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The AIg Identification Process
The AIg Identification Process
Parents, Teachers, or any other WCPSS staff member may nominate a student for AIG at any point in the school year.
Strong candidates typically meet all or most of the following criteria:
Score in the 95th percentile or higher compared to same-age peers on assessments like CogATs, Iowas, Star Math, and EOGs.
Earn a Level 5 on the EOG in the subject area of consideration
Consistently receive 4s on report cards in the subject area
Demonstrate an ongoing need for enrichment beyond core classroom instruction
The School Based Committee for Gifted Education meets to review all available data for your student. A nomination is not a guaranteed entry into AIG. It is an opportunity for your student's data to be discussed by the SBCGE to see if AIG is a good fit.
Email your teacher to set up a time to discuss your student's data and your interest in the AIG identification process for your student. Then email Ms. Sheehan for more information.
Testing & Nomination Windows
Testing & Nomination Windows
*Not all students who are referred for the AIG identification process need testing. This is determined by the available student data.
*Homeroom teachers must be contacted by the parent/guardian who is nominating. The teacher and the parent will then discuss the student's current data together.
*Students can only take the CogAT and Iowa tests once during a full calendar year. If they tested in the spring of 2026 they cannot take these tests again until the spring of 2027.
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Fall Nomination Window
Track 1: July 1st - August 21st
Tracks 2, 3, 4: July 1st - September 11th
Fall Testing Windows
Track 1: August 24th to September 4th
Tracks 2,3,4: September 15th to September 28th
*These windows only apply to students who will need CogAT and Iowa testing. Some students don't need this testing because they already have sufficient data showing high academic abilities. Students can be nominated at any time. They just can't be tested using the CogAT and Iowa at any time.*
Spring 2027
Spring 2027
Spring Nomination Window
Tracks 1, 2, 3: July 1st - January 4th
Track 4: July 1st - January 22nd
Spring Testing Windows
Tracks 1, 2, 3: January 8th - January 22nd
Track 4: January 28 - February 10th
*These windows only apply to students who will need CogAT and Iowa testing. Some students don't need this testing because they already have sufficient data showing high academic abilities. Students can be nominated at any time. They just can't be tested using the CogAT and Iowa at any time.*
Fast Facts About the AIG Identification Process for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Students
Fast Facts About the AIG Identification Process for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Students
💡3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students can be nominated for the AIG identification process once a year.
💡3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students can be nominated for the AIG identification process once a year.
💡The full AIG identification process typically takes 2-5 months to complete. EAch case Varies due to every student being different.
💡The full AIG identification process typically takes 2-5 months to complete. EAch case Varies due to every student being different.
💡The county offers two testing windows. One in the fall (August/Sept.) and one in the spring (January/February).
💡The county offers two testing windows. One in the fall (August/Sept.) and one in the spring (January/February).
💡Students must be nominated by a parent/guardian or teacher. This nominated but be RECEIVED in writing.
💡Students must be nominated by a parent/guardian or teacher. This nominated but be RECEIVED in writing.
💡A nomination does not guarantee AIG testing or AIG identification. The School Based Committee for Gifted Education will meet about all nominated students to analyze all available data and determine if a referral for testing is appropriate. The SBCGE is made up of classroom teachers, the AIG teacher, TCE administration, and other support staff who can speak to the data being discussed.
💡A nomination does not guarantee AIG testing or AIG identification. The School Based Committee for Gifted Education will meet about all nominated students to analyze all available data and determine if a referral for testing is appropriate. The SBCGE is made up of classroom teachers, the AIG teacher, TCE administration, and other support staff who can speak to the data being discussed.
💡If the data supports the need for possible AIG identification the student will be referred for the AIG identification process. If the data does not support the need the student will not be referred.
💡If the data supports the need for possible AIG identification the student will be referred for the AIG identification process. If the data does not support the need the student will not be referred.
💡Some students need additional testing. Some do not. It all depends on the available student data. All testing is completed by the AIG teacher.
💡Some students need additional testing. Some do not. It all depends on the available student data. All testing is completed by the AIG teacher.
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