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Arkansas

State Status: Blue
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “Gifted and talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services. Possession of these talents and gifts, or the potential for their development, will be evidenced through an interaction of above average intellectual ability, task commitment and/or motivation, and creative ability.”
(Arkansas Reg., Gifted and Talented: Rules and Regulations: Program Approval Standards.)
Governor: Mike Beebe
State Superintendent: Tom Courtway
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented:
State Association: Arkansans for Gifted & Talented Education
Statistics Back to Top
Unknown Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006)
450,000 Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005)
Unknown Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006)
42,950 Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006)
$2,956,560,000 (Estimate) Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006)
Unknown Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005)
8,161 Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses (2005-2006)
9.8% Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006)
6 Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2005-2006)

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Legislation & Funding Back to Top
Yes      Does gifted education legislation exist?
Arkansas Department of Education
Yes      Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Unknown      Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Yes      Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Identification begins in Kindergarten
Unknown      Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes      Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
Yes      Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
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Obstacles Back to Top
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Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students Back to Top
Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE), (AR)
Arkansas Association of Gifted Education Administrators (AAGEA), (AR)
Arkansas Governor's School
Arkansas School for Mathematics and Science (Hot Springs, AR)
Arkansas State University - Masters in Gifted, Talented and Creative Education (AR)
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), (NC)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) Summer Laureate

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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.