Gifted Programs – Henrico County Public Schools

Students deserve educational opportunities commensurate with their needs and abilities. Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) is committed to the use of multiple criteria for identifying gifted students from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Accordingly, the district provides a qualitatively differentiated instructional program that includes rigorous 21st Century curriculum content and innovative instructional opportunities for students in grade K-12. HCPS also recognizes the complex social and emotional needs of gifted students.

2016-21 Local Gifted Education Plan

Identification (referrals and process)

Gifted Identification Process
Gifted identification is a multistep process used to identify K-12 students from various backgrounds who are eligible for service options through HCPS Programs for the Gifted.
FAQ’s
Grades K-1 FAQs
Grades 2-12 FAQs
Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
Please complete and return this document to your child’s school once a referral has been submitted.
Transfer Policy
Services and Programming

Gifted Young Scholars Academy
Governor’s School Programs

K-12 Services
The HCPS Gifted Resource Program is designed to nurture and extend curiosity, metacognition, and creative expression through a variety of student-centered opportunities. Students will become self-directed learners through experiences that foster creative risk-taking and support intellectual development. Utilizing rigorous 21st Century curriculum and innovative instructional opportunities, HCPS encourages all students to maximize their potential.
Cluster Grouping School-Based and Zone Center Locations
Pathways & Early Bird Accelerated Math Program HCPS Gifted Goals
Instructional Resources
Diversity in Gifted Education Opportunities for Gifted Middle School Students Opportunities for Gifted High School Students
Additional Resources

Gifted News Parent Blog
Gifted Education in Virginia
State Gifted Advisory Committee
Virginia Association for the Gifted
National Association for Gifted Children

HCPS Gifted Education Advisory Council
The Henrico County Gifted Education Advisory Council (GEAC) is composed of parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, community representatives, and student representatives, dedicated to the study of issues and concerns of gifted education. The Council examines issues and advises the School Board, parents, and community on gifted education.

Gifted Programming

Gifted Advisory Council

For the latest information regarding Governor’s Schools, and gifted enrichment opportunities and resources, please visit the following links:

Contact Information:

Patricia Griffin, Educational Specialist 804-652-3790

Amanda Nevetral, Coordinator 804-652-3792

Kevin Carr, Coordinator 804-652-3520

Cluster Grouping	School-Based and Zone Center Locations
Pathways & Early Bird Accelerated Math Program	HCPS Gifted Goals