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Newport News Public Schools
f. Continue use of in-person sessions as well as asynchronous Professional
Development Modules on gifted competencies to further enrich the comprehension of
educators working with gifted students. Topics include but are not limited to, gifted
characteristics, social and emotional attributes of gifted learners, differentiation and
instructional models, special populations of gifted learners, twice-exceptional
students, questioning and inquiry.
g. Provide professional development opportunities for individuals teaching honors and
Advanced Placement courses.
E. Equitable Representation of Students:
a. Maintain the practice of screening all second-grade students in NNPS to ensure that
every student has the opportunity to be considered for inclusion in the gifted program.
b. Assess, adapt, and sustain the equity initiative in schools where historically there have
been lower rates of student referral and identification for gifted services by reviewing
3 year trends at all schools.
c. Collaborate with the ELL Department on data for students who are exiting ELL
services.
d. Enhance the understanding of the attributes of gifted students from culturally,
linguistically, and economically diverse backgrounds in urban settings for all K-12
staff through professional development.
e. Collaborate with the ELL Department and Student Support Services and Special
Education Department to assess and broaden the array of services and support
available to culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse identified gifted
students, including those who are receiving ELL and special education services.
F. Parent and Community Involvement:
a. Enhance awareness of the gifted program through the district website, newsletters, the
Gifted Services (TAG) Advisory Board, and other school communication channels.
b. Translate information about the gifted program into the district’s major languages as a
focus on equity and access.
c. 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.
Part III: Screening, Referral, Identification, and Service Procedures
A. Screening Procedures (8VAC20-40-60A.3)
This section should provide screening procedures for each area of giftedness identified and
served by the division. These procedures should include the annual review of student data
used to create a pool of potential candidates for further assessment. Specific references
pertaining to each area of giftedness identified by the division should be clearly indicated.
Screening Procedures for General Intellectual Aptitude (GIA)
Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted
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