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County program record

Saline 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 state source ↗Supporting state source ↗

Official program research

Bryant 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 ↗
Fountain Lake 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 ↗
Benton 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 ↗
Bauxite 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 ↗
Sheridan 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 ↗
Glen Rose 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 ↗
Harmony Grove 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 ↗
Pulaski County Special 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 ↗
Jessieville 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. Bryant Public SchoolsNCES LEA 0503690
    342.52 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 96.97 sq miState framework reviewed
  3. Benton School DistrictNCES LEA 0502960
    90.86 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. Bauxite School DistrictNCES LEA 0502790
    68.04 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. Sheridan School DistrictNCES LEA 0500015
    47.58 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. 28.85 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. 21.82 sq miState framework reviewed
  8. 20.68 sq miState framework reviewed
  9. 6.09 sq miState framework reviewed
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