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Gifted education update: CCPS reports program growth and proposes CBG realignment ahead of Deep Creek opening
Summary
Chesterfield County Public Schools reported expanded gifted-program participation and proposed realigning center-based gifted (CBG) sites — including creating a new CBG site at Grange Hall Elementary — to increase access when Deep Creek Elementary opens next year.
The Office of Gifted Education updated the school board on Oct. 14 on program growth, identification practices and a proposed realignment of center-based gifted (CBG) sites tied to next year’s opening of Deep Creek Elementary.
“Every student has a story,” the presenter said while describing a mix of classroom-based differentiation, supplemental Inspire materials, and a center-based option for students needing a full-time gifted program. The office highlighted professional learning opportunities for teachers, including a Teacher Con in 2025 attended by about 250 educators.
The presentation said the division’s Inspire programs reach more than 4,400 students in kindergarten through grade 10 across 42 schools and 208 classrooms, and that about 9,700 students participate in direct gifted services this school year — roughly 15 percent of the division, as reported to the state. The speaker said approximately 2,500 students participate in full-time center-based programs and 345 students attend two regional governor schools (129 at Appamatics Regional Governor School and 216 at Maggie Walker Governor School).
Officials proposed a CBG realignment to take effect with the opening of Deep Creek Elementary next school year. Under the proposal the division would create a new CBG site at Grange Hall Elementary to serve students from Deep Creek, Graange Hall, Mosley and Winterpock zones; Clover Hill would remain a CBG site. Presenters said the change would reduce travel time for some families, increase participation where eligible students currently do not enroll, and free classroom space at other schools (reducing reliance on modular classrooms).
Board members asked for clarification about terminology and numbers. Miss Hutchkins asked for an explanation of Tier 2 instruction; the presenter explained Tier 1 serves all students while Tier 2 is targeted small-group or differentiated instruction for students who need enrichment or additional support. A later question confirmed that the 8,325 figure on one slide referred to the number the division reported to the state as identified gifted, while additional 'monitor status' students receive services but are not reported as identified.
The presenter said the division will revise its local plan for the education of the gifted (current plan runs through 2026), continue focus groups and refine school-based gifted guidelines over the coming year. No formal board vote occurred during the update.
