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State Definition of "gifted & talented": Students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.
President: George W. Bush
U.S. Secretary of Education:
Acting Deputy Secretary: Eugene W. Hickok
Under Secretary:
Primary Contact, Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program:
Director, National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented: Joseph S. Renzulli
Director, Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs : Joseph Conaty
Statistics Back to Top
$7,600,000 (all but ensured) Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2008)
$9,600,000 Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2007)
$9,600,000 Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2006)
49,610,000 Estimated number of K-12 students enrolled in public schools (2007-2008)

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Legislation & Funding Back to Top
Yes      Does gifted education legislation exist?
Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Grant Program
No      Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
No      Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
No      Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
      Awards - Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program

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Information presented on this page was compiled from a variety of resources, including the State of the States Gifted and Talented Education Report 2001 - 2002, published by the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children, Education State Rankings 2003 - 2004 edited by Kathleen O'Leary Morgan and Scott Morgan, and hundreds of websites. Information was also collected through surveys, targeted requests for information to state departments of education, state gifted associations, and other knowledgeable organizations. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has not verified the accuracy of this information and does not warrant its accuracy or fitness of use for any purpose. Users should verify information prior to taking any action. Furthermore, the appearance of selected programs and/or resources does not imply an endorsement or affiliation. Programs and resources are highlighted for informational purposes only.