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County program record

Pope 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 state source ↗Supporting state source ↗

Official program research

Hector 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗
Dover 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗
Atkins 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗
Russellville 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗
Pottsville 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗
Clinton 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗
Lamar 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗
Wonderview 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
Official state source ↗Identification or service details ↗

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. Hector School DistrictNCES LEA 0507620
    294.65 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. Dover School DistrictNCES LEA 0505430
    233.7 sq miState framework reviewed
  3. Atkins Public SchoolsNCES LEA 0502610
    96.64 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. Russellville SchoolsNCES LEA 0512060
    87.55 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. 67.32 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. Clinton School DistrictNCES LEA 0504410
    16.37 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. Lamar School DistrictNCES LEA 0508700
    11.2 sq miState framework reviewed
  8. 3.52 sq miState framework reviewed
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