Carroll County Public
Schools
Gifted & Talented
On February 28th, 2012, the
Maryland State Board of Education
approved regulations that set the
minimum standards for Gifted and
Talented education programs
throughout the State.
CoMAR 13A.04.07
The regulation supports:
Identification of a diverse gifted and
talented student body that includes :
using multiple indicators of potential and
achievement
has equitable representation of gifted and
talented students, English language learners,
underrepresented populations and “individuals
with disabilities”
The regulation addresses six areas:
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Purpose
Identification of Gifted and
Talented Students
Programs and Services
Professional Development
State Advisory Council
Reporting Requirements
CoMAR – Code of
Maryland
Regulations
Goal 1
Identification of Gifted and
Talented Students
Goal 1: Identification
“Each local school system shall establish a process for
identifying gifted and talented students...”
 Encompass all students
 Multiple indicators of potential, aptitude and
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achievement
Review the effectiveness of the identification process
Documents early evidence of advanced learning
behaviors, PreK – 2
Includes a procedure for identification
Includes a process for appeals
Goal 2
Programs and Services
Goal 2: What Types of Programs Must Be Offered?
“Each local school system shall provide services beyond
those normally provided by the regular school program
in order to develop the gifted and talented student’s
potential. Appropriately differentiated programs and
services shall accelerate, extend, or enrich instructional
content, strategies, and products to demonstrate and
apply learning”
 Continuum of services during the regular school day for
identified students
 Support the social and emotional growth
 Provide programs and services to inform and involve
parents/guardians
 Review the effectiveness of programs and services
Goal 3
Professional Development
Goal 3: What PD will be needed for personnel
working with gifted and talented students?
“Teachers and other personnel
assigned to work specifically with
students identified as gifted and
talented shall engage in professional
development aligned with the Gifted
and Talented Education Specialist
certification.”
Carroll County
Public Schools
Action Items:
 Aligning our program to the new regulations
 Developing and/or modifying the identification and
appeals process to assure we are including a diverse
pool of gifted and talented learners
 Collaborating with content supervisors to design a
curriculum framework that provides differentiated
learning opportunities to challenge and maintain the
interest of highly abled learners
 Modifying current gifted and talented instruction and
resources to align with curriculum changes
 Provide professional development based on our system
needs and aligned with the gifted and talented specialist
certification
Action Items:
 Monitoring and assisting with high school class
selection
 Transitions from 8th grade
 While attending high school
 Collaborating with McDaniel College to develop a
Gifted and Talented Certification program
 Working with a Parent Advisory Committee
 monitor program alignment to CoMAR
 gather suggestions and feedback on program highlights,
needs and modifications
 develop a process to evaluate the effectiveness of our
programs and services
Goal 2: Programs and Services
Instructional Experiences
Mrs. Gruber & Mrs. Smith