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A gifted and talented student is identified as, “…having outstanding talent and performing, or showing the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with other students."(Annotated Code of Maryland § 8-201)
The EGATE designation program recognizes PK- 12 Maryland Public Schools, which have gifted and talented education programs aligned with Maryland’s Criteria for Excellence: Gifted and Talented Program Guidelines and COMAR 13A.04.07 Gifted and Talented Education.
Contact:
Anthony VargasDirector of Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented EducationOffice of Teaching & Learning Instructional Programs & ServicesOffice: (410) 767-0182anthony.vargas@maryland.gov
COMAR 13A.04.07 Gifted and Talented Education
COMAR 13A.12.03.12 Gifted and Talented Education Specialist
Annotated Code of Maryland § 8-201 Gifted and Talented Student
MD Public Schools GT Coordinators
“The State Superintendent of Schools shall maintain an Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education that shall advise the Superintendent on issues and best practices relevant to the education of gifted and talented students in Maryland.” (Code of Maryland Regulations COMAR 13A.04.07.05)
Theresa Jackson,Co-chairpersonDr. Jessica Reinhard,Co-chairpersonJulie Skolnick, Secretary