Iredell-Statesville Schools ’ Local AIG Plan 2016-2017

1. Iredell-Statesville Schools’Local AIG Plan2016-2017 Parent Informational Meeting

2. Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2016-2019 Local AIG Plan The Why- Our rationale for why we do what we do The What & The How- What opportunities our students have and how we best meet their needs The Who- Who is identified and the levels of services provided

3. The “Why”: Students An AIG student… • Performs or shows potential to perform at higher levels of accomplishment when compared with others of his/her age, experience, or environment • Exhibits high performance capability in intellectual areas, specific academic fields, or both • Requires differentiated educational services beyond those ordinarily provided by the regular education program • Comes from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds -NCDPI

4. The “Why”: North Carolina AIG Standards • Student Identification • Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction • Personnel & Professional Development • Comprehensive Programming withinthe Total School Community • Partnerships • Program Accountability

5. Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2016-2019 Local AIG Plan The Why- Our rationale for why we do what we do The What & The How- What opportunities our students have and how we best meet their needs The Who- Who is identified and the levels of services provided

6. Previous AIG Plan The “Who”: Level II Students Local AIG Plan 2010-2016 Grades 3-12 • Testing • Ability CogAT/90th percentile or higher • Achievement EOG/EOC 93rd percentile or higher • Final grades 93 percent or higher • Qualifying scores need to be in the same subject area Grades K-2 • Ability and achievement test scores 95th percentile or higher • Tested on an individual basis if the referral is 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

7. Current AIG Plan The “Who”: Level II Students Local AIG Plan 2016-2019 • K-2nd grade students must score 40 or more points to qualify for gifted services and scores must solely come from aptitude and achievement. • 3rd-12th grade students must score 30 or more points to qualify for gifted services. • IG students are students who have 30 points obtained solely by aptitude data. • If a 3rd-12th grade student obtains 25-29 points, first complete a learner profile to see if qualifications can be obtained. • If a 3rd-12th grade student’s learner profile does not qualify him/her for services, the student may then complete an AIG portfolio instead.

8. The “Who”: Levels I, III, and IV • Level I Students—Transfer Students (AIG in another district already) • Level III Students--Subject Advancement • In one subject area: • 99th percentile in aptitude • 99th percentile achievement • 99 percent final grades • Level IV Students—Grade Advancement • In both reading and math: • 99th percentile in aptitude scores • 99th percentile in achievement scores • 99 percent final grades • Iowa Acceleration Scale; principal observations; Director of AIG consultation A screening list is kept at each school of potential students and updated regularly to reflect current data.

9. 2016-2017 Identification • Spring 2016 EOG scores and grades are being used in August & September to identify new gifted students since scores were received so late in the school year. • At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, elementary school principals worked to ensure that students were placed in appropriate cluster groups to support gifted identification and services for the 2016-2017 school year. • At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, middle school and high school principals worked to ensure that students were placed in appropriate classrooms to support gifted identification and services for the 2016-2017 school year. • Spring 2016 data are being used in October to identify new gifted students (and possibly students who may add and area of identification) based on our new local AIG Plan.

10. TheLearner Profile Pathway • Parent permission is obtained for students who have 25-29 points of the 30 needed for identification. Then, teachers will complete a learner profile during the second nine weeks of the school year. • Two research-based profile options are given to schools from which to choose for these students to determine if their scores fall within the I-SS ranges for identification. • Results will be provided based on I-SS AIG identification criteria by the end of the second nine weeks. • Students who do not meet criteria for AIG identification at that time will still have their data monitored for possible later identification.

11. The Portfolio Pathway • Students are given the option in 5th, 7th, and 10th grades to complete a portfolio when they have 25-29 points out of the 30 needed for identification. • Parents are notified and sign permission for the portfolio process to begin. • Portfolios should include three exemplary work samples completed at school in the area of consideration. • Students and teachers reflect on each sample, and a teacher recommendation is included. • Portfolios are evaluated by the portfolio screening committee using a rubric for scoring. • Passing portfolio scores adds additional missing points needed for AIG identification.

12. Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2016-2019 Local AIG Plan The Why- Our rationale for why we do what we do The What & The How- What opportunities our students have and how we best meet their needs The Who- Who is identified and the levels of services provided

13. The “What”: Services

14. Elementary DEP

15. Secondary DEP • The secondary DEP is a compilation of student course-work, extracurricular activities, and community service experiences. • It is completed electronically via Canvas at each school site. (Some schools are beginning this on paper and transferring to electronic versions.) • Students meet with an advisor to complete their DEP and check-ins throughout the school year. • Parents, students, and school personnel sign the DEP electronically to verify the DEP has been completed. At the end of the year, DEPs are printed and kept in the AIG folder.

16. Choice Options • Dual Language (Spanish/English) Magnet Schools: EIES, EIMS • Expansion started atEIMS in 2015-2016 • Honors and Advanced Placement Coursework • AP exam fees will be paid through NCDPI in 2015-2016 • Credit by Demonstrated Mastery – Spring 2015 • International Baccalaureate (IB): CCE, MMS, NVS, SIHS • Schools committed to a high quality, challenging, international education for all students • IB Career-related Certificate(IBCC) at SIHS 2014-2015 • Primary Years Programme (PYP) at CCE 2016-2017 • Crossroads Arts & Science Early College: 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

17. Choice Options • Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) • Provides technology-enriched curriculum for students who simultaneously earn a high school degree & an associate’s degree • Career Academy and Technical School (CATS) • Automotive Technology, Digital Film and Television Broadcasting, Fire, Science, Nursing, and ProStart • iAcademy - provides students the opportunity to enroll in online classes for 100% of their high school career • James Iredell AP Academy: SHS • Students complete a rigorous course of study that requires them to take a minimum of seven Advanced Placement classes • Virtual Options • I-SS Online Learning • NC School of Science and Math virtual courses • NC Virtual Public School courses (NCVPS)

18. Enrichment Opportunities • Additional competitions through individual schools • NCASA Scholastic Cup Competitions (Quiz Bowl, Twelve, The Quill, Art Showcase, Show Choir) • NC Governor's School • NC Summer Ventures • I-SS Summer Enrichment Camps • Local university-sponsored opportunities • Science Fair • Spelling Bee • Math Expo • Battle of the Books • Chess • Robotics • Odyssey of the Mind

19. Before you leave • General Questions • Advisory Team • Enrichment Events • Feedback

20. Thank you for attending. This presentation will be available on the District AIG Website: http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/page/65424 Have a great school year!