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West Virginia

State Status: Blue
State Definition of "gifted & talented": “A. Giftedness is exceptional intellectual abilities that are evidence of outstanding capability and require specially designed instruction and/or services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program.
B. For gifted students, grades one (1) through eight (8), documentation that a student meets both of the following:
a. Intellectual Ability …
b. Achievement/Performance …
C. For exceptional gifted, grades 9 though 12, documentation that a student meets the eligibility criteria for gifted and one or more of the following:
a. the eligibility criteria for one or more of the disabilities as defined in this section; and/or
b. the definition for economically disadvantaged; and/or
c. the definition for underachievement, which takes into consideration the student’s ability level, educational performance and achievement levels; and/or
d. the definition for psychological adjustment disorder as documented by a comprehensive psychological evaluation.”
(West Virginia Code St. R. § 126-16-4.1.3)
Governor: Joe Manchin III
State Superintendent:
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented:
State Association: West Virginia Association for the Gifted & Talented
Statistics Back to Top
Unknown Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006)
279,457 Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005)
Unknown Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006)
5,802 Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006)
$2,725,053,000 (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)
$6,036,822 Dollars allocated for Advanced and Accelerated programming (2003-2004)
Note:For 2003-2004, the term "Gifted and Talented" was changed to "Advanced and Accelerated."
2,240 Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses (2005-2006)
6.4% Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006)
1 Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2005-2006)

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Legislation & Funding Back to Top
Yes      Does gifted education legislation exist?
Regulations For The Education Of Exceptional Students
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 first grade
Yes      Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Parents and educators plan together to formulate a plan for each student.
Yes      Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
One must be certified in gifted education to provide special education services to gifted students, however, many services for gifted are provided in the regular classroom.
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
Marshall University - Masters in Gifted Education (WV)

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Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students Back to Top
Advanced Admission - Institute of Technology, West Virginia University (Montgomery, WV)
Marshall University (Huntington, WV) - Early College Options
West Virginia Association for Gifted & Talented (WVAGT), (WV)
West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy
West Virginia Governor's School for Math and Science
West Virginia Governor's School for the Arts
West Virginia Trails
West Virginia Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program (WVWC)

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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.