County program record

Charles 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

Charles County Public Schools

Gifted and Talented Education Services

Charles County provides gifted and enrichment classes supported by school learning resource teachers, followed by honors, AP, and other advanced secondary opportunities.

How services work: Learning resource teachers in elementary and middle schools coordinate gifted screening and work directly with students in gifted, enrichment, and honors courses; advanced high-school coursework extends the continuum.

How students are identified: Students in grades 2–5 may enter screening through CogAT candidate data or family and teacher nomination. A school committee reviews academic, performance, and family-observation evidence, monitors progress, and notifies families of placement decisions.

Grades
Grades 2–12
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. 457.81 sq miLocal program reviewed
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