Iredell-Statesville Schools AIG Local Plan Parent Informational Meeting

Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Local AIG Plan 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

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

The “Why”: North Carolina AIG Standards 1. Student Identification 2. Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction 3. Personnel & Professional Development 4. Comprehensive Programming within the Total School Community 5. Partnerships 6. Program Accountability

Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Local AIG Plan 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

The “Who”: Level II Students Grades K-2  Ability and achievement test scores 95 th 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/90 th percentile or higher  Achievement EOG/EOC 93 rd percentile or higher  Final grades 93 percent or higher  Qualifying scores need to be in the same subject area

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:  99 th percentile in aptitude  99 th percentile achievement  99 percent final grades  Level IV Students—Grade Advancement  In both reading and math:  99 th percentile in aptitude scores  99 th 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.

Identification  Spring 2015 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 school year, elementary school principals worked to ensure that students were placed in appropriate cluster groups to support gifted identification and services for the school year.  At the end of the school year, middle school and high school principals worked to ensure that students were placed in appropriate classrooms to support gifted identification and services for the school year.

The Portfolio Pathway  Students are given the option in 5 th, 7 th, and 10 th 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.

Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Local AIG Plan 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

The “What”: Services

9th-12th Grade DEP  The high school DEP is 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.

Choice Options  Dual Language (Spanish/English) Magnet School: EIES, EIMS  Expansion to EIMS in  Honors and Advanced Placement Coursework  AP exam fees will be paid through NCDPI in  Credit by Demonstrated Mastery – Spring 2015  International Baccalaureate (IB): CCE, MMS, NVS, SIHS  Schools committed to a high quality, challenging, international education for all students  IB Career-related Certificate(IBCC) at SIHS  Primary Years Programme (PPY) at CCE  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

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 (NCVPS)

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)  NC Governor's School  NC Summer Ventures  I-SS Summer Enrichment Camps  Local university-sponsored opportunities

Before you leave  General Questions  Breakout Sessions  Advisory Team  Enrichment Events  Feedback

Thank you for attending. This presentation will be available on the District AIG Website: Have a great school year!