County program record
20 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.
State research baseline
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.
Official program research
Apply for the award-winning Gifted and Talented Program for the 2026-2027 school year – February 25 – April 10 .
How services work: Governor's Awards - Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year .
How students are identified: GPA and Honor Roll Qualifications Information .
The teacher of the gifted program, the classroom teacher(s), the school counselor, supervisor, and the principal may confer to consider the recommendation and, if necessary, to seek and review additional information from other staff members and /or the child’s parents/guardians.
How services work: The elementary Gifted and Talented Program provides identified students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 with a demanding curriculum that provides high level learning opportunities.
How students are identified: A decision will be made whether the child will remain; take a leave of absence with the option of re-entry; or permanently exit the specified program in which compulsory nomination procedures will need to take place in order to participate in the Gifted Program at a future date.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plainfield City School District publishes an official local page for its Gifted and Talented Education.
How services work: The official district page confirms the local program; the accessible page text does not specify the current delivery model.
How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.
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.
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.
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.
The Mountainside School District's Gifted and Talented program will provide students with high abilities in one or more areas with opportunities that will challenge them in regular classroom settings, as well as enrichment programs, where appropriate, that will enable them to make continuous progress in school.
How services work: All enrollment in Gifted and Talented programming is fluid, and continued participation and/or entry to the program is contingent upon maintaining classroom performance while participating in additional enrichment learning opportunities.
How students are identified: Shared gifted screening process and criteria for identification with parents and staff .
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.
Elementary Gifted and Talented Program .
How services work: Please contact Jonathan Keaney , Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision for more information or with any questions or concerns about placement.
How students are identified: Assessment Reports (opens in new window/tab) .
■ If the pupil’s academic record indicates a decline in performance, and/or the student demonstrates the inability to maintain general academic expectations in class, the gifted and talented teacher will contact the parents to meet and discuss the appropriateness of the program.
How services work: Pull-out Enrichment (Grades 2-6) - Students performing above grade-level in a specific content area will be provided opportunities to enhance their learning by meeting with the gifted and talented teacher.
How students are identified: Family Referral - Parents may nominate their child for consideration into the gifted and talented program by providing a written request to the building principal by May 15th, with the following information: .
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.
Parents of students who are identified as being eligible for gifted and talented programming at Harding Elementary School are notified by January of each school year.
How services work: Identified students in grades 3-6 receive gifted and talented services through twice weekly pull out classes through which students are provided with ongoing opportunities to practice critical thinking and creative problem solving through a variety of project based learning tasks.
How students are identified: Parents of students who are identified as being eligible for gifted and talented programming at Harding Elementary School are notified by January of each school year.
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.
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.
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.
District geography
Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.
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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