County program record

Caroline 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

Official program research

Caroline County Public Schools

Gifted & Talented

Caroline identifies and nurtures advanced potential through differentiated instruction, curriculum extensions, enrichment, and project-based learning.

How services work: The district publishes services by school and an elementary continuum, with differentiated academic and creative opportunities designed to support both achievement and social-emotional development.

How students are identified: Identification typically occurs at the end of grade 2 for grade 3 service. Multiple measures include CogAT or NNAT, teacher behavior ratings, achievement data, and other performance evidence.

Grades
PreK–12
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

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. 319.44 sq miLocal program reviewed
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