Gifted Education

Caley Baker

Coordinator, Gifted

BakerC2@westerville.k12.oh.us

Karen McManis, Secretary
(614) 797-5887

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

Caley N Baker, District Coordinator of Gifted Services

Elementary Gifted Facilitators

Michelle Andears
Angie Heath
Kristina Hunter
Laurel Preston

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

Leslie Baumann, Westerville North
Monica Johnson, Westerville Central
Kasandra Gutierrez, Westerville South

Documents

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.

Acceleration
- Early Entrance to Kindergarten
  
  Applications for Early Entrance to Kindergarten evaluations for the 2021-2022 school year will be available March 1, 2021 through the link above and will be due by May 14, 2021.
- Subject Level Acceleration Information and Referral Form
- Grade Level Acceleration Information and Referral Form

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

WINGS District PTO
- 2019-2020 WINGS Meeting Schedule
- WINGS PTO Membership Form

Links

Gifted Identification Referral
- Gifted Referral Information and Form
  Click here to learn about the gifted identification evaluation process and to access the referral form.
- Visual/Performing Arts Evaluation Referral Form
  Complete this form if you would like to refer a student for gifted evaluation in visual arts, music, drama, or dance during the 2020-2021 school year..

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