County program record

Frederick 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

Frederick County Public Schools

Advanced Academics

Schoolwide talent development, gifted identification, cluster grouping, advanced curriculum, and secondary advanced-learning options.

How services work: Early talent development in PreK–2, domain-specific elementary cluster grouping, and advanced services through secondary school.

How students are identified: Universal screening in grades 2 and 5 uses multiple measures; identification may be specific to English language arts and/or mathematics.

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

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District geography

Serving districts

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Frederick County Public SchoolsNCES LEA 2400330
660.62 sq miLocal program reviewed

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