We have a long-standing tradition of recognizing and supporting the unique needs of students identified as gifted. The V.I.K.E.S. program was established in 1984 to serve students identified with superior cognitive ability. Today, the program supports third through fifth grade students who are identified in superior cognitive ability and in the academic areas of reading and/or math.

In addition to the VIKES program, students who are identified with specific academic abilities in mathematics, reading, or both receive enrichment services from a gifted-certified teacher within a cluster classroom setting.

• For students identified in reading, instruction emphasizes independent learning, critical thinking, and the use of high-quality, increasingly complex literary and informational texts.

• For students identified in math, instruction focuses on solving complex problems using multiple strategies, justifying conclusions, effectively communicating reasoning, and evaluating the reasoning of others.

For more information about our gifted program, contact the district gifted coordinator, Crystal Klochak at cklochak@tvsd.us or by calling 740.983.5000 ext 2117. 

The Identification and Services for Children who are Gifted provides the guidelines for gifted education in the State of Ohio under the Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15.

The following are the gifted programs offered at Teays Valley Local Schools:

Cluster Grouping - Grades 2-5: Students identified in math and/or reading are deliberately placed in one or more classrooms (cluster grouping) with service provided by the classroom teacher through a differentiated curriculum. These teachers are provided with opportunities for high quality gifted professional development annually.  

V.I.K.E.S.: Voyages In Knowledge for Exceptional Students, for grades three through five in a resource room setting.

Honors Classes: in grades six through twelve in classroom setting.

Advanced Placement Courses: at Teays Valley High School.

Post Secondary Enrollment: in grades 11 and 12.