District research record · NCES 1301680
Decatur 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 Services
City Schools of Decatur provides a comprehensive, sequenced continuum for gifted and high-ability learners that addresses intellectual, academic, social-emotional, and motivational needs.
How services work: Eligible students receive at least five weekly segments through K–6 resource classes, K–9 clusters, grades 6–10 advanced or honors classes, grades 9–12 AP, and grades 11–12 IB Diploma courses; high school also offers independent study.
How students are identified: Families, educators, staff, and students may recommend a learner. Current CogAT and achievement evidence is reviewed before consented evaluation across mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation; Georgia reciprocity applies.
- 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
County served
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