District research record · NCES 1300120
Atlanta City 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 and Talented Education
Atlanta Public Schools provides differentiated instruction and enrichment for intellectually advanced and creatively gifted students in every traditional APS school.
How services work: Elementary students receive at least five weekly gifted segments through resource, cluster-grouping, or advanced-content models. Middle and high school students receive at least five weekly segments through core content, AP, or IB courses selected using performance, achievement, and teacher evidence.
How students are identified: APS universally screens students each fall and accepts family referrals, then assesses referred students in mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation during spring. Family consent is required, and results are communicated before year-end.
- Grades or coverage
- K–12
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- School district
- Last reviewed
- September 4, 2026
State context
Georgia gifted education requirements
Georgia requires local systems to use state-consistent gifted eligibility rules and approved service models.
For families: Students may be considered through automatic screening or referral; local schedules and program names vary.
Geographic relationships
2 counties served
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