Advanced Learners
ABSS AIG Plan
In response to state legislation, Article 9-B, ABSS completed the latest three year AIG Plan in the spring of 2022. The plan, under guidelines set by the State Board of Education, is designed to identify and establish criteria for providing educational services at all levels, K-12.
Click the buttons below for more information on the 2022-2025 AIG Plan.
K-12 Advanced Learner Information
Click the buttons below to access grade-span documents regarding Advanced Learner/AIG Services.
Credit By Demonstrated Mastery
CDM is for current 8th graders and up to obtain high school credit for standard level courses in North Carolina without requiring the student to complete classroom instruction and/or seat time.
How can the K-12 Advanced Learners Coordinator support you?
Connect With Me
Angelique Austin
Email: angelique_austin@abss.k12.nc.us
Mobile & Text: 336-516-0381
Office: 336-438-4000 ext. 37834
Twitter: @angeenc
Supporting Teachers
Supporting elementary AIG teachers with curriculum, instruction, and implementation of the ABSS AIG Plan
Supporting elementary, middle, and high school teachers with efficient and effective ways to differentiate instruction for all learners
Supporting high school Advanced Placement teachers with AP Central resources, including Instructional Planning Reports, AP Classroom, and progress checks.
Supporting all teachers with designing engaging, collaborative, and authentic learning experiences for modern students
Learning Opportunities for YOU!
ABSS Gifted Education Professional Development: REGISTER HERE FOR 2023-24
Blended Learning Opportunity
Canvas Modules (asynchronous work and discussion opportunities)
Face-to-face sessions
Support from AIG Specialists
September - May
Flexible due dates
Flexible time-line
Optional Gifted Education Praxis Study Materials
Earn up to 3 CEUs
NC Association of Gifted & Talented (NCAGT)
Website: https://www.ncagt.org/
Next Annual Conference: March 2024
National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC)
Website: https://nagc.org/