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Service Delivery by the AIG Teacher

WCPSS Explorers Model for 3 rd Grade Students West Lake Elementary School Jessica Nelson jnelson2@wcpss.net.

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Service Delivery by the AIG Teacher

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  1. WCPSS Explorers Modelfor 3rd Grade StudentsWest Lake Elementary SchoolJessica Nelsonjnelson2@wcpss.net

  2. The purpose of the Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program is to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for students who perform, or show potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment…~from WCPSS AIG Plan 2010-2013, page 1

  3. Service Delivery by the AIG Teacher • K-2: Consultation • Grade 3: Explorers Model • Grades 4 & 5: AIG Services • Resource classes • Collaborative Teaching • Grades 6-8 • Consultation • Cluster grouping • Grades 9-12 • Advanced course selection

  4. Explorers Model Classes The AIG teacher works in partnership with the 3rd grade classroom teachers to provide a variety of in-class experiences designed to elicit high academic performance. Students who demonstrate potential in the activities will receive extension/ enrichment activities in language arts /math under the guidance of the AIG teacher. Whole group experiences Small group experiences

  5. Team Effort 3rd Grade Teachers Students AIG Resource Teachers

  6. Explorers Classes • Whole class introductory lessons in the 3rd grade classroom, typically 1-3 times per quarter for 3 quarters • Assessment of student performance and products • Small group extension/enrichment activities directed by the AIG teacher, typically 2-3 times per quarter for 3 quarters • Lessons vary quarter by quarter

  7. Criteria for Small Group Participation • Observational checklists by the classroom and AIG teachers • Student communication skills • Student interest • Student motivation • Problem solving ability • Groups are flexible as units of study change.

  8. Student Participation Participation in a small group experience does not mean that a student has been or will be identified for future AIG services.

  9. Explorers Model Portfolios • Student work samples • Products • Journals • Teacher checklists Portfolios will be a part of the spring AIG identification process for 3rd grade students.

  10. AIG Identification Process • Formal Indicators • Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) • Track 1-3 January 10-January 14 • Track 4 January 24-28 • Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) • Track 1 February 28-March 4 • Track 2-4 March 14-18

  11. AIG Identification Process Informal Indicators • Classroom Behaviors • Classroom Performance • Student Portfolios • Student Interest • Student Motivation

  12. Keeping You Informed….. • AIG Program Brochure-sent home 2 times in 3rd grade • Parent informational meetings • School/ AIG teacher website http://aigwestlakees.wikispaces.com/ • Email for questions and answers jnelson2@wcpss.net

  13. Our goal is to support classrooms with educators working together to help each student grow and develop as fully as possible. ~AIG Explorers Program Goal

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