1. Iredell-Statesville SchoolsAIG Local Plan2014-2015 Parent Informational Meeting

2. 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 Local AIG Plan

3. 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

4. The “Why”: North Carolina AIG Standards • Student Identification • Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction • Personnel & Professional Development • Comprehensive Programming withinthe Total School Community • Partnerships • Program Accountability

5. 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 Local AIG Plan

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 2013-2016 Local AIG Plan

11. The “What”: Services

13. 9th-12th Grade DEP • The high school DEPis 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.

14. 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 SIHS2014-2015 • 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

15. 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

16. Before you leave • General Questions • Breakout Sessions • Advisory Team • Enrichment Events • Feedback

17. 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!