Iredell-Statesville Schools
AIG Local Plan2013-2016Staff Information Meeting
2014-2015
State Definition of an AIG StudentThese students:
Perform or show potential to perform at higher levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment.
Exhibit high performance capability in intellectual areas, specific academic fields, or both.
Require differentiated educational services beyond those ordinarily provided by the regular education program.
Come from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds.
NC AIG Standards, reflected in the AIG Local Plan
1. Student Identification
2. Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction
3. Personnel & Professional Development
4. Comprehensive Programming withinthe Total School Community
5. Partnerships
6. Program Accountability
Three Questions You May Be Thinking… How do I support the high-achieving students
in my classroom, even though some are not identified as AIG?
What can I tell parents about the processes for AIG identification and what services are provided?
What do I do once I have AIG-identified students in my classroom?
How do I support the high-achieving students in my classroom, even though some are not identified as AIG? Professional Achievement Classes (PAC) in I-SS Use the personnel resources you have on your
campus AIG School Coordinator Differentiation Specialist Instructional Facilitator Blended Learning Coach GPS Team Other Teachers with Gifted Professional Development
District Resource Room at ADR
How do I support the high-achieving students in my classroom, even though some are not identified as AIG? If you have a student who is consistently scoring
95% or above on classroom data points, talk to the GPS team about going through the process of recommending that student for identification. The GPS team will look at classroom data and work
samples for K-2 students The GPS team will look at school data for 3-12 students
The referral process does not guarantee testing or AIG placement.
Differentiated Core Instruction: Tier I of Responsiveness to Instruction (RTI) Differentiated core instruction provided to all
students Differentiation of content, process, product,
pacing, and/or environment Use of research/evidence based strategies Use of blended learning
What can I tell parents about the processes for AIG identification?
Grades K-2 Ability and achievement
test scores 95th percentile or higher
Tested on an individual basis based upon the referral approved by the GPS team
Testing can only be done once in K-2
Criteria is higher due to the fact only two are used
Grades 3-12 Ability (CogAT/90th %ile or
higher), Achievement (EOG/93rd %ile or higher) Final grades (93% or higher)
Qualifying scores need to be in the same subject area
There continue to be multiple pathways for identification (portfolios, alternative assessments, Iowa Acceleration Scale).
What can I tell parents about the portfolio processes for AIG identification? Students are given the option in 5th, 7th, and 10th grades to
complete a portfolio when they have two of three criteria for identification
Parents are notified and sign permission for the portfolio process
Portfolios should include five exemplary work samples completed at school in the area of consideration
Students and teachers reflect on each sample. The portfolio includes a teacher recommendation
Portfolios are evaluated by the portfolio screening committee using a rubric for scoring
Passing portfolio scores take the place of the missing criterion for identification
What can I tell parents about the processes for AIG identification and what services are provided? Level I Students - AIG certified students transferring from another district
Level II Students K-2 - AIG students meeting the 95th %ile or higher aptitude and 95th %ile or higher achievement requirements
Level II Students 3-12 - AIG students meeting the 93rd %ile or higher achievement/93 % or higher final grades/90th %ile or higher CogAT requirements
Level III Students - AIG students qualifying for subject advancement - 99% in aptitude/achievement/grades in that specific subject area
Level IV Students - AIG students qualifying for grade advancement - 99% in both reading and math in aptitude, achievement and grades; Iowa Acceleration Scale, principal observations, Director of AIG consultation required
* A screening list of potential students is kept at each school and updated regularly to reflect current data.
What can I tell parents about the processes and services that are provided for AIG students?
Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
K-8 DEP
What can I tell parents about the processes for what service levels provide?Level I
_Regular education classroom
_Flexible grouping
_Differentiated services
_Differentiation Specialist
consolation
Level II
_All Level I options
_Cluster classroom
_Classroom teacher trained in
gifted practices and strategies
_Differentiation Specialist direct
and indirect contact
Level III
_All Level II options
_Subject advancement
_Dual enrollment
Level IV
_All Level II options
_Grade advancement
K-8 DEP
K-8 DEP
K-8 DEP
K-8 DEP
9th-12th Grade DEP The DEP will remain the same for now The DEP is completed electronically at each school site Parents, students, and school personnel sign a
verification form to indicate the DEP has been completed It is a compilation of student course work, extra curricular
activities, and community service experiences The DEP for grades 9-12 will be revised this year as we
transition to PowerSchool and personalized learning through the IMPACT grant
9-12 DEP
DEP Ownership
The DEP is part of each student’s AIG folder. The GPS team is in charge of keeping track of all of the paperwork in this folder. We work together as a school team to ensure all documents are completed and updated as needed. The AIG Department is required by the state to audit the folders for accuracy and completeness twice each school year to ensure services are being provided at every school.
What can I tell parents about the processes for what services are offered? International Baccalaureate (IB): MMIB, NVIB, SIHS
Schools committed to a high quality, challenging, international education for all students
Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC): SHS Students have the opportunity to complete a challenging five-year program
that includes a fine arts endorsement on the high school diploma, as well as an associate’s degree
Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) Provides technology-enriched curriculum for students who simultaneously
earn a high school degree & an associate’s degree James Iredell AP Academy (SHS):
Students complete a rigorous course of study that requires them to take a minimum of seven Advanced Placement classes
NC School of Science and Math virtual courses
• Students in 5th grade and 8th grade have the opportunity to visit schools to see different school and course offerings.
What can I tell parents about the processes for what services are offered? Advanced: All Middle Schools
Advanced level courses that offer students a deeper curriculum at a faster pace
Honors: All High Schools Advanced level courses that offer students a deeper curriculum at a
faster pace Advanced Placement (AP): All High Schools
Curriculum sponsored by College Board that offers high school students undergraduate courses
International Baccalaureate (IB): MMIB, NVIB, & SIHS Programmes committed to a high quality, challenging, international
education for all students North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS): BMS, LMS,
NIMS, TMS & All High Schools Provides students with expanded academic options through online
courses
Enrichment Opportunities
Spelling Bee - Goodin
Robotics- Weddington
Battle of the Books-Hepler
NC School of Science and Math
NC Governor’s School
NC Summer Ventures
ISS Summer Enrichment Camps
Local university sponsored opportunities
Additional competitions through individual schools
NCASA Scholastic Cup competitions (Quiz Bowl, Twelve, The Quill, Art Showcase, Show Choir; Mathcounts)
On the Horizon….
International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC) 2014–2015
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery 2014–2015 The process by which LEAs shall, based upon a body-of-
evidence, award a student credit for a particular course without requiring the student to complete classroom instruction for a certain amount of seat time
NCDPI is developing implementation guidelines for this NC State Board of Education policy
Mastery will be demonstrated through a multi-phase assessment including a standard examination and an artifact
CDM will be available to students in grades 6-12
What do I do once I have AIG-identified students in my classroom?All teachers working with gifted students should: have state licensure in gifted education, be actively pursuing state licensure in gifted education, have completed the four local AIG Professional Achievement
Courses (PAC),
~ or ~ be actively working toward completion of the local AIG PAC
classes
The ISS-AIG Department can help teachers financially who are interested in pursuing a state license in gifted education.
Institutes of Higher Education offering AIG Licensure and/or
Graduate Programs in Gifted Education
Appalachian State Barton College Campbell University Duke University East Carolina University Elon University High Point University Mars Hill College Meredith College
Methodist College NC Central University UNC-Charlotte UNC-Pembroke (online) UNC-Wilmington Western Carolina
University Wingate University
General Questions??
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Have a great school year!