District research record · NCES 2400180

Caroline County Public Schools

Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.

Official local source reviewedReviewed September 4, 2026

What the evidence confirms

Gifted & Talented

Caroline identifies and nurtures advanced potential through differentiated instruction, curriculum extensions, enrichment, and project-based learning.

How services work: The district publishes services by school and an elementary continuum, with differentiated academic and creative opportunities designed to support both achievement and social-emotional development.

How students are identified: Identification typically occurs at the end of grade 2 for grade 3 service. Multiple measures include CogAT or NNAT, teacher behavior ratings, achievement data, and other performance evidence.

Grades or coverage
PreK–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.

PreK–12 continuum in every local school systemReviewed September 4, 2026Official state source

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