County program record

Arlington County, Virginia

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Virginia local plans for gifted education

Virginia requires every school division to identify gifted students and provide instructional services through a locally approved comprehensive plan.

What this means for families: The statewide requirement is consistent, but the program name, areas of identification, eligibility evidence, grade-level services, and delivery model are determined locally.

Coverage
K–12 in every school division
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

Official program research

Arlington County Public Schools

Advanced Academics & Talent Development

Identified learners receive differentiated advanced instruction through collaborative planning, cluster grouping, and flexible grouping in their schools.

How services work: Classroom teachers and Advanced Academic Coaches deliver school-based services through a collaborative cluster model.

How students are identified: A holistic case study uses ability and achievement measures, teacher observations, family input, and work samples; referrals are accepted annually.

Grades
K–12; arts identification 3–12
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 26 sq miLocal program reviewed
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