1. Region 2 Highlights Standard 4
Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community

2. Practice 4a states Delivers AIG programs and services which
are comprehensive of the academic,
intellectual, social, and emotional needs of
gifted learners across all grade levels and
settings.

3. Traditionally, gifted programs have provided services in grades 4-8…
new NC AIG State Program Standards require services for grades K-12

4. Region 2 is sharing how we address our youngest and our oldest students.

5. In grades K-3, students can be nurtured in whole class lessons or with small group instruction.
PETS Program
Primary Education Thinking Skills
Pieces of Learning

6. Based on 6 characters and thinking skills, students practice convergent, divergent, and evaluative thinking.

7. Teachers can use checklists during whole class lessons to determine small groups in need of additional nurturing.

8. Consistent communications with families is important.

9. Classroom teachers can be trained to implement this service.
U-Stars ~ Plus
Science-based curriculum
Observation tools
Differentiated
Instruction

10. The U-Stars ~ Plus Mission

11. U-Stars~Plus establishes a school and family partnership in student instruction.

12. Classroom teachers will be trained in using:

13. Teacher observation tools

15. Observation tools are used to help teachers identify gifted characteristics.

16. While passing the baton to the next level, it is important that we provide a continuation of services.

17. Roles and Responsibilities of Full Time High School AIG Coach

18. AIG and High School Documentation

21. From paper to practice

22. Science isn’t scary… when you’re collaborating!

23. Roles and Responsibilities of Part Time High School AIG Specialist

24. Assuring that rigor continues

25. ~ from the NC AIG State Program Standards
Providing equity and excellence for all students in North Carolina is a priority; therefore, it is critical to meet the academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners in an overall educational program.

26. Presentation by Karen Burton Sarah Gubitz
High School AIG Coach, Pender County
Sarah Gubitz
AIG Supervisor, New Hanover County