Administration & Staff

The District provides K-12 gifted education services to students identified as eligible and in need of gifted supports. Services are designed to meet the individualized needs of students, as outlined in each student’s Gifted Individualized Education Program (GIEP). In compliance with Chapter 16 of the PA School Code, the District’s gifted services are planned to provide specially designed instruction and experiences to address a gifted learner’s needs for enrichment and/or acceleration and to accommodate the student’s individual academic abilities.

The Palmyra Area School District conducts child find activities for children who may be eligible for gifted services under Pennsylvania 22 Pa Code Chapter 16. Parents who suspect their child is in need of specially designed instruction beyond that required in 22 PA School Code Chapter 4 (relating to academic standards and assessment) may request in writing for their child to be evaluated under the criteria of 22 PA Code §16.22. If a student is both gifted and eligible for special education, the procedures in IDEA and Chapter 14 shall take precedence.

In compliance with state law, services designed to the unique needs of gifted students are provided. Students are identified individually based on guidelines and regulations embodied in state law under Chapter 16. Those students who possess superior intelligence scores or meet multiple criteria indicating gifted ability may receive services. If your child is suspected to qualify for gifted services, you will be notified of evaluation and screening procedures. Requests for screening and evaluation should be made to your child’s building principal or school counselor.

For additional information, please contact the Assistant to the Superintendent for Student Services at (717) 838-3144.  

Gifted Characteristics

HOAGIES

MENSA for Kids

National Association for Gifted (NAGC)

Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) 

PA Code for Education of Gifted Students 

Notice of Parental Rights for Gifted Student

Gifted Education – Frequently Asked Questions

IU13 Gifted Education and Enrichment Opportunities