District research record · NCES 0504980

Decatur School District

Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.

Official local source reviewedReviewed September 6, 2026

What the evidence confirms

Gifted and Advanced Learning

If you feel your student would benefit from being tested for the Gifted & Talented program, please contact our GT Coordinator via the information below.

How services work: Those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services.

How students are identified: If you feel a student could benefit from being a part of the Gifted & Talented program, please use the link below to complete and submit a referral.

Grades or coverage
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Evidence level
Official local source reviewed
Source authority
official school district website
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026

State context

Arkansas gifted and talented program requirements

Arkansas requires each district to identify gifted and talented students and provide educational opportunities appropriate to their abilities under state program-approval standards.

For families: Every district must maintain identification procedures and appropriate opportunities, but local program names, referral calendars, grouping, and service schedules differ.

K–12 in every school districtReviewed September 5, 2026Official state source

Turn research into a family plan

Know the local rules. Build skills that travel.

Bloomfield is building deadline alerts, plain-language application steps, and readiness practice around locally verified programs. Until a local guide is published, use the linked official source and confirm dates with the district.

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