Academically/Intellectually Gifted

1. Academically/Intellectually Gifted Referral, Screening, and Placement Processes Beginning in Third Grade

2. Characteristics of a Gifted Child • Talkative • Seems to “know everything” • Lazy “sometimes” • Does not want to do repetitive problems • Asks a lot of “why” questions • Usually has a “favorite” subject in which he/she excels • Likes to be in charge • Does not like group work--unless with AIG peers

3. How Are Students Nominated? • Teacher’s request • EOG Screening Pool (Any child that scores 90% or higher becomes part of the pool to be considered for screening for AIG.) • Nurturing Pool (Kindergarten-Second Grades) • Parent’s request • Student’s request

4. How to Refer a Child for AIG Screening • Put a note in the AIG teacher’s box with child’s name/NC Wise Number or have a conversation with the AIG teacher. • Be ready to supply a copy of the child’s report card, fill out a teacher survey, collect and turn in work samples, and send paperwork home to the child’s parent. • Encourage the child to return the paperwork sent home by the AIG teacher as soon as possible.

5. What Happens After a Child Has Been Referred? • The AIG teacher sends surveys to be completed by: Students, Parents, and Classroom Teachers • The teacher survey consists of Motivational characteristics as well as academic performance • Students complete the interest survey under the direction of the AIG teacher

6. What Does the AIG Teacher Do Now That The Child Has Been Referred? The AIG teacher gathers the following data to determine if the child SHOULD be tested: • biographical information • grades • test scores • parent, teacher, and student surveys

7. What Kind of Testing May Be Administered To The Child Testing consists of two types: • Achievement measures what the child has learned. Typically the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) is administered to measure achievement in Reading and Math. • Aptitude measures the child’s ability/potential for learning. This will be assessed using the Cognitive Abilities Test.

8. Multiple Indicators Data is gathered in several areas from many sourcesover a period of time.

9. The AIG Standards for AG, AM, AR identification Must achieve at least 5 out of 6 of the following indicators with one of the 5 from achievement or aptitude: -Achievement: Standardized achievement test score at 90% or above on Reading or Math. -Aptitude: Reading Criteria: Path One:85% or higher on CogAT Verbal age score and 85% or higher on ITBS Reading Path Two:85% or higher on CogAT Composite age score and 85% or higher on ITBS Reading Math Criteria: Path One: 85% or higher on CogAT Quantitative age score and 85% or higher on ITBS Math Path Two: 85% or higher on CogAT Composite age score and 85% or higher on ITBS Math Path Three: 85% or higher on CogAT Nonverbal age score and 85% or higher on ITBS Math -Motivation: A minimum rating of 85% on the Personal Characteristics Scale for parents or by the referring teacher. -Performance: "A" average in Math or Reading for a full year in identified area (3rd gr. – 12th gr. report cards). Average of 3s or 4s on last reporting period of 2nd grade report card in identified area. -Interest: -A variety of extracurricular activities or a minimum of 85% on self-rating survey -Observation: A minimum rating of 85% on at least one the following categories of the Gifted Rating Scale completed by the referring teacher: Academic, Intellectual, Creativity, or Leadership

10. AIG Standards for IG Identification Must achieve all 5 of the following indicators: -Aptitude: 98% or higher CogAT Composite score-Motivation: A minimum rating of 85% on the Personal Characteristics Scale for parents or Gifted Rating Scale-motivation by the referring teacher.-Performance: "A" average in Math and Reading for a full year (3rd gr. – 12th gr. report cards). Average of 3s or 4s on last reporting period of 2nd grade report card.-Interest: -A variety of extracurricular activities or a minimum of 85% self-rating on student survey.-Observation: A minimum rating of 85% on at least one the following categories of the Gifted Rating Scale completed by the referring teacher: Academic, Intellectual, Creativity, or Leadership

11. AIG Standards for AI Identification Must achieve all 6 of the following indicators:-Achievement: Standardized achievement test score at 98% or above on Reading and Math. -Aptitude: 98% or higher CogAT Composite score-Motivation: A minimum rating of 85% on the Personal Characteristics Scale for parents or Gifted Rating Scale-motivation by the referring teacher. -Performance: "A" average in Math and Reading for a full year (3rd gr. – 12th gr. report cards). Average of 3s or 4s on last reporting period of 2nd grade report card-Interest: -A variety of extracurricular activities or a minimum of 85% self-rating on student survey.-Observation: A minimum rating of 85% on at least one of the following categories of the Gifted Rating Scale completed by the referring teacher: Academic, Intellectual, Creativity, or Leadership

12. How Does A Child Qualify for AIG in GRADES 3-8? • A child must have a qualifying score in achievement or aptitude • 5 of the 6 standards should be met for an AG, AM, AR identification • All 5 standards should be met for an IG identification • All 6 standards should be met for an AI identification • Achievement • Aptitude • Motivation • Performance • Interest • Observation

13. After the testing is completed, what happens? • After a child is tested for AIG, the AIG teacher meets with the AIG Site-based Team which is made up of the AIG teacher and others that have been assigned by the principal. • Recommendations are made at this time using all of the indicators.

14. What Happens After the Site-based Decision Has Been Reached? • The AIG teacher contacts the parent (via Invitation to Conference form) to schedule a conference to discuss testing results • If the child places, the parent must sign the Placement form in order for the child to receive AIG services • Parent signatures are also obtained for non-placements which are then filed as inactive