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Tennessee


    “‘Intellectually Gifted’ means a child whose intellectual abilities and potential for achievement are so outstanding that special provisions are required to meet the child’s educational needs.”
    (Tennesse Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-1-9-.01)
  • Number of public school students (2014-2015)
    995,892
  • Number of public school students (2012-2013)
    935,317
  • 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)
    18,929
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2010-2011)
    Unknown
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2009-2010)
    18,656
  • 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)
    52,709
  • Total AP Exams taken (2013-2014)
    48,080
  • Total AP Exams taken (2012-2013)
    44,583
  • Total AP Exams taken (2011-2012)
    41,337
  • Mean Advanced Placement Score (2014-2015)
    2.85
  • Mean Advanced Placement Score (2012-2013)
    2.88
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2014-2015)
    59.1%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2013-2014)
    59.6%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2012-2013)
    59.7%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2011-2012)
    60.4%
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2015-2016)
    24
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2013-2014)
    13
  • 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?
    Yes (Required in the evaluation and required at the IEP Team level)
  • Does the state require specific criteria/methods to identify gifted students?
    Yes
    IQ scores, Achievement data, Multiple criteria model, Range of state‐approved assessments from which LEAs may select, Creativity/characteristics of gifted assessment
  • 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
    Tennessee Department of Education - Intellectually Gifted