Understanding the AIG Program Acceleration Challenge Honors Innovation Enrichment Visionary Excellence PCS Parent/Guardian Meeting November 4, 2010

Agenda Introductions Overview of PCS AIG Plan Role of the AIG Coach Services for AIG students Question/Answer

Local Plan Development New AIG Standards from DPI Self-assessment by AIG Coaches and administrators Input from AIG Advisory Board Survey data from students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators Selected focus standards for as basis for local plan

Program Design Vision: We will facilitate the enrichment, extension, and acceleration of the curriculum for high-achieving and gifted learners. The mission of the Academic and Intellectually Gifted Program is to help students have more questions than answers and nurture a love of discovery. We encourage students to be a constant source of energy, to seek answers thereby creating lifelong learners.

Identification Students are identified as gifted at the end of third grade or the beginning of fourth grade. Students can also be identified throughout 4 th -12 th grades. If students demonstrate evidence of giftedness in three of the four areas, they may be identified as AIG (Academically Intellectually Gifted).

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) - Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test- 2 nd Ed. (NNAT2)- Student must score at least 90 th percentile (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) - CAT, TerraNova, Stanford 10, and FCAT scores will be considered for transfer students* - 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 - GPA- 3.5 unweighted (grades 9-12) - Portfolio Samples - Grades- yearly average of 90 or above in the area of identification - Renzulli Scale for Rating Behavioral Characteristics of Talented and Gifted Students (completed by AIG Coach, classroom teacher, or other school personnel) - Behavior Scale completed by parent/guardian - Interest Inventory/Interview completed by student * Qualifying achievement tests must be nationally normed IQ Test- Scores of 130 or above will be considered for students who already receive services through the Exceptional Children’s program. Scores from IQ tests administered outside of the school setting will be reviewed by the AIG Coach during the screening process, but a score of 130 or above does not guarantee identification in the AIG Program.

The Role of the AIG Coach with Classroom Teachers (Elem/MS) Assist with vertical alignment Assist with data analysis Assist with curriculum pacing Collaborate on differentiated instruction Co-teaching and model lessons Develop instructional resources for enrichment activities, projects, and instruction

The Role of the AIG Coach at the High School level Consult with students on college applications Monitor AIG student course selection assuring they are on a gifted track with Honors and Advanced Placement courses Assist with data analysis Help counselors with student academic planning meetings Assist with College Fair Day Work with Chambers of Commerce to obtain scholarship dollars for students Attend seminars on college admissions and relevant information so that the AIG Coach can assist students in college visits and tours Assist in finding community service opportunities to build a stronger student resume for college Assist with and monitor signing up for SAT and ACT ADEP meetings with each student at least once a year State and regional meetings to maintain accurate trends in advancing Academically Gifted education.

Service Options Nurturing Services (available in grades K-12) Students who show strong academic performance in grades K-12 may receive nurturing services although they have not been identified as AIG. The purpose of these services is to nurture their potential and support their academic success. Collaborative Services (available in grades 4-8) Students are cluster grouped with AIG and other high performing students. The AIG Coach will work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan differentiated instruction and critical thinking activities. Consultative Services (available in grades 4-8) Students may not be cluster grouped with AIG and other high performing students but will still receive services from the AIG Coach. These services will be based on the student’s needs. Services for High School Students (available in grades 9-12) 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 Coach.

AIG Program Plan for Student’s Service and Curricular Accommodations ADEPs for elementary, middle, and high school students are reviewed annually with students and parents/guardians

Acceleration Options Subject acceleration for students needs documentation and collaboration with the AIG Coach High school courses offered in middle schools (Algebra, Algebra II, Earth and Environmental Science, World History, English I, and foreign language)

What you can expect from your child’s AIG Coach Yearly parent/guardian meeting Review of ADEP (paperwork explaining service options) Advocate for gifted students Monthly AIG newsletter for parents/guardians

AIG Local Plan View the plan online tments/instructional_support_services/aig/ p_c_s_local_a_i_g_plan_ / See the AIG Coach at your school to view a copy

Enrichment Opportunities Summer Enrichment: om_content&view=article&id=129&Itemid=122 om_content&view=article&id=129&Itemid=122 Enrichment Opportunitities: g/CCDocuments/EnrichmentOpportunities.pdf g/CCDocuments/EnrichmentOpportunities.pdf Summer and Enrichment Opportunities – nts/album/default.php?sectiondetailid= nts/album/default.php?sectiondetailid=47108

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