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Oklahoma

State Status: Green
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Gifted and talented children’ means those children identified at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels as having demonstrated potential abilities of high performance capability and needed differentiated or accelerated education or services. For the purpose of this definition, ‘demonstrated abilities of high performance capability’ means those identified students who score in the top three percent (3%) on any national standardized test of intellectual ability. Said definition may also include students who excel in one or more of the following areas:
a.) creative thinking ability,
b.) leadership ability
c.) visual and performing arts ability, and
d.) specific academic ability.
A school district shall identify children in capability areas by means of multicriteria evaluation. Provided, with first and second grade level children, a local school district may utilize other evaluation mechanisms such as, but not limited to, teacher referrals in lieu of standardized testing measures;”
(Oklahoma Stat. title 70, § 1210.301)
Governor: Brad Henry
State Superintendent:
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented:
State Association: Oklahoma Association of Gifted, Creative & Talented
Statistics Back to Top
Unknown Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006)
629,145 Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005)
Unknown Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006)
99,783 Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006)
$4,408,252,000 (Estimate) Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006)
$42,200,030 Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005)
7,166 Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses (2005-2006)
9.6% Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006)
4 Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2005-2006)

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Legislation & Funding Back to Top
Yes      Does gifted education legislation exist?
Section 904-910.1, 70 O.S. 1210.301-307
Yes      Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes      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 first grade
Yes      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
Oklahoma City Community College (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students Back to Top
College for Young Scholars
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), (NC)
Horizons Unlimited
Oklahoma Association of Gifted, Creative, and Talented (OAGCT), (OK)
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (Oklahoma City, OK)
Oklahoma State Department of Education - Gifted and Talented (OK)
The Challenge Day Camp - (NY)
University School at the University of Tulsa (Tulsa, OK)

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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.