Northumberland Elementary School

Academic Gifted Program

          Northumberland County identifies students eligible for the ATAG program at the end of 2nd grade.  However, students are occasionally referred in Kindergarten and 1st grade.   Northumberland Elementary School content area teachers differentiate instruction, process, and products for the students identified as Academically Talented and Gifted.  The Gifted Resource teachers, Mrs. Newton  (grades 3-5) and Ms. Christman ( K-2), provide assistance to the teachers and enrichment opportunities.

          4th and 5th grade ATAG students are encouraged to participate in Future Problem Solving.  They may begin with FPS Scenario Writing in the 4th grade.  This will be done primarily online with the Scenario Writing coach, Mrs. Kirkwood, once they understand the process.  They will have to write one story which will be submitted for competition.  The opportunity to become part of a Future Problem Solving team is offered in 5th grade.  Students will ride the bus to the middle school one day a week to work with Ms. Christman.  They will compete four times a year, beginning in October.  Both FPS teams and FPS scenario writers will have to research the five topics selected for that school year.  To find out more, check out the state FPS website!  The first meetings will be held in September!  Dates to be announced soon!

The Northern Neck Regional Governor's School is open to Academically and Artistically Talented and Gifted students in Grades 4-7.  Portfolios and applications are due by April 30th.