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Newport News Public Schools
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.
● Teachers of the gifted are supported with Gifted Resource Teacher mentors.
Part X: Procedures for Annual Review of Effectiveness (8VAC20-40-60A.14)
This section provides the procedures for the annual review of the effectiveness of the school
division's gifted education program, including the review of screening, referral, identification,
and program procedures toward the achievement of equitable representation of students, the
review of student outcomes and the academic growth of gifted students. School divisions may
decide to focus on one or more areas to review each year. However, reviews shall be based on
multiple criteria and shall include multiple sources of information.
The Local Advisory Committee shall review the Local Plan for the education of gifted students
and determine the extent to which the plan for the previous year was implemented. The result of
this annual review shall be submitted to the Superintendent and School Board in a written report.
Additionally, the Local Advisory Committee shall collaborate with the Gifted Services
Department to coordinate events to increase awareness of gifted education programs, provide
social and emotional support tailored to gifted learners, and present diverse opportunities for
their enrichment and growth.
The annual report shall be based on multiple criteria and shall include multiple sources of
information, which may include but not be limited to:
● Data Reports provided at the meetings
▪ demographics of referred and eligible students, number of referrals
▪ numbers of qualified/eligible students
▪ numbers of students taking advanced courses or participating in advanced
programs, etc.
▪ progress of students in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate
Programmes, Early College, Dual Enrollment, etc.
● Test scores- numbers of students scoring advanced proficient on SOLS or other test
scores deemed appropriate
● Student growth data as reported by the Virginia Department of Education provided at the
meetings
● Surveys- results of surveys of stakeholders including families, teacher, and students
(recommended once during the duration of the Local Plan for the Gifted)
● Review of the Local Plan goals and progress on goals
Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted
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