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Missouri

State Status: Yellow
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Gifted children’, children who exhibit precocious development of mental capacity and learning potential as determined by competent professional evaluation to the extent the continued educational growth and stimulation could best be served by an academic environment beyond that offered through a standard grade level curriculum.”
(Missouri Rev. Stat. § 162.675)
Governor: Matt Blunt
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented:
Commissioner of Education: Kent King
State Association: Gifted Association of Missouri
Statistics Back to Top
Unknown Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006)
893,270 Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005)
Unknown Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006)
Unknown Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006)
$7,972,335,000 (Estimate) Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006)
$25,539,828 Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005)
$24,900,000 Dollars allocated for Advanced and Accelerated programming (2003-2004)
Note:For 2003-2004, the term "Gifted and Talented" was changed to "Advanced and Accelerated."
5,345 Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses (2005-2006)
6.3% Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006)
8 Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2005-2006)

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Legislation & Funding Back to Top
Yes      Does gifted education legislation exist?
Missouri Department of Eduacation - Programs for Gifted Children
No      Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes      Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
No      Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
No      Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
No      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?
Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.

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Obstacles Back to Top
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Schools Back to Top
Academy of Science (St. Louis, MO)
Kansas City Regional Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students -PEGS (Kansas City, MO)
Middle Years Scholars Program (Springfield, MO)
St. Louis Regional Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students - PEGS (St. Louis, MO)

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Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students Back to Top
College for Kids Program - St. Louis Community College (MO)
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), (NC)
Missouri Academy of Mathematics, Science and Computing - Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO)
Missouri Bright Flight Scholarships (MO)
Missouri Scholars Academy - University of Missouri, Columbia
Science Scholar Research Institute (SSRI)
Students and Teachers As Research Scientists (STARS)
Summer Quest / Summer Pals
Thomas Jefferson School (St. Louis, MO)
University of Missouri (UMKC) - Early Admission/Dual Enrollment from High School(Kansas City, MO)

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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.