County program record

Baltimore 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

Baltimore County Public Schools

Advanced Academics / Gifted and Talented

A continuum of enrichment and acceleration ranging from elementary small groups and advanced mathematics to GT courses, AP, dual credit, and acceleration.

How services work: School-based differentiation plus advanced courses and subject- or grade-level acceleration.

How students are identified: Universal screening occurs in grades 2 and 5, with later referral and course-selection pathways published by the district.

Grades: K–12
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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District geography

Serving districts

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Baltimore County Public SchoolsNCES LEA 2400120
598.36 sq miLocal program reviewed

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