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Advanced Academics

Welcome to Advanced Academics at Nottingham Elementary School! Please take a look through the helpful pages in the menu on the right to discover more about what Nottingham has to offer our growing scholars. Arlington Public Schools is dedicated to maximizing the strengths and potential of all students so they may become self-confident, well-rounded, responsible and productive citizens. Many advanced learners need opportunities to think abstractly, work at various rates and levels of complexity, and pursue tasks independently. In addition, students eligible for advanced academics need opportunities to learn with others of like abilities, as well as opportunities to develop social relationships with others of all abilities. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Advanced Academic Coach

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Ryan Van Valen

For more information about Arlington Public Schools’ full plan for Advanced Academics, please review: https://www.apsva.us/gifted-services/.  For frequently asked questions, please review: https://www.apsva.us/gifted-services/frequently-asked-questions-faq/.  If you have school-specific questions, or if you would like to learn more about differentiation, growth mindset practices, and Advanced Academics in our building, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at ryan.vanvalen@apsva.us.