Understanding the AIG Program A cceleration C hallenge H onors I nnovation E nrichment V isionary E xcellence PCS Parent Meeting Fall 2014

Agenda  Overview of PCS AIG Plan  Role of the AIG Academic Advisor  Services for AIG students

Funding  The AIG program is funded by the state  Unlike some counties, we receive no local funding  Funding for each county is based on 4% of their Average Daily Membership (ADM), not the number of identified AIG students  In , we served 12% of our ADM

ADEP ~ Collaborative Services (4-8) Advanced Differentiated Education Plan  Students are cluster grouped (four to ten students identified as gifted students) in a heterogeneous (or mixed ability) class  AIG Advisor works collaboratively with teachers to plan differentiated instruction  Examples of differentiated instruction: compacting, tiered assignments, and independent contracts  Your child’s ADEP will be sent home with each report card

Identification  Students are identified as gifted at the beginning of fourth grade  Students can also be identified in grades 4 th - 12 th as a result of additional testing  Additional testing for AIG placement will only be completed once a year (February) based on referrals from the AIG Advisor, parents, or teachers  “We don’t give the gift, we don’t take it away”

Pender County Schools Identification 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. Aptitude/ Ability AchievementPerformanceObservation of Gifted Characteristics - Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)- Student must score at least 90 th percentile in area of identification (grade 3 only) - Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT)- Student must score at least 90 th percentile in area of identification (grades 3-12) - Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)- Student must score at least 90 th percentile in area of identification (grades 3-8) - Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) Student must score at least 90 th percentile in area of identification (grades 9-12) - EOG scores- Student must score at least 90 th percentile in area of identification (grades 3-8) - EOC scores- Student must score at least 90 th percentile in area of identification - Renzulli Scale for Rating Behavioral Characteristics of Talented and Gifted Students (completed by AIG Advisor, classroom teacher, or other school personnel) - Behavior Scale completed by parent/guardian - Interest Inventory/Interview completed by student

Service Options Nurturing Services (available in grades K-12)  Students who show strong academic performance in grades K-12 may receive nurturing services even though they have not been identified as AIG- The purpose of these services is to nurture their potential and support their academic success Ex. Project USTARS program Collaborative Services (available in grades 4-8)  The AIG Academic Advisor will work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan differentiated instruction for the AIG Cluster groups Services for High School Students  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 Academic Advisor

The Role of the AIG Academic Advisor  Assist with vertical alignment  Assist with data analysis  Assist with curriculum compacting  Collaborate on differentiated instruction  Co-teaching and model lessons  Develop instructional resources for enrichment activities, projects, and instruction  Identification process and paperwork maintenance **Schedules of AIG Academic Advisors

The Role of the High School AIG Advisor  Works with counselors to monitor AIG student course selection (Honors and Advanced Placement courses)  Monitors student progress  Assists students with college and career planning  Assists students and acts as a liaison for service learning and volunteerism  Coordinates Governor’s School and other programs  Assists students with application process for enrichment programs such as NCSSM

AIG Supported Programs  K-3 Project Ustars  4-5: Cluster Grouping with AIG Advisor inclusion, Perennial Math  6-8 Springboard (Pre AP Program)  9-12 Honors classes, AP classes, Career and College Promise Program (CFCC)  AIG Seminars

High School Courses Offered in Middle School 7 th Grade- Earth and Environmental 8 th Grade- Math I English I World History Other courses may be taken via NCVPS Requirements for these classes are set by the Pender County Board of Education. Students are evaluated for possible recommendation for this acceleration.

What does this mean for AIG students and their parents?  All AIG students will attend seminars with their AIG Advisor to address various social and emotional needs  Advanced Differentiated Education Plans, (ADEP’s) will be maintained by teachers for all AIG students (4-8)  Parents will receive a copy of the updated plan with each report card  All AIG students will, as appropriate, receive academic services through the implementation of various programs adopted by Pender County Schools (Springboard, USTARS~ PLUS, etc.)  Students taking advanced classes will have an acceleration plan in place  Parents will be given information about acceleration plans for advanced courses

Got Questions?  Alexis Lunsford (K-8)  Mary Strong (K-5)  Brandy Townsend (9-12)

AIG Local Plan View the plan online: ts/instructional_support_services/aig/pcs_local _aig_plan_ / Or go to www. Pendercountyschools.net; click on Departments; click on Instructional Services; click on AIG; click on AIG Plan See the AIG Academic Advisor at your school to view a copy

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