Gifted Education

The Nokesville School provides services to students who are eligible for Gifted Education services.

Gifted Education Contacts

Dr. Andy Jacks, TNS Principal, is the school lead for the Gifted Education program. His role is to lead, organize, and support students, teachers, and programs involved in Gifted Education at The Nokesville School. Contact Dr. Jacks via email at [email protected] or via phone at (571) 781-3040. 

TNS has two Gifted Education Teachers who provide services to students, support to staff, act as student case managers, and conduct the Gifted Education eligibility process. Please feel free to contact these teachers if you have grade-level-specific questions or concerns regarding Gifted Education.

• Elementary-Level (K-5): Mrs. Stacy Mulgrew - [email protected] 
• Middle-Level (6-8): Mrs. Mallory Dove - [email protected] 

Gifted Education

Eligible students receive direct resource services with a gifted education resource teacher. At most grade levels, these services are delivered through a pull-out model. In grades 6 and 7, students may receive gifted services during the Encore rotation. Students in grades 11 and 12 have credit-bearing course options or may continue to participate in resource seminars. The amount of service time varies with the grade level of the student. Gifted education teachers also work with classroom teachers to support appropriate classroom instruction for identified students.

A differentiated Service Plan (DSP) will be created annually for each identified student. This plan documents how instruction will be adapted to meet the needs of gifted learners. These plans, as well as progress reports, will be regularly sent home to parents.

Learn more about Gifted Education Services on the PWCS Gifted Education website.

Need/Want Gifted Education Services for Your Child?

PWCS and TNS follow a specific process to identify and assess students to determine if they qualify for Gifted Education services. This includes screening assessments given to all students and referrals from staff and parents. Determining eligibility uses multiple criteria and a Gifted Education Identification Committee. 

• Gifted Education Referral Form - English (PDF)
• Gifted Education Referral Form – Spanish (PDF)
• Submit forms to Mrs. Mulgrew (K-5) or Mrs. Dove (6-8)

Learn more about the process for identifying and placing students on the Gifted Education Identification Process website. This includes the appeal process and an explanation video for parents.  

Additional Enrichment Programs & Opportunities

Learn more about additional opportunities on the PWCS Enrichment Programs website. This includes summer and school-year programs outside of TNS. All students that receive Special Education services will have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to should clearly articulate the services and accommodations for each student. IEPs are written together as an IEP team that includes school staff and parents.