1. Carmel’s AIG Program Academically and Intelligently Gifted

2. How is middle school TD different from elementary school TD? Carmel uses cluster groups to serve our TD students in the classrooms. We do not use a “pull out” model; instead students are served in their classrooms through differentiated instruction. Students are provided learning experiences and assessments that are conceptually advanced, challenging and complex. Lessons involve critical thinking, creative problems solving and inquiry based assessment. Teachers will use pre and post assessments to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses as well as ensure that students have mastered concepts taught. Our Goal: to provide appropriately challenging, stimulating experiences throughout the school day. Talent Development Department

3. Desired Outcomes Curriculum studied in greater depth through the rigor of lessons and differentiated activities. Curriculum enriched to include above-grade level material when appropriate. Advanced pace of learning. Talent Development Department

4. TD Resources SpringBoard: A College Board designed flexible framework which helps students develop knowledge and skills needed for Advanced Placement William and Mary: Resources from the Center for Gifted Education Jacob’s Ladder: An inquiry process allowing learners to critically analyze text by determining implications and consequences, generalizations, main ideas, and creative synthesis

5. Special Programs at Carmel  National Academic League (NAL)  Science Olympiad  Math Counts  National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) - 8 th grade  Yearly Musical  Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Talent Development Department  Shakespeare Recitation Contest  Student Council  Geography Bee  Spelling Bee  Odyssey of the Mind (OM)  Chess Club  Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP)  Battle of the Books

6. For questions or concerns Contact Peggy Fadero, Academic Facilitator Peggy.fadero@cms.k12.nc.us