PCPS Elementary Gifted Program
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Division Operational Definition of Giftedness
Such students demonstrate or have the potential to demonstrate superior reasoning; persistent intellectual curiosity; advanced use of language; exceptional problem solving; rapid acquisition and mastery of facts, concepts, and principles; and creative and imaginative expression across a broad range of intellectual disciplines beyond their age-level peers. Evidence of a student’s readiness for general intellectual aptitude services includes the evaluation of gifted behaviors as determined by teacher and parent rating scales, superior academic performance on norm-referenced aptitude criterion, referenced achievement data, prescribed identification activities, student products, and records of awards, honors, and grades. The school division does not allow any single criterion to deny or guarantee eligibility for general intellectual gifted services.
Local Plan
Local Plan for the Education of Gifted Students
General Information
The Page County Public Schools Gifted Program provides services to students who are identified as Gifted and who are in grades 3-12. Students who are in grades 3-5 who are found eligible to receive Gifted services will receive services from Mrs. Knoll, the Elementary Gifted and Talented Specialist. To find out about what students do in G/T, please click on "G/T Curriculum" on the left or contact Mrs. Knoll at eknoll@pagecounty.k12.va.us.
Referral Information
If you would like to refer your child to Mrs. Knoll for formal G/T testing, please click on "Testing Info" on the left and follow the instructions for how to submit a referral. Your child must be in third, fourth or fifth grade to be formally tested for the Gifted Program, however, Mrs. Knoll will formally test students for the Gifted Program at the end of the second grade if they meet the specific criteria outlined in the Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted.
Supply List for the 2023-24 School Year
K-2 Enrichment Services
Students in grades K-2 can receive pull-out enrichment services from Mrs. Knoll if their teacher or parent refers them for services. Students must be performing two or more grade levels above his or her peers to receive enrichment services.
Please note that a student who receives enrichment services cannot be referred to be formally assessed to receive Gifted services until they reach third grade.
G/T Information
Be sure to check out "G/T News" to see any important announcements. Also, please remember to join your child's ClassDojo page so you can see pictures and information about what your child does in G/T.