County program record

Talbot 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

Talbot County Public Schools

Gifted and Talented

Talbot provides early talent development, gifted pull-out instruction, and a cross-curricular problem-based program built around advanced learning needs.

How services work: GT teachers deliver Primary Talent Development in PreK–2; qualifying first- and second-graders receive specialized pull-outs, followed by the district’s problem-based, cross-curricular gifted program and advanced secondary options.

How students are identified: Universal NNAT-3 screening begins in kindergarten and CogAT screening occurs in grade 3. Teams combine cognitive tests, behavioral assessments, and achievement indicators, with school referrals available through counselors.

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

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Serving districts

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Talbot County Public SchoolsNCES LEA 2400630
268.56 sq miLocal program reviewed

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