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What is AIG?
A.I.G., “Academically/Intellectually Gifted,” is New Hanover County’s program for gifted education. A.I.G. labels the services delivered, not the students themselves.
Who needs AIG?
Students who display high levels of achievement, aptitude, interest, and motivation to learn may benefit from services provided by A.I.G.. A variety of service delivery options are available for students performing above grade level in one or more areas of the curriculum.
How are students chosen to participate?
A student must be nominated for the A.I.G. program. A parent, teacher, or student may begin the nomination process. Once the nomination has been made, a variety of data will be collected to help us evaluate the student’s academic needs. As a parent, you will complete an “Observation Checklist,” which will help us to develop a broader understanding of your child strengths, interests, and needs. The classroom teacher and student will also complete evaluation forms and data will be collected on classroom performance. After all the data has been collected, the Winter Park Match Team will review the information. The Match Team, comprised of the Gifted Education Specialist, an administrator, and classroom teachers will determine if services are needed, and if so, what services and method of delivery is most appropriate.
What are the various levels of service delivery?
Differentiated instructional practices will involve grouping students. Grouping strategies for ALL identified AIG students may include:
Cluster grouping
Flexible skills grouping
Ability grouping
Cooperative learning groups of similar ability
Within class performance grouping
SOME identified AIG students may receive strategically targeted instruction, in addition to the core instruction, so that ceilings are not placed on learning. These options may include but not limited to:
Ability Grouping
Abstraction
Cluster grouping
Competitions or advanced clubs
Complexity
Concept-based programs
Cooperative learning teams of similar ability
Curriculum compacting
Goal setting for college planning
Honors, Advanced Placement courses
Method of inquiry
Pullout Grouping
FEW identified AIG students receive intensive targeted services. These services are provided to gifted learners who demonstrate the greatest intellectual need and have not sufficiently responded to the previous services on the continuum. These services may in some cases replace core instruction. The duration of the targeted services may be extended for a longer period of time and varies based on student assessment and progress monitoring data. These options may include but not limited to:
Single subject acceleration
Whole grade skipping
Early entrance to school
Curriculum compacting
Concurrent enrollment
Honors, Advanced Placement courses
Mentorships
Early College admission
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM)
Dual Enrollment Learning
Extra Curricular Programs
Special Schools for the Gifted (like NC School of Science and Math)
What are some of the delivery options for AIG services?
AIG services may be delivered by any certified teacher. Classroom teachers work closely with the Gifted Education Specialist to differentiate and implement the best general education content for each student’s needs. These practices may include:
team teaching, cluster grouping, subject grouping, resource units, resource class, cross-grade grouping, anchor activities, curriculum compacting, learning centers, tiered assignments, learning contracts, computer-based instruction, independent study, small group electives
What is a DEP?
Every student receiving AIG services will have a personal DEP or Differentiated Education Plan. This form is completed by the Match Team and determines what type and level of services are prescribed. The DEP is sent home for parents to review and MUST be signed and returned to school every year. Every student receiving AIG services will be reviewed annually to determine which delivery model best suits his or her current needs.
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