County program record

Norfolk city, 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

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Official program research

Norfolk City Public Schools

Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services (GEARS)

A K–12 continuum provides differentiated academic and social-emotional opportunities at school, district, and community levels.

How services work: Gifted resource teachers support school-based differentiation, enrichment, and specialty options, including the Young Scholars middle-school program.

How students are identified: Norfolk identifies general intellectual and English and mathematics academic aptitude in K–12, additional academic areas in grades 6–12, and selected arts aptitudes in grades 9–12.

Grades: K–12
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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District geography

Serving districts

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Norfolk City Public SchoolsNCES LEA 5102670
53.27 sq miLocal program reviewed

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