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Gifted and advanced learning office reports record identification rate, more AP seats and higher exam participation

Teaching and Learning Committee, Baltimore City Public Schools · February 13, 2025
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The district’s Gifted & Advanced Learning office reported a 10.6% identification rate, growth in diverse identifications, increased seats for accelerated courses (including middle school credit opportunities) and an AP exam participation rate of about 90% among enrolled students.

Dennis Jutres, coordinator for Gifted & Advanced Learning, told the Teaching and Learning Committee on Feb. 4 that identification of formally identified gifted and advanced learners has grown to 10.6% districtwide and that the office is expanding course opportunities and family engagement supports.

"We are up to 10.6% overall identification rate in the district — it's the highest it's ever been formally recorded," Jutres said, noting both a rise in identified students and greater racial/ethnic…

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