District research record · NCES 1201500
Palm Beach 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
Palm Beach County delivers innovative instruction beyond the basic curriculum to challenge gifted learners, develop quality work, and nurture their distinctive characteristics.
How services work: Models include full-time Gifted Centers with a gifted-certified teacher at each grade level and other differentiated school-based services governed by the student's Educational Plan.
How students are identified: Families, educators, staff, students, or other knowledgeable people may refer. The district universally screens second graders with NNAT3; Plan A uses demonstrated need, gifted characteristics, and qualifying IQ results, while Plan B serves eligible underrepresented groups.
- 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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