Iredell-Statesville
Schools
AIG Local Plan
2014-2015
Parent
Informational
Meeting
Iredell-Statesville Schools’
2013-2016 Local AIG Plan
The WhyOur rationale for why we do what we do
The WhoWho is identified and
the levels of services
provided
The What &
The HowWhat opportunities our
students have and how
we best meet their needs
The “Why”: Students
An AIG student…
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Performs or shows potential to perform at higher
levels of accomplishment when compared with
others of his/her age, experience, or environment.
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Exhibits high performance capability in intellectual
areas, specific academic fields, or both.
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Requires differentiated educational services beyond
those ordinarily provided by the regular education
program.
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Comes from a variety of cultural and economic
backgrounds.
-NCDPI
The “Why”: North Carolina AIG Standards
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Student Identification
Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction
Personnel & Professional Development
Comprehensive Programming within
the Total School Community
Partnerships
Program Accountability
Iredell-Statesville Schools’
2013-2016 Local AIG Plan
The WhyOur rationale for why we do what we do
The WhoWho is identified and
the levels of services
provided
The What &
The HowWhat opportunities our
students have and how
we best meet their needs
The “Who”: Level II Students
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Grades K-2
Grades 3-12
Ability and achievement  Testing
test scores 95th percentile
 Ability
or higher
CogAT/90th percentile or higher
 Achievement
Tested on an individual
EOG/EOC 93rd percentile or higher
basis based upon the
 Final grades
referral approved by the
93 percent or higher
GPS team
Testing can only be done  Qualifying scores need to be
in the same subject area
once in K-2
Criteria is higher due to the
fact only two are used
The “Who”: Levels I, III, and IV
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Level I Students—Transfer Students (AIG in another district already)
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Level III Students--Subject Advancement
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In one subject area:
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99th percentile in aptitude
99th percentile achievement
99 percent final grades
Level IV Students—Grade Advancement
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In both reading and math:
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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
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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.
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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
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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 WhyOur rationale for why we do what we do
The WhoWho is identified and
the levels of services
provided
The What &
The HowWhat opportunities our
students have and how
we best meet their needs
The “What”: Services
9th-12th Grade DEP
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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
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Dual Language (Spanish/English) Magnet School: EIES
All Middle and High Schools: Honors and AP Coursework
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Credit by Demonstrated Mastery
Honors Portfolio (High School)
International Baccalaureate (IB): MMIB, NVIB, SIHS
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Schools committed to a high quality, challenging, international
education for all students
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Virtual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC): SHS
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Provides technology-enriched curriculum for students who
simultaneously earn a high school degree & an associate’s degree
James Iredell AP Academy (SHS):
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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)
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IB Career-related Certificate(IBCC) at SIHS 2014-2015
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
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Additional competitions
through individual schools
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NCASA Scholastic Cup
Competitions (Quiz Bowl,
Twelve, The Quill, Art
Showcase, Show Choir)
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I-SS Summer Enrichment
Camps
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NC Governor's School
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NC Summer Ventures
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Local university-sponsored
opportunities
Expo
 Battle
of the Books
 Chess
 Robotics
 Odyssey
of the Mind
Before you leave
General
Questions
Breakout Sessions
Advisory Team
Enrichment Events
Feedback
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!