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County program record

Washington 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

Washington County Public Schools

Advanced Programs / GATE

Washington County’s advanced-program continuum serves gifted and highly able learners through school-based GATE, magnets, advanced courses, arts, IB, and early-college options.

How services work: Early Talent Development begins in PreK; GATE serves every elementary school, four full-time elementary magnets serve grades 2–5, five middle magnets and merit courses extend the pathway, and high school adds honors, AP, IB, arts, and leadership programs.

How students are identified: Universal screening begins in grade 1 and continues across the district, using multiple measures of ability or aptitude, performance, and potential. Competitive magnet placement is separate and not guaranteed by GATE identification.

Grades
PreK–12
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026
Official district source ↗Identification or service details ↗

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. 457.79 sq miLocal program reviewed
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Eligibility, referrals, grade levels, deadlines, and program locations change. Always confirm decisions with the school district before acting. Bloomfield Academy is independent and is not affiliated with any district.

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