District research record · NCES 2400090
Baltimore City Public Schools
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 Advanced Learning (GAL)
Baltimore City uses a talent-development continuum with gifted, advanced, and talent-development classifications and individualized learning plans.
How services work: GAL work is integrated into classrooms through differentiated and supplemental lessons rather than being limited to separate pull-out programs; secondary pathways include honors, AP, IB, and specialized programs such as Ingenuity.
How students are identified: Universal ability screening begins in kindergarten with NNAT or CogAT. The district combines nationally normed ability and achievement measures and may use motivation and creativity evidence; identified students receive an Individualized Learning Plan.
- Grades or coverage
- K–12
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- School district
- Last reviewed
- September 4, 2026
State context
Maryland gifted and talented education requirements
Maryland requires universal screening no later than grade 3, additional identification in grades 3–5 and 6–9, and differentiated services during the regular school day.
For families: Every Maryland system must publish an equitable identification process, identify a significant number in every school and at least 10% systemwide, and provide services that accelerate, extend, or enrich instruction.
Geographic relationships
County served
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