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Board approves updated gifted‑education plan; district to use NNAT3 and Iowa assessments for universal screening
Summary
The board approved the division’s five‑year gifted education plan covering identification procedures (NNAT3 and Iowa short form), talent-development and specific academic aptitude models, expanded middle‑school accelerated courses, and Summer Academy programming; approval passed 6–0.
The Poquoson school board on May 20 approved an updated five‑year gifted‑education plan that expands universal screening and course options for advanced learners.
Miss Ayd, the instructional presenter, told the board that Virginia requires local divisions to maintain a comprehensive gifted plan and that the updated document was developed with the Gifted Education Advisory Committee. The plan uses a dual approach: talent‑development for younger learners with universal NNAT3 screening and a specific academic‑aptitude model at the elementary level using the Iowa Assessment short form. "Because the NNAT3 does not rely on language, reading, or math skills, it is particularly effective in identifying gifted potential in younger learners," Miss Ayd said.
The plan also expands secondary offerings, including accelerated science and social‑studies courses at the middle school and a College Now program to allow high‑school students to earn an associate degree while enrolled. Miss Ayd said the district will continue to use Advanced Placement, CTE, Governor’s School and New Horizons options where appropriate.
The board voted 6–0 to approve the gifted plan. Miss Ayd also noted the district’s Summer Academy dates (June 30–July 24) and that more than 250 students had been invited to participate in programs serving K–8, pre‑K–12 ESY and specific bridge courses such as pre‑algebra preparation.
The plan will be submitted to the Virginia Department of Education after board approval as part of the five‑year technical review cycle.
