In an effort to provide transparency in addressing excellence gaps in Henrico County Public Schools Gifted Programs and advanced achievement program demographics, this public site is available to all stakeholders. The March 25th School Board presentation topics provided on this site are intended to inform our community on how Henrico County Public Schools will address excellence gaps in Henrico’s Gifted Programs and demographic disproportionality in our district.
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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.FAQs for Gifted Identification
FAQ para la identificación de superdotadosParent/Guardian Questionnaire
Dates Gifted Identification Process
*Dates are subject to change as conditions arise.*
November 8-19, 2021 Schools will host a school based in person or virtual Q & A meeting to answer questions about the identification process for the 2021-2022 school year; schools will be contacting families on the specific dates/times. January 3-14, 2022 Parent/Guardian(s), teachers, community members, or a student can make a referral to their school’s Gifted Identification Coordinator (GIC). January 14, 2022 All referral submissions are due to the school’s GIC by 4:00 pm. January 24, 2022 Referral paperwork will be sent home for parent/guardian(s) to complete. February 3, 2022 All referral paperwork is due to schools. This includes the Academic Referral form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire. April 19, 2022 Paperwork with notifications of identification decisions sent to families. -
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. Using rigorous 21st Century curricula and innovative instructional opportunities, HCPS encourages all students to maximize their potential.
Pathways and Early Bird Accelerated Math Program
Grades 4/5 School-Based and Zone Center Locations
Opportunities for Gifted Middle School Students
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October 7, 2021: GEAC Meeting #1, Fairfield Annex (1001 N. Laburnum Ave., 23223), 6:00-7:30 PM
Microsoft Teams LinkDecember 2, 2021: GEAC Meeting #2, Tucker HS (2910 Parham Rd., 23294), 6:00-7:30 PM
February 3, 2022: GEAC Meeting #3, Wilder Middle School (6900 Wilkinson Rd., 23227), 6:00-7:30 PM
March 31, 2022: GEAC Meeting #4, River’s Edge Elementary School (11600 Holman Ridge Rd., 23059), 6:00-7:30 PM
May 5, 2022: Final GEAC Membership Meeting, Fairfield Annex (1001 N. Laburnum Ave., 23223), 6:00-7:00 PM
New bylaw provisions approved by the HCPS School Board allow for a quorum of 5 members to attend publicly while others who wish to participate virtually may do so through Microsoft TEAMs video conferencing. GEAC members who choose to attend the meeting on-site must follow HCPS protocol for entering public buildings. This includes wearing a face covering at all times, verbally answering a series of health questions, and maintaining social distance. If you do plan to attend the on-site meeting at our designated 21-22 meeting sites, would you please RSVP to Ms. Christine Sprouse so we can plan accordingly: ctsprouse@henrico.k12.va.us We will provide socially distanced seating, a hand sanitizer station, and follow all covid protocol at our on-site meeting.
*If we don’t have a GEAC member quorum of 5 on-site, we will have to cancel our planned GEAC meeting.*
Microsoft Teams links for community members that prefer to access the video conference online are provided above. Since we will essentially be having a hybrid meeting of an on-site quorum group and virtual TEAMS call participants, it is suggested that you bring a smartphone or laptops & earbuds if possible, to access the TEAMs call on-site. That way, we can all see each other and interact.
Council Members
The Henrico County Gifted Education Advisory Council 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 the community on gifted education.
Contact Information:
Office: 804-226-5126
hcpsgifted@henrico.k12.va.us
Jennifer Conlee, Gifted Education Specialist
Kevin Carr, Gifted Lead Teacher
Amanda Nevetral, Gifted Lead Teacher
Shannon Wakefield, Gifted Lead Teacher
