Gifted & Talented Program

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Offices/Divisions

Instructional Programs and Services

Gifted and Talented Education

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)

Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE)

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.

2023 EGATE application.

Contact:

Anthony Vargas
Director, Office of Teaching & Learning Instructional Programs & Services
Office: (410) 767-0182
anthony.vargas@maryland.gov

Kysha Egungbemi
Coordinator, Office of Teaching and Learning Instructional Programs and Services
Office: (410) 767-0322
kysha.egungbemi@maryland.gov

Maryland Law/Regulations

Maryland Public School Systems Gifted and Talented Education Contacts

MD Public Schools GT Coordinators

Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education

“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)