Maryland's Largest School District
Montgomery County Public Schools is committed to providing rigorous instructional programs that encourage all students to realize their full potential as learners. A continuum of programs and services are provided.
Students’ learning may be enriched and accelerated; and, students may participate in advanced-level coursework at their local schools. Instruction is differentiated to provide all students appropriate pacing and support necessary for advanced-level learning.
Students may also attend special programs such as centers for enriched studies, magnet programs, or specialized programs, based on their interest and talent.
Enrichment Opportunities Webinar Series
Learn More About Enrichment, Acceleration, and Gifted Education
Families are invited to join the Accelerated and Enriched Instruction (AEI) Family Webinar Series this fall. The four-part virtual series will provide families with information and resources to better understand enrichment and acceleration opportunities, gifted and talented identification, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), and parent advocacy. Learn more: English / Spanish / Amharic / Chinese / French / Korean / Portuguese / Vietnamese
To view the recordings from the 2025-2026 webinar series, click here.
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Students in grade 2 and students in grade 4 that are not currently identified as gifted and talented will take the CogAT on the following dates:
To learn more about CogAT, parents and caregivers are invited to watch the short video: Getting to know CogAT for Parents
Updated 9/15/2026
Elementary Programs
Local Enrichment and Centers for Enriched Studies
Middle School Programs
Local Accelerated Courses in Math, Enriched World Studies Courses, and Magnet Programs
High School Programs
The Centers of Montgomery County Public School
Twice Exceptional Students and Services
Frequently Asked Questions, Publications and Resources about gifted students with disabilities (e.g. GT/LD)
Policies and Processes
Links to MCPS gifted and talented policies and processes including GT Identification
About Accelerated and Enriched Instruction
AEI Vision, Mission and MCPS GT Policies
850 Hungerford Drive,
Room 259
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Fax: 301-279-3529
Telephone: 240-740-3110
Email: AEIQuestions@mcpsmd.org
The AEI Feedback Council provides feedback and continuing guidance to staff on MCPS programs and the implementation of MCPS Policy IOA Gifted and Talented Education (PDF). The committee is comprised of 20-25 community and staff stakeholders who represent multiple points of view.
