Q: How can I get my child into the Young Explorer Program?
A: This is not a program that you apply for. It is based on the students analytical reasoning skills. Kindergarten students and children in first and second grade who are new to the county are tested using the Naglieri (nonverbal reasoning test). Their teachers can also refer them in the fall.
Q: When can my child apply to the Governor’s Schools?
A: They apply in the fall of their 8th grade year.
Q: What if my child chooses not to go into the Middle School Honors Program?
A: They may take accelerated classes.
Q: Who is the Gifted Coordinator at my school?
A: Go to the contact information link for this information
Q: If my child is identified in another school or state will they qualify for the programs in Goochland County?
A: Parents of transfer students can request a gifted referral after they have registered at their home school. Parents must provide the child’s test scores and report cards from the past two years to be considered. If the information does not meet the criteria for the Goochland County Gifted Program additional testing may be required before placement in the gifted program can be considered. If a student transfers during the summer information must be provided at least six weeks prior to the first day of school in order for placement to be considered. If additional testing is needed for a summer transfer a $500 fee will be required.
Additional Terms and Definitions Associated with Differentiation
Acceleration-the opportunity to be grade skipped, cross-grade grouped, explore independent studies, complete 2 years in one, etc.
Assessment-methods to determine mastery or prior knowledge of skill or content. Common methods used include pre-tests, performance-based, oral-written, or observational assessments.
Compacting-determining goals of curriculum, assessing student mastery, and providing enrichment opportunities.
Curriculum-district or state agreed-upon content areas that are organized by goals and objectives for each grade level, K-12.
Differentiation-matching the given content area with a student’s interests, abilities, and learning styles through various instructional strategies
Enrichment-activities related to student’s curriculum or interest area that involve higher level thinking skills and guided problem solving
High-Ability-the capacity to see abstract relationships, make connections through critical analysis, and formulate original hypotheses.
Individualized Instruction-customizing the curriculum to student’s learning style, social-emotional concerns, interests, abilities, potential, creativity, and task commitment.
Modfication-changing the existing curriculum either by expanding the depth or breadth of the content area
Objectives-outcomes or behaviors that students attain by becoming successfully involved in the learning process
Center for Gifted Ed. at William-Mary
Center for Talented Youth at John Hopkins University
International Baccalaureate Organization
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School
National Association for Gifted Children-Parenting for High Potential
Virginia Association for the Gifted
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