Gifted Education

Montgomery County Public Schools

Montgomery County, Virginia

 


Montgomery County Public Schools

200 Junkin Street
Christiansburg, VA  24073
540-382-5100

  

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WHAT WE BELIEVE: 

That all school age children should be challenged and provided with the most appropriate education possible.

 

WHO ARE THE GIFTED?

Those students in public schools, grades K-12 whose abilities and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that they require special programs to meet their educational needs.

 

HOW ARE THE GIFTED IDENTIFIED?

Currently in mathematics and language arts in grades K-12 by school based committees using multiple criteria.

 

WHO TEACHES THE GIFTED?

The classroom teachers assisted by twelve gifted resource teachers, one lead teacher/ supervisor, one administrative assistant, and the entire educational community.

 

WHAT DO WE DO FOR THEM?

Place them appropriately in cluster groups with qualified teachers. Identify their needs and use differentiation, acceleration, and enrichment to meet these needs.

 

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Get to know the gifted resource teacher in your school, find out about available resources, and get in involved in your child’s learning!

 
 
 

Office of Gifted Education


(540)382-5190

 

Diane Naff,

Lead Resource Teacher
 

 

 

CYNTHIA SAFERIGHT,

Administrative Assistant


(540)381-6142

Fax: 381.6127

 

 

 

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