District research record · NCES 5100120
Alexandria City Public Schools
Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.
What the evidence confirms
Advanced Academic Services (AAS)
A three-tier continuum provides classroom challenge for all learners, general intellectual services, and subject-specific advanced academic services.
How services work: K–3 general-intellectual enrichment, direct and classroom-based subject services in grades 3–5, and advanced courses, independent study, dual enrollment, and Governor’s School opportunities in grades 6–12.
How students are identified: Universal screening creates automatic referrals using ability, achievement, local rating-scale, Young Scholars, and prior-service evidence; a multidisciplinary review determines eligibility.
- Grades or coverage
- K–12
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- School district
- Last reviewed
- September 4, 2026
State context
Virginia local plans for gifted education
Virginia requires each school division to identify gifted students and provide services through a locally approved comprehensive plan.
For families: The statewide requirement is consistent, but areas of identification, evidence, grade services, and delivery are local.
Geographic relationships
County served
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