Understanding the AIG Program

1. Acceleration Challenge Honors Innovation Enrichment Visionary Excellence Understanding the AIG Program PCS Parent/Guardian MeetingOctober 10, 2011

2. Agenda • Introductions • Overview of 2010-2013 PCS AIG Plan • Role of the AIG Coach • Services for AIG students • Question/Answer

3. Local Plan Development • New AIG Standards from DPI • Self-assessment by AIG Coaches and administrators • Input from AIG Advisory Board • Survey data from students, parents, guardians, teachers, and administrators • Selected focus standards for 2010-2013 as basis for local plan

4. Program Design Vision: We will facilitate the enrichment, extension, and acceleration of the curriculum for high-achieving and gifted learners. Mission: To help students have more questions than answers and nurture a love of discovery. We encourage students to be a constant source of energy, to seek answers thereby creating lifelong learners.

5. Identification • Students are identified as gifted at the beginning of fourth grade. • Students can also be identified throughout 4th-12th grades. • If students demonstrate evidence of giftedness in three of the four areas, they may be identified as AIG (Academically Intellectually Gifted). • Additional testing for AIG placement will only be done once a year. (January-February)

6. Pender County SchoolsIdentification Criteria for AIG Program To be identified as Academically and Intellectually Gifted, a student must have evidence for support in at least three of the four categories. * Qualifying achievement tests must be nationally normed IQ Test- Scores of 130 or above will be considered for students who already receive services through the Exceptional Children’s program. Scores from IQ tests administered outside of the school setting will be reviewed by the AIG Coach during the screening process, but a score of 130 or above does not guarantee identification in the AIG Program.

7. The Role of the AIG Coach with Classroom Teachers (Elem/MS) • Assist with vertical alignment • Assist with data analysis • Assist with curriculum pacing • Collaborate on differentiated instruction • Co-teaching and model lessons   • Develop instructional resources for enrichment activities, projects, and instruction • **Schedules of AIG Coaches

8. The Role of the AIG Coachat the High School level Serves as advocate for AIG HS students Works with counselors to monitor AIG student course selection assuring they are on a gifted track with Honors and Advanced Placement courses and in accordance with their ADEP (meetings annually) Works with Honors/Advanced Placement teachers to implement the AIG local plan in assigned schools (THS, PHS, and HTHS) Collaborates with teachers to implement differentiation Provides resources and strategies for Honors and Advanced Placement teachers Assist with data analysis Works with AIG students to maintain folders and documentation for college scholarships and future goals Supports the social/emotional needs of the AIG students Work with Chambers of Commerce to obtain scholarship dollars for students Attends regional meetings and state conferences to maintain accurate trends in advancing Academically Gifted education. Coordinates Governors School in conjunction with the secondary director Disseminates information to all stakeholders regarding the AIG program

9. Service Options Nurturing Services (available in grades K-12) • Students who show strong academic performance in grades K-12 may receive nurturing services although they have not been identified as AIG. The purpose of these services is to nurture their potential and support their academic success. Collaborative Services (available in grades 4-8) • Students are cluster grouped with AIG and other high performing students. The AIG Coach will work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan differentiated instruction and critical thinking activities. Consultative Services (available in grades 4-8) • Students may not be cluster grouped with AIG and other high performing students but will still receive services from the AIG Coach. These services will be based on the student’s needs. Services for High School Students (available in grades 9-12) • AIG students will receive differentiated instruction through Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. AIG students will also receive consultative services and academic counseling from the AIG Coach.

10. High School Courses Offered in Middle School • Algebra • Algebra II • Earth and Environmental Science • World History • English I • Spanish 1 & 2 • French 1 & 2

11. AIG Local Plan 2010-2013 • View the plan online • http://www.pendercountyschools.net/departments/instructional_support_services/aig/p_c_s_local_a_i_g_plan_2010-2013/ • See the AIG Coach at your school to view a copy

12. Got questions? Email the AIG Coach at your school with any questions that you may have about the AIG program. HTHS/PHS: karen_burton@pender.k12.nc.us PECHS/BMS/PLES:brandus_britt@pender.k12.nc.us RPP/CFES/BES: katherine_kochakji@pender.k12.nc.us MCE/CFMS/WPMS:shauna_lennon@pender.k12.nc.us

13. ADEP Signing At this time, please meet with your appropriate AIG Coach To sign your child’s ADEP (High School ADEP’s will be signed in individual conferences with students) Thank you for attending