County program record

Cleburne County, Arkansas

8 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Arkansas gifted and talented program requirements

Arkansas requires each district to identify gifted and talented students and provide educational opportunities appropriate to their abilities under state program-approval standards.

What this means for families: Every district must maintain identification procedures and appropriate opportunities, but local program names, referral calendars, grouping, and service schedules differ.

Coverage
K–12 in every school district
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Concord Public Schools

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
West Side School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Quitman School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Heber Springs School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Pangburn School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Rose Bud School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Searcy School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Midland School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. Concord Public SchoolsNCES LEA 0504560
    179.27 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 141.25 sq miState framework reviewed
  3. Quitman School DistrictNCES LEA 0511880
    83.28 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. 69.34 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. Pangburn School DistrictNCES LEA 0511070
    43.32 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. Rose Bud School DistrictNCES LEA 0512000
    22.84 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. Searcy School DistrictNCES LEA 0512210
    10.58 sq miState framework reviewed
  8. Midland School DistrictNCES LEA 0500020
    4.08 sq miState framework reviewed
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