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Statement of Philosophy

The Chesapeake Public School Division is committed to providing all students in grades K-12 with a quality education designed to meet individual needs. Students with exceptional abilities require differentiated instruction in order to accommodate their unique capabilities and to foster their full potential. Without differentiation, superior potential may remain undeveloped. Therefore, Chesapeake Public Schools offers gifted students a continuum of differentiated instructional programs and services from kindergarten through grade twelve. Teachers, students, and parents work collaboratively to address the needs of the gifted. Various learning opportunities and services are available to extend and enrich curricula and to challenge students. Continuous staff development ensures an enlightened approach to the provision of effective curriculum and instruction for gifted learners. Gifted education in Chesapeake is based upon the premise that learning experiences must emphasize higher-order thinking skills in research and problem solving and focus simultaneously on areas such as communication, creativity, self-awareness, and cooperative interaction with peers.

In this section:

Gifted Education Homepage
Local Plan for Gifted Education
Dates to Remember
Gifted Resources
Services
Philosophy

Contact Information

Gifted Education

Instructional Services Center
304 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322

757-547-0153

Supervisor of Gifted Education:

Sarah G. Rhodes
Email: sarah.rhodes@cpschools.com

ELEMENTARY GIFTED EDUCATION SPECIALISTS

Karen Arnett
arnetksu@cps.k12.va.us

Catherine Matthews
matthcha@cps.k12.va.us

Lynda Northern
northlga@cps.k12.va.us

Karen Palmer
palmeksm@cps.k12.va.us

Robin Puryear
puryerga@cps.k12.va.us

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIFTED EDUCATION SPECIALISTS

Betty Brown-Clemons
brownbvi@cps.k12.va.us

Ann Harvey
harveadr@cps.k12.va.us

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The Chesapeake Public School System is an equal educational opportunity school system. The School Board of the City of Chesapeake also adheres to the principles of equal opportunity in employment and, therefore, prohibits discrimination in terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, national origin, color, religion, age, or disability.