District research record · NCES 1201440
Orange County School District
Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.
What the evidence confirms
Gifted Education Program
Orange County provides programs addressing gifted students' distinct cognitive, social, and emotional needs through challenging, rigorous curriculum and special provisions beyond general education.
How services work: Schools use state-approved service-delivery models selected around enrollment, grade levels, student needs, and teacher certification. The district also operates Orlando Gifted Academy, a stand-alone magnet for students with active Florida EPs.
How students are identified: Families and others may refer, with schools conducting group screening before individual evaluation by a psychologist. An eligibility committee considers intellectual results, gifted characteristics, and demonstrated program need under Florida rules.
- Grades or coverage
- K–12
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- School district
- Last reviewed
- September 4, 2026
State context
Florida gifted education framework
Florida recognizes gifted students within exceptional student education and requires districts to document local eligibility and service procedures.
For families: District plans govern referral, evaluation, eligibility, and delivery, so families should confirm the local process.
Geographic relationships
County served
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