Transcript Understanding the AIG Program

Understanding
the AIG Program
PCS Parent Meeting
Fall 2014
Acceleration
Challenge
Honors
Innovation
Enrichment
Visionary
Excellence
Agenda
Overview of 2013-2016 PCS AIG
Plan
Role of the AIG Academic Advisor
Services for AIG students
Funding
 The AIG program is funded by the
state
 Unlike some counties, we receive no
local funding
 Funding for each county is based on
4% of their Average Daily Membership
(ADM), not the number of identified
AIG students
 In 2013-2014, we served 12% of our
ADM
ADEP ~ Collaborative Services (4-8)
Advanced Differentiated Education Plan
 Students are cluster grouped (four to ten
students identified as gifted students) in a
heterogeneous (or mixed ability) class
 AIG Advisor works collaboratively with teachers
to plan differentiated instruction
 Examples of differentiated instruction:
compacting, tiered assignments, and
independent contracts
 Your child’s ADEP will be sent home with each
report card
Identification
 Students are identified as gifted at the
beginning of fourth grade
 Students can also be identified in grades 4th12th as a result of additional testing
 Additional testing for AIG placement will
only be completed once a year (February)
based on referrals from the AIG Advisor,
parents, or teachers
 “We don’t give the gift, we don’t take it
away”
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
Achievement
Performance
Observation of
Gifted
Characteristics
-Cognitive Abilities
Test (CogAT)Student must score
at least 90th
percentile in area of
identification
(grade 3 only)
-Iowa Test of Basic
Skills (ITBS)Student must score
at least 90th
percentile in area of
identification
(grades 3-8)
-EOG scoresStudent must score
at least 90th
percentile in area of
identification
(grades 3-8)
-Renzulli Scale for
Rating Behavioral
Characteristics of
Talented and Gifted
Students (completed
by AIG Advisor,
classroom teacher, or
other school
personnel)
-EOC scores-Otis-Lennon School -Iowa Test of
Student must score
Ability Test
Educational
at least 90th
(OLSAT)- Student
Development (ITED) percentile in area of -Behavior Scale
must score at least Student must score identification
completed by
90th percentile in
at least 90th
parent/guardian
area of
percentile in area of
identification
identification
-Interest
(grades 3-12)
(grades 9-12)
Inventory/Interview
completed by student
Service Options
Nurturing Services (available in grades K-12)
 Students who show strong academic performance in
grades K-12 may receive nurturing services even though
they have not been identified as AIG- The purpose of
these services is to nurture their potential and support
their academic success Ex. Project USTARS program
Collaborative Services (available in grades 4-8)
 The AIG Academic Advisor will work collaboratively with
classroom teachers to plan differentiated instruction for
the AIG Cluster groups
Services for High School Students
 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 Academic Advisor
The Role of the AIG Academic
Advisor
Assist with vertical alignment
Assist with data analysis
Assist with curriculum compacting
Collaborate on differentiated instruction
Co-teaching and model lessons
Develop instructional resources for
enrichment activities, projects, and
instruction
 Identification process and paperwork
maintenance
**Schedules of AIG Academic Advisors
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The Role of the High School
AIG Advisor
 Works with counselors to monitor AIG
student course selection (Honors and
Advanced Placement courses)
 Monitors student progress
 Assists students with college and career
planning
 Assists students and acts as a liaison for
service learning and volunteerism
 Coordinates Governor’s School and other
programs
 Assists students with application process for
enrichment programs such as NCSSM
AIG Supported Programs
K-3 Project Ustars
4-5: Cluster Grouping with AIG
Advisor inclusion, Perennial Math
6-8 Springboard (Pre AP Program)
9-12 Honors classes, AP classes,
Career and College Promise Program
(CFCC)
AIG Seminars
High School Courses Offered in
Middle School
7th Grade- Earth and Environmental
8th Grade- Math I
English I
World History
Other courses may be taken via NCVPS
Requirements for these classes are set by the Pender
County Board of Education. Students are evaluated
for possible recommendation for this acceleration.
What does this mean for AIG
students and their parents?
 All AIG students will attend seminars with their
AIG Advisor to address various social and
emotional needs
 Advanced Differentiated Education Plans,
(ADEP’s) will be maintained by teachers for all
AIG students (4-8)
 Parents will receive a copy of the updated plan
with each report card
 All AIG students will, as appropriate, receive
academic services through the implementation
of various programs adopted by Pender County
Schools (Springboard, USTARS~ PLUS, etc.)
 Students taking advanced classes will have an
acceleration plan in place
 Parents will be given information about
acceleration plans for advanced courses
Got Questions?
 Alexis Lunsford
[email protected] (K-8)
 Mary Strong
[email protected] (K-5)
 Brandy Townsend
[email protected] (9-12)
AIG Local Plan 2013-2016
•View the plan online:
http://www.pendercountyschools.net/departmen
ts/instructional_support_services/aig/pcs_local
_aig_plan_2013-2016/
Or go to www. Pendercountyschools.net; click
on Departments; click on Instructional Services;
click on AIG; click on AIG Plan
•See the AIG Academic Advisor at your school
to view a copy
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