AIG Presentation Tiller School Board of Directors January 14, 2014

Topics for Tonight: What is giftedness? AIG? Overview of State AIG Program Standards Review of Carteret County Schools AIG Plan Tiller School Service Options & Strategies For Gifted Learners

What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning. ~Chuck Grassley

Bright vs. Gifted Child A Bright Child….A Gifted Child…. knows the answerasks the questions, sometimes deep probing/abstract Is interestedIs highly curious Is attentiveIs mentally and physically involved Has good ideasHas wild, sometimes silly ideas Works hardPlays around, yet tests well Answers the questionsDiscusses in detail, elaborates Top groupBeyond the group Listens with interestShows strong feelings and opinions Learns with easeAlready knows 6-8 repetitions for mastery1-2 repetitions for mastery

NC AIG Program Standards Historical Overview of AIG in NC State of NC definition of AIG Students Rationale Foundations Purposes Organization Future Ready Goals for 21 st Century

Local Plan Requirements Screening, identification, placement procedures Clear statement of the program including variety of services and settings *Can set criteria Measurable objectives Professional development Plan to involve the community Administrative role for implementation of the plan Grievance procedure 3 year plan, approved by LEA and SBOE Accountability

Indicators and Evidences of Giftedness Typically Used for ID & Placement Aptitude (IQ) Test Achievement Test Gifted rating scales Classroom performance EOG Tests Placement is a process! *In most counties, students are identified at the end of 2 nd grade and begin service in grade 3.

Review of Carteret County AIG Plan Glossary K-5, Elementary School Screening/Eligibility Criteria/Associated Service Options 6-8, Middle School Screening/Eligibility Criteria/Associated Service Options Placement Cycle

What’s the AIG population of Tiller School? *Using Carteret County School requirements, based on classroom performance and EOG scores from GradeTier 2/3Tier 4Total Totals11617

Current Service Options at Tiller Regular class setting, differentiation (content, process, product) Regular class setting, ability grouped Cluster grouping in regular classroom In-class flexible grouping Cross-grade grouping/flexible subject grouping Grade acceleration Academic Choice Afterschool Enrichment Clubs Duke TIP program Achievement testing in Spring of 5 th grade year to assist with AIG screening/ID/Placement

Technology Assisted Differentiation Learning A-Z Raz Kids Reading Eggs Achieve 3000 Lexile Framework (measured through SRI) BYOD program

Pros & Cons of a State AIG Plan ProsCons Structured Funding Awareness Additional AccommodationsSocial Stigma Effectiveness/ Exclusivness Time Transferability

In closing… Questions? Additional information needed?