District research record · NCES 1301740
DeKalb 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
DeKalb County School District provides challenging gifted experiences focused on cognitive learning, research, reference, metacognition, and differentiated advanced content.
How services work: Schools use K–12 resource classes for at least 225 minutes weekly, cluster groups of up to 12 identified students, and advanced-content classes; AP and some IB courses may count when staffing and course requirements are met.
How students are identified: Districtwide automatic referral begins with MAP achievement evidence, and families, educators, peers, or students may also refer. Eligibility requires Georgia's qualifying psychometric route or evidence in three of four areas: achievement, ability, creativity, and motivation.
- 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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