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This information is intended for use by administrators, teachers, area education agencies, students, parents and other individuals who have an interest in gifted and talented education in the state of Iowa.
Gifted and Talented programs are required in Iowa Code section 256.11, the chapter on Educational Standards.

Administrative Rule
281--Iowa Adminstrative Code 12.5(12) describes Gifted and Talented requirements in the state's General Accreditation Standards for schools.

Gifted and Talented Funding In Iowa

Link to Gifted and Talented Budget Information and Allocations

Educational Research News
http://www.ernweb.com

The mission of the Educational Research Network is to build a close-knit community among the parents, teachers, teacher educators, administrators, policy makers and researchers who produce and use educational knowledge.

Iowa Talented and Gifted Association
http://www.iowatag.org

ITAG is an organization which was organized more than 25 years ago with a vision that gifted/talented children in the state of Iowa should receive an education commensurate with their abilities and needs.

National Association for Gifted Children
http://www.nagc.org

NAGC is a non-profit organization of parents, teachers, educators, community leaders and other professionals who unite to address the unique needs of all children and youth.

Laws-Rules-Legislation

Various state laws and administrative rules determine how Gifted and Talented education should be provided and funded.  

Budget Allocations 

Per Pupil Budget Amounts

Appropriate Uses of Funds 

 Contact:

Rosanne Malek, Consultant
515-281-3199
rosanne.malek@iowa.gov