Policy and Processes

Maryland State Department of Education

Gifted and Talented Education in Maryland- page from MSDE with links to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) governing gifted and talented education in Maryland schools.

MCPS Policy and Regulation

Gifted and Talented Policy (PDF)
Gifted and Talented Regulation (PDF)

MCPS GT Identification and Universal Review

The gifted and talented (GT) identification screening process for the 2023-2024 school year will include all students in grade 2 and students in grades 3, 5, and 7 who are new to MCPS and students who have not previously met the gifted and talented designation. In accordance with Montgomery County Public Schools Regulation IOA-RA, Gifted and Talented Education, and Maryland COMAR 13A.04.07, Gifted and Talented Education, students participate in a screening process for gifted and talented identification.
For more information about the criteria for gifted and talented designation and answers to frequently asked questions, please read: Understanding the Gifted and Talented Identification Process (2024-2025) (Spanish / Amharic / French / Portuguese / Vietnamese / Chinese)

If you have questions about the process, you may email AEIquestions@mcpsmd.org.

Magnet and Special Programs

Magnet and Special Program placement and admission information can be found on the Special Programs pages.

Updated 12/2023