County program record

Craighead County, Arkansas

9 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

Westside Consolidated 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
Brookland 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
Valley View 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
Riverside 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
Buffalo Island Central 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
Bay 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
Nettleton 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
Jonesboro Public Schools

Gifted and Advanced Learning

Mary Clayton - Gifted Programs Coordinator, ACE Facilitator at International Studies, Whole Group Enrichment .

How services work: Mary Clayton - Gifted Programs Coordinator, ACE Facilitator at International Studies, Whole Group Enrichment .

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Greene County Technical 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. 164.33 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 112.22 sq miState framework reviewed
  3. 106.17 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. 98.22 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. 81.51 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. Bay School DistrictNCES LEA 0502820
    64.46 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. 41.34 sq miState framework reviewed
  8. Jonesboro Public SchoolsNCES LEA 0508280
    36.19 sq miLocal program reviewed
  9. 2.55 sq miState framework reviewed
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