Orange County, Florida

Gifted Education Program

Orange County provides programs addressing gifted students' distinct cognitive, social, and emotional needs through challenging, rigorous curriculum and special provisions beyond general education.

How services work: Schools use state-approved service-delivery models selected around enrollment, grade levels, student needs, and teacher certification. The district also operates Orlando Gifted Academy, a stand-alone magnet for students with active Florida EPs.

How students are identified: Families and others may refer, with schools conducting group screening before individual evaluation by a psychologist. An eligibility committee considers intellectual results, gifted characteristics, and demonstrated program need under Florida rules.