Gifted and Talented Services
Louisiana provides gifted and talented students who meet state criteria with differentiated instruction and an Individualized Education Program describing goals and services.
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: Schools develop an IEP for every student who qualifies as gifted or talented. Academic acceleration, differentiated instruction, arts support, and service settings depend on the student's plan and local system offerings.
How students are identified: Each school system develops screening procedures under Bulletin 1508. Students who pass screening receive a multidisciplinary evaluation using the state's gifted or talented eligibility criteria.
- Grades
- Ages 3–21 for eligible students
- Last reviewed
- September 5, 2026