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County program record

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Maryland gifted and talented education requirements

Maryland requires universal screening no later than grade 3, additional identification in grades 3–5 and 6–9, and differentiated services during the regular school day.

What this means for families: Every Maryland system must publish an equitable identification process, identify a significant number in every school and at least 10% systemwide, and provide services that accelerate, extend, or enrich instruction.

Coverage
PreK–12 continuum in every local school system
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026
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Official program research

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Advanced Learner Programs (ALPs)

Three grade-band programs recognize advanced potential and provide challenge based on demonstrated student need or gifted identification.

How services work: Primary ALPs (PreK–2), Intermediate ALPs (3–5), and Middle School ALPs (6–8), delivered through school-based advanced learning supports.

How students are identified: The district documents advanced potential and uses its published gifted identification process; service can be based on student need as well as formal identification.

Grades
PreK–8
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026
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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. 414.81 sq miLocal program reviewed
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Eligibility, referrals, grade levels, deadlines, and program locations change. Always confirm decisions with the school district before acting. Bloomfield Academy is independent and is not affiliated with any district.

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