Standard 1 Identification

Standard 1: Identification

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In order to be identified in the AIG program this year NOMINATIONS must be received by

AIG NOMINATION AND IDENTIFICATION TIMELINE

Standard One: Student Identification

The LEA's student identification procedures for AIG are clear, equitable, and comprehensive and lead towards appropriate educational services.

Identification: Formal identification for gifted services typically begins in 3rd grade.

Nominations: A student may be nominated for gifted services at any time throughout the year. Students can be nominated by a parent, a teacher, a peer, or can nominate themselves. If you would like to nominate a child for gifted services, please contact Mrs. Boger.

Once nominated for services, data will be collected from the parents, teachers, and student. Once the data is collected, the Porters Neck Match team will meet to determine if gifted services are appropriate or if additional data is needed.

The Match Team is composed of the Gifted Education Specialist, administrators, and teachers. The team uses multiple criteria to evaluate gifted potential. Students must meet at least 2 of the 3 criteria listed below in order to qualify for gifted services:

1. Aptitude (by standardized test scores) - Indicator of a student's capacity for learning

2. Achievement (by standardized test scores) - Indicator of a student's knowledge

3. Artifacts - Indicators of a student's potential to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, experience, and/or environment. (ex: work samples, observable behaviors, etc.)

Once a determination regarding the level and delivery of services has been made, the Match team will notify parents. Please see "AIG Overview" to learn more about the levels of service and the delivery options.

Grievance Policy: G.S.115C-150.8. Review of Disagreements - In the event that the procedure developed under G.S. 115C-150.7(b)(7) fails to resolve a disagreement, the parent or guardian may file a petition for a contested case hearing under Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. The scope of review shall be limited to (I) whether the local school administrative unit improperly failed to identify the child as an academically or intellectually gifted student, or (II) whether the local plan developed under G.S. 115C-150.7 has been implemented appropriately with regard to the child. Following the hearing, the administrative law judge shall make a decision that contains findings of fact and conclusions of law. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the decision of the administrative law judge becomes final, is binding on the parties, and is not subject to further review under Article 4 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.

In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, New Hanover County Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.