Iredell-Statesville Schools AIG Local Plan 2014-2015

1. Iredell-Statesville SchoolsAIG Local Plan2014-2015 Parent Informational Meeting

2. 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 Local AIG Plan

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. 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 Local AIG Plan

6. The “Who”: Level II Students 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 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

7. 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.

8. 2014-2015 Identification • Spring 2014 EOG scores are being used in August & September to identify new gifted students since scores were returned so late in the school year. • At the end of the 2013-2014 school year, elementary school principals worked to ensure that students were placed in appropriate cluster groups to support gifted identification and services for the 2014-2015 school year.

9. The Portfolio Pathway • Students are given the option in 5th, 7th, and 10th grades to complete a portfolio when they have two of three criteria needed for identification. • Parents are notified and sign permission for the portfolio process to begin. • Portfolios should include five 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 take the place of the missing criterion for identification.

10. 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 Local AIG Plan

11. The “What”: Services

13. 9th-12th Grade DEP • The high school DEPis a compilation of student course work, extracurricular activities, and community service experiences. • It is completed electronically at each school site. • Parents, students, and school personnel sign a verification form to indicate the DEP has been completed. This form is kept in the AIG folder.

14. Choice Options • Dual Language (Spanish/English) Magnet School: EIES • Possible expansion to EIMS in 2015-2016 • Honors and Advanced Placement Coursework • AP exam fees will be paid through NCDPI in 2014-2015 • Credit by Demonstrated Mastery – Spring 2015 • International Baccalaureate (IB): MMS, NVS, SIHS • Schools committed to a high quality, challenging, international education for all students • IB Career-related Certificate(IBCC) at SIHS2014-2015 • Virtual 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

15. 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 • NC School of Science and Math virtual courses • NC Virtual Public School courses

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

17. Before you leave • General Questions • Breakout Sessions • Advisory Team • Enrichment Events • Feedback

18. Thank you for attending. This presentation will be available on the District AIG Website: http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/page/242 Have a great school year!