Gifted Education
Academic Resource Program
Formal programning for the Avon Local Schools' Gifted Program begins in the third grade and continues through grade six. Identified students are served in a resource room, single-subject self-contained classes, or through an intervention specialist model. Students are identified using only nationally normed tests that are on the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) approved list. These tests are administered either in a group or individual setting. Instruction is guided by the Written Education Plans. Service time is in compliance with state guidelines.
Program Services
Grades 3 - 6
- Academic instruction that increases the breadth, depth, and pace of learning
- Academic acceleration
- Targeted learning goals
- Higher levels of thinking
Grades 7 - 12
- As students advance in grade levels, there are honors, Advanced Placement, and Secondary Option classes at Lorain County Community College.
Identification for Service in the Gifted Program
The district requires an IQ of 133, (+ or - 3 SME) and two achievement scores of 95th percentile. One achievement score must be in reading and/or math. The district uses nationally-normed test data for identification.
For more information regarding the Avon Local Schools' gifted education program, please contact:
Avon Local School District Gifted Coordinator - Melanie Whiting at 440-937-3055 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Vicki Fisher, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at 440-937-4680 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .