Iredell-Statesville Schools

AIG Local Plan2014-2015

Parent Informational

Meeting

Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 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 Identification2. Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction3. Personnel & Professional Development 4. Comprehensive Programming within

the Total School Community5. Partnerships6. Program Accountability

Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 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 95th percentile or higher

Tested on an individual basis based upon the referral 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/90th percentile or higher

Achievement EOG/EOC 93rd 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:

99th percentile in aptitude 99th percentile achievement 99 percent final grades

Level IV Students—Grade Advancement In both reading and math:

99th percentile in aptitude scores 99th 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.

2014-2015 Identification

Spring 2014 EOG scores are being used in August & September to identified new gifted students since scores were returned so late in the school year.

At the end of the 2013-2014 school year, elementary school principals worked to ensure that students were placed in appropriate cluster groups to support gifted identification and services at the beginning of the school year.

The Portfolio Pathway Students are given the option in 5th, 7th, and 10th 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’ 2013-2016 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 All Middle and High Schools: Honors and AP

Coursework Credit by Demonstrated Mastery Honors Portfolio (High School)

International Baccalaureate (IB): MMIB, NVIB, SIHS Schools committed to a high quality, challenging, international

education for all students IB Career-related Certificate(IBCC) at SIHS 2014-2015

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

Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership (CCTL) Provides technology-enriched curriculum for students who

simultaneously earn a high school degree & an associate’s degree 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

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)

I-SS Summer Enrichment Camps

NC Governor's School

NC Summer Ventures

Local university-sponsored opportunities

Before you leave

General QuestionsBreakout SessionsAdvisory TeamEnrichment EventsFeedback

Thank you for attending.

This presentation will be available on the District AIG Website:

http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/page/242

Have a great school year!