Maryland's Largest School District
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montgomery County Public Schools is committed to providing rigorous instructional programs that encourage all students to realize their full potential as learners. A continuum of programs and services are provided.
Students’ learning may be enriched and accelerated; and, students may participate in advanced-level coursework at their local schools. Instruction is differentiated to provide all students appropriate pacing and support necessary for advanced-level learning.
Students may also attend special programs such as centers for enriched studies, magnet programs, or specialized programs, based on their interest and talent.
2025-2026 New Literacy Enrichment in Elementary School
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Montgomery County Public Schools will phase out the Enriched Literacy Curriculum (ELC) that was being implemented in Grade 4 and Grade 5. In its replacement, schools will implement one of two enrichment models during the English Language Arts (ELA) block. Read More Here
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Students in grades 2 will take the CogAT from December 1, 2025-January 16, 2025. This data will be one criteria that will be used to determine gifted and talented designation.
To learn more about CogAT, parents and caregivers are invited to watch the short video: Getting to know CogAT for Parents
Updated 8/27/2025
Elementary Programs
Local Enrichment, Enriched Literacy Curriculum, Centers for Enriched Studies
Middle School Programs
Local Enriched Courses in Math and World Studies, Magnet Programs,
High School Programs
Magnet Programs
Twice Exceptional Students and Services
Frequently Asked Questions, Publications and Resources about gifted students with disabilities (e.g. GT/LD)
Policies and Processes
Links to MCPS gifted and talented policies and processes including GT Identification
About Accelerated and Enriched Instruction
AEI Vision, Mission and MCPS GT Policies
850 Hungerford Drive,
Room 259
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Fax: 301-279-3529
Telephone: 240-740-3110
Email: AEIQuestions@mcpsmd.org
The AEI Feedback Council provides feedback and continuing guidance to staff on MCPS programs and the implementation of MCPS Policy IOA Gifted and Talented Education (PDF). The committee is comprised of 20-25 community and staff stakeholders who represent multiple points of view.