​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Georgia Department of Education’s Gifted Program is funded by the State of Georgia. In Georgia, a gifted education student is defined as one who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her ability(ies).

The Georgia Board of Education Rule 160-4-2-.38 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GIFTED STUDENTS and the Board-approved Regulations for Gifted Education. The information contained in the manual supplements the rules and regulations and provides assistance to teachers and administrators who provide instructional services to Georgia’s gifted students. Additionally, parents and other interested parties can use the resource manual as a guide to gifted education in Georgia.

Many gifted education decisions and procedures are left to the discretion of local school systems so that they may address the unique needs of their communities. This is especially evident in systems that have been awarded IE-2 or Charter status by the Georgia Board of Education. Please contact your local school and school system for additional information. ​

​​​​​The College Readiness & Talent Development unit has released the FY23 Opportunity Grant. Please click on the link below for the application.

FY23 Request for Proposal Summer Bridge Program for Rural Districts​

​​Gifted Resources​

• 2022-2023 GaDOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services​​​
  
• Gifted Evaluation and Eligibility Chart
  
• Gifted Education Referral and Eligibility Process Chart
  
• Print Ready Programming Standards for Gifted & High Ability Learners​​​
  
• Podcast: Conversations with College Readines - Gifted Tips for Well-being​​
  
• Podcast: Conversations with College Readiness - Gifted Tips for Talent Development​ (music by Timmoor from Pixabay.com)
  
• Podcast: Conversations with College Readiness - Gifted Tips for Talent Development with Dougherty County​ (music by Timmoor from Pixabay.com)
  

​Virtual Workshops

Please visit our PL Catalog​ and search for the appropriate topic to view the recorded webinars on best practices for gifted educators. Topics include Advanced Content, Resource Room, Talent Development, Problem Solving, Cultivating Creativity, and Collaborative Model.​

Partnering Organizations

• National Assoc. for Gifted Children

• GA Assoc. for Gifted Children

• National Research Center on Gifted and Talented

• Davidson Institute

• Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship

• Teaching for High Potential

• Parenting for High Potential

• Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted

• Natl Society for the Gifted and Talented

• Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration​​
  
  

Family Engagement Resources

Parent Resources

• 15 Tips for Identifying Gifted ELL Students from the National Center for Research on Gifted Education​
  
• Parenting for High Potential: Toys & Games for Gifted​
  
• Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners at a Distance-A Focus on Grades 4-8​
  
• NEW - Supporting Your Gifted Child During COVID-19 Tip Sheet​
  
• Resources for Parents & Educators During COVID-19​
• ​​​​“Helpful Tips for Parents of Perfectionistic Gifted Learners" by Susan T. Berry, Ph.D.
• “Nurturing Gifted Girls Self-Concept and Academics at Home" by Lauren Broome​ 
• Motivation and Learning​​​
• Planning for Summer
• Young Bright Children
• Is My Child Gifted?​
• Games and Toys for Gifted Children​
• Parent Tip Sheets​
• Twice Exceptional Students​
• 48 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children​

​Books/Periodicals