Gifted Education

Ellis Elementary School provides services to eligible students for Gifted Education services.

The Gifted Education Teacher at Ellis Elementary School is Lindsey Sadowski. You can contact her via email at [email protected]. or by phone at  (703) 365-0287. She provides services to students, supports to staff, acts as a student case manager, and conducts the Gifted Education eligibility process.

Gifted Education

Eligible students receive direct resource services from a gifted education resource teacher. At most grade levels, these services are delivered through a pull-out model. The amount of service time varies with the student's grade level. Gifted education teachers also work with classroom teachers to support appropriate classroom instruction for identified students.

A differentiated Service Plan (DSP) will be created annually for each identified student. This plan documents how instruction will be adapted to meet the needs of gifted learners. These plans, as well as progress reports, will be regularly sent home to parents.

Learn more about Gifted Education Services on the PWCS Gifted Education website.

Need/Want Gifted Education Services For Your Child?

PWCS and Ellis ES follow a specific process to identify and assess students to determine if they qualify for Gifted Education services. This includes screening assessments given to all students and referrals from staff and parents. Determining eligibility uses multiple criteria and a Gifted Education Identification Committee. 

• Gifted Education Referral Form - English (PDF)
• Gifted Education Referral Form – Spanish (PDF)
• Submit forms to Ms. Sadowski, Gifted Education Teacher.

Learn more about the process for identifying and placing students on the Gifted Education Identification Process website. This includes the appeal process and an explanation video for parents.  

Additional Enrichment Programs & Opportunities

All students who receive Special Education services will have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to clearly articulate the services and accommodations for each student. IEPs are written together as an IEP team that includes school staff and parents.