Virginia Advisory Committee for the
Education of the Gifted

In 1982, the Virginia Advisory Committee for the Education of the Gifted was formally established by the Virginia Board of Education to provide guidance to the Board and the Superintendent of Public Instruction about the educational needs of students identified as gifted in school divisions. The committee is composed of representatives from school divisions, professional organizations, institutions of higher education, Governor’s Schools, business and industry, and parent groups.

The committee meets four times during the school year. Meetings are typically held in September, December, February, and April. The September and April meetings are held at the University of Richmond. The December and February meetings are held at the various Academic-Year Governor’s Schools.

All meetings are open to the public and the agenda and minutes are available as links off this site. Persons wishing to address the group during the public comment time are welcome to register with Donna Poland (Donna.Poland@doe.virginia.gov). Speakers representing formal groups are welcome to speak for five minutes; others are provided three minutes to address the committee.

The Board of Education appoints members to the Virginia Advisory Committee for the Education. Recommendations for positions to be filled for the upcoming term accepted through June 9, 2008. Persons wishing to make recommendations may use the attached form (PDF Format).

Comments or questions about the Virginia Advisory Committee for the Education of the Gifted may be directed to Donna Poland.

Past Chairpersons of the Virginia Advisory Committee
for the Education of the Gifted