placement Score (2014-2015)
    3.11
  • Mean Advanced Placement Score (2012-2013)
    3.15
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2014-2015)
    67.3%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2013-2014)
    68.7%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2012-2013)
    68.0%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2011-2012)
    67.7%
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2015-2016)
    26
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2013-2014)
    17
  • 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?
    Yes, at the local level
  • Does the state require specific criteria/methods to identify gifted students?
    Yes
    IQ scores, Achievement data, Multiple criteria model
  • 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?
    State policy leaves local education agencies to determine
    Acceleration Institute - State Policy page
  • Does gifted education legislation exist?
    Yes
    22 PA Code Chapter 16