Gifted Education

Angie Heath

Interim Coordinator, Gifted Services

HeathA@westerville.k12.oh.us

Karen McManis, Secretary
(614) 797-5887

Angie Heath
Interim Coordinator, Gifted Services
(614) 797-7535

This office is responsible for identifying and working to meet the needs of our gifted students by developing, delivering, and encouraging ability-appropriate academic challenges as well as social and emotional support for our students.

Gifted Education Staff

Elementary Gifted Facilitators

Michelle Andears
Lindsey Bilderback
Kristina Hunter
Laurel Preston- (Vicki Muse, sub)

Middle School Gifted Facilitators

Lisa Huelskamp, Blendon & Walnut Springs
Debbie Pellington, Genoa & Heritage

Gifted Self-Contained Classroom Teachers

Beth Dalin, grade 3
Jeff Miltko, grade 3
Mara Clark, grade 4
Kathy Riesterer, grade 4
Kim DeMooy, grade 5
Jenny Findell, grade 5

High School Academic Advisors

Monica Johnson, Westerville Central
Colleen Biederman, Westerville North
Kasandra Gutierrez, Westerville South

Documents

Early Entrance to Kindergarten Evaluation Process
- Early Entrance to Kindergarten FAQ
  
  This document will answer many questions that you may have about the early entrance to Kindergarten process. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR EVALUATION WINDOW HAS CLOSED. The window runs annually from mid-March thru mid-May.
- Early Entrance to Kindergarten FAQ in Espanol
- Early Entrance to Kindergarten FAQ Somali version
  
  Refer to this form for guidance on the Early Entrance to Kindergarten process

Gifted Evaluation and Services
- Overview of Gifted Education in Westerville City Schools
  
  This document provides links to information regarding gifted assessment, identification, and service in the Westerville City School District.

Resources
- Do's and Don'ts for Motivating your High Ability Child
  
  Great guidance on increasing motivation for your student.
- ODE: The Young Gifted Child: A Guide for Families

Links

Gifted Identification Referral Forms
- Gifted Referral Information & Form
  2 Times to Refer Students: End of July through End of October and Mid March through End of April. Click here to learn about the gifted identification evaluation process and to access the referral form.
- Grade Level Acceleration Information & Form
- Subject Acceleration Information & Form

WCS Gifted Education Parent Portal
- Schoology
  Sign up for our WCS Parent Portal! This is a resource hub for your gifted child and the main communication platform our office uses. Access Code: 5ZJ67-Q5NZC
- Schoology Account Request Form
  If you are a WCS parent and do not yet have a Schoology account, fill out this form and we will send you directions for how to sign up.

Online Enrichment Resources
- Online Learning Resources for Gifted Students

NUMATS
- Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search Information
  The NUMATS program offers above-grade-level tests (EXPLORE©, the ACT©, and the SAT©) to qualified students in grades 3 through 9 at test centers in our area. These tests are internationally recognized measures of academic ability.

Policies Pertaining to Gifted Education
- Board Policy Online