Information for Gifted Webpage 

The goal of gifted education services in PWCS is to develop advanced skills in

• Critical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Communication

• Collaboration
• Conceptual thinking 

… in order to encourage and enable students to become self-directed learners.

Gifted students typically have one of more of the following characteristics.
Curious, questioning attitude
Keen observer
Vivid imagination
Learns quickly
Sophisticated sense of humor
Exceptional memory
Sensitive to human issues, fairness, justice
Effective communication skills
Motivated to learn or develop a skill
Quickly learning a second language
Intense interests
Enjoys problem solving

The identification process is ongoing throughout the school year. A student may be referred at any time by a parent, professional, division wide screening tool, or self-referral. PWCS uses a multi-criteria approach to identification. Balanced consideration is given to many factors, including aptitude test scores, academic achievement, parent and professional reports, and student work samples. No single criterion is used to determine a student’s eligibility. The gifted identification process begins with the completion of a referral form. 

If you are interested in referring a student for gifted services, you may use this referral form (PDF) (referral form - Spanish (PDF)) or contact the appropriate grade level gifted education resource teacher at Gravely.  

Gravely Gifted Education Resource teachers: 

Wendy Kidwell (grades K-3)  [email protected] 

Krista Kimble (grades 4-5)  [email protected]  

Websites:

Wonderopolis - http://wonderopolis.org/
Explore answers to fascinating questions and curiosities. Check out the "Wonder of the Day".

The Kids Should See This - https://thekidshouldseethis.com/
Smart videos for curious minds of all ages.

Wow in the World - https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world
A podcast that guides curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. Emphasis is on science and technology.

Time for Kids - https://www.timeforkids.com/
Current events in a kid-friendly format. Choose articles by grade level (K-1, 2, 3-4, or 5-6)

Krazy Dad - https://krazydad.com//
Thousands of free printable Sudoku, logic puzzles, mazes, and more.

Scratch - https://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch is a block-based visual programming language and online community for kids. Create interactive stories, games, and animation while learning to code.

Byrdseed - https://www.byrdseed.com/
Differentiated lessons, videos, and challenges to get "kids' brains sweating".

Mensa for Kids - https://www.mensaforkids.org/
Lesson plans, games, and resources for gifted kids from the Mensa Foundation.

NASA - https://www.nasa.gov/stem/forstudents/k-4/
STEM lessons and "stuff to make, do, play, or print" for students in grades K-4.




Games to promote visual/spatial and conceptual thinking skills: