Washington Highly Capable Program requirements
Washington includes highly capable programming in basic education and requires districts to operate equitable K-12 identification and service systems.
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: A district-defined K-12 continuum of highly capable services.
How students are identified: Districts use universal screening and multiple objective criteria under state rules.
- Grades
- K-12 basic education
- Last reviewed
- September 5, 2026