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Newport News Public Schools
a rich and engaging learning experience for students, fostering both academic excellence and
curiosity.
To ensure the effective delivery of curricula, it is imperative that all teachers of the gifted in
Newport News hold an endorsement in gifted education, complete the Gifted Competency Canvas
modules, or attend the in-person gifted competency professional development sessions.
Additionally, teachers of the gifted are encouraged to attend content specific professional
development sessions provided by the district. For general education classroom teachers,
counselors, and administrators, support in delivering appropriately differentiated and advanced
instruction is facilitated through various professional development opportunities. The district
places a division-wide emphasis on honing skills related to higher-level thinking, inquiry, and
problem-solving, further enhancing the overall educational experience for all students. School
district staff are encouraged to participate in workshops or seminars provided by the Gifted
Services Department to schools or as part of the Professional Growth and Innovation Department
events available in the summer. Sessions may include gifted strategies, differentiation, twice-
exceptional learners, gifted underachievers/selective consumers, social and emotional needs of
gifted learners, counseling gifted learners, culturally and diverse gifted learners, bibliotherapy with
advanced and gifted learners, critical and creative thinking, and the topics included in the gifted
competencies.
Part VIII: Policies and Procedures for Access to Programs and Advanced Courses (8VAC20-40-
60A.12)
This section provides the school division’s policies and procedures that allow access to programs
of study and advanced courses at a pace and sequence commensurate with the learning needs of
the gifted student.
General Intellectual Aptitude
A variety of advanced level and specialized courses beyond the regular high school curriculum are
offered for our secondary gifted students. Most of these courses are available to all students, including
those who have been identified as gifted. Newport News Public Schools promotes open access to
accelerated and rigorous coursework and opportunities for all learners. Accelerated, interdisciplinary
and advanced placement courses are available at all of the Newport News high schools. Additional
specialized courses are taught at the magnet schools. Students may also enroll in area college courses to
earn elective or dual-enrollment credit while still in high school.
Newport News School Board Policies state:
IHBH – School Program Options
Newport News Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to choose
educational programs aligned with personal interests and career aspirations. The division also
recognizes students' need for varying instructional models to support individualized learning styles. In
support of this philosophy, NNPS offers three types of school programs:
Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted
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