Gifted Education
Elementary, Middle, and High School Level

Elementary School Level

Gifted elementary students are provided with instruction via a differentiated curriculum responsive to the educational needs of the child. Gifted students may choose to apply to a centrally located full-time gifted elementary school, Old Donation Center, or students may remain in the neighborhood school and receive services via the cluster/ resource program. Both models provide opportunities for gifted students to benefit from learning challenges offered through the differentiation of curricula, the incorporation of strategies designed to raise the level of learning, and the availability of specialized programs. The educational delivery models found at Old Donation Center and the home school cluster/resource program encourage and provide an arena for all teachers of gifted learners to practice effective collaboration. Through collegial sharing and opportunities for professional growth, they provide services for the entire elementary population. If you need additional information contact Kelly A. Hedrick, Director, Office of Gifted Education and Office of Academy Programs at kellya.hedrick@vbschools.com.

Middle School Level

The Middle School Gifted Program serves students through a cluster/resource model or a full-time gifted school. Students may apply for admission to the gifted middle school, Kemps Landing Magnet, or students may choose to remain in their neighborhood schools and receive gifted instruction through the cluster resource model. Either option allows gifted students to work to their potential through curricular opportunities emphasizing differentiated instruction, specialized programs, and the use of strategies designed especially to raise levels of thinking and learning. If you need additional information contact Kelly A. Hedrick, Director, Office of Gifted Education and Office of Academy Programs at kellya.hedrick@vbschools.com.

High School Level

High school gifted students have a variety of offerings to consider. Each high school offers advanced placement courses, gifted program courses, and the services of a gifted resource teacher based at that school. Course offerings emphasize differentiated instruction, specialized programs, and the use of strategies designed especially to raise levels of thinking and learning. If you need additional information contact Kelly A. Hedrick, Director, Office of Gifted Education and Office of Academy Programs at kellya.hedrick@vbschools.com.