All students identified as gifted and talented in the state have the right to an appropriate education. Responding to the concern for educational programming for gifted and talented students, the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 106 of 1979. This legislation established the Office for the Gifted & Talented and Advanced Placement. Funds were appropriated to provide financial assistance to school districts operating programs for gifted and talented students. Guidelines were developed to provide information to assist districts in planning, implementing, and evaluating those programs.

For more information, please contact:

Krystal Nail, Program Director
Email: krystal.nail@ade.arkansas.gov

Amanda Peebles, Program Advisor
Email: amanda.peebles@ade.arkansas.gov