County program record

Essex County, New Jersey

21 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

What this means for families: Districts must identify and address needs, while local program names, grade configurations, and delivery models vary.

Coverage
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Newark City School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
West Essex Regional School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Livingston Township School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
West Orange Town School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Fairfield Township School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Millburn Township School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
South Orange-Maplewood School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Montclair Town School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Bloomfield Township School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Cedar Grove Township School District

Gifted and Talented Education

A student who participates in this program will be expected to maintain academics and behavior associated with a gifted and talented student.

How services work: These students will receive weekly pull-out sessions with the district gifted and talented teacher.

How students are identified: The Cedar Grove Gifted and Talented program services identified students in Grades K through 12.

Grades
Grades K-12
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
East Orange City School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Roseland Borough School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Nutley Town School District

Gifted and Talented Education

In addition to Nutley's Gifted and Talented Education programs, there are many opportunities for your children offered by area colleges and organizations.

How services work: Nutley TALENT, the district's gifted and talented services, focuses on enrichment for students through high levels of engagement and the use of challenging learning experiences that are constructed around students' interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression.

How students are identified: Nutley TALENT, the district's gifted and talented services, focuses on enrichment for students through high levels of engagement and the use of challenging learning experiences that are constructed around students' interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Belleville Town School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
North Caldwell Borough School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Irvington Township School District

Gifted Education

At these sites, a dedicated teacher for the Gifted Services program works with identified students in their regular classroom as well as delivering a unique curriculum designed just for these students.

How services work: At these sites, a dedicated teacher for the Gifted Services program works with identified students in their regular classroom as well as delivering a unique curriculum designed just for these students.

How students are identified: At these sites, a dedicated teacher for the Gifted Services program works with identified students in their regular classroom as well as delivering a unique curriculum designed just for these students.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Verona Borough School District

New Jersey gifted and talented requirements

New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Locally designed services and instructional adaptations under state requirements.

How students are identified: Ongoing identification uses multiple measures rather than a single test.

Grades
K-12 in school districts
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Orange City Township School District

Gifted Education

It is the philosophy of the Township of Orange School District to identify and provide challenging learning opportunities through the establishment of a program for the gifted and talented in accordance with the New Jersey State Department of Education’s regulation that defines gifted and talented students as: Those exceptionally able students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and...

How services work: Gifted Education Services Overview .

How students are identified: It is the philosophy of the Township of Orange School District to identify and provide challenging learning opportunities through the establishment of a program for the gifted and talented in accordance with the New Jersey State Department of Education’s regulation that defines gifted and talented students as: Those exceptionally able students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Essex Fells Borough School District

Gifted and Talented Education

The Board philosophy, which is consistent with the position of The New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC), favors meeting the needs of potentially gifted students primarily in the regular classroom with the focus on differentiating curricula and instruction.

How services work: The Board philosophy, which is consistent with the position of The New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC), favors meeting the needs of potentially gifted students primarily in the regular classroom with the focus on differentiating curricula and instruction.

How students are identified: Essex Fells School identifies gifted students through the Intervention and Referral Services process.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Glen Ridge Borough School District

Gifted and Advanced Learning

Gifted and Talented Updates and Further Informatio .

How services work: '26-'27 District Calendar (PDF version) '26-'27 Assessment Calendar '26-'27 Emergency Virtual/Remote Instruction Plan Child Care '25-'26 District Calendar (PDF version) '25-'26 District Calendar (list version) Add District Google Calendar Student Support Services Show submenu for Student Support Services .

How students are identified: '26-'27 District Calendar (PDF version) '26-'27 Assessment Calendar '26-'27 Emergency Virtual/Remote Instruction Plan Child Care '25-'26 District Calendar (PDF version) '25-'26 District Calendar (list version) Add District Google Calendar Student Support Services Show submenu for Student Support Services .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 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.

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  11. 4.24 sq miLocal program reviewed
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  14. 3.37 sq miLocal program reviewed
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  17. 2.91 sq miLocal program reviewed
  18. 2.79 sq miState framework reviewed
  19. 2.21 sq miLocal program reviewed
  20. 1.41 sq miLocal program reviewed
  21. 1.27 sq miLocal program reviewed
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