This presentation was provided by WCPSS to introduce the AIG program to parents and share the processes and procedures used to identify and serve AIG students. Additionally, you will find some specifics about the AIG program at ECMMS.
This presentation was provided by WCPSS to introduce Credit by Demonstrated Mastery to parents and share the processes and procedures needed for a student to earn CDM for a course.
AIG Scheduling
Dr. Danehower is visiting ELA classrooms to support AIG Learners 1st Quarter. You will see her during your class.
AIG Quarterly Modules
These modules will guide AIG student learning for each quarter. Students will
begin each Module with Dr. Danehower's support
continue working on them in core and elective classes when they have finished their classwork
have check-ins with Dr. Danehower
attend Fun Fridays when they complete module milestones
Summer Opportunities in WCPSS District Area
LuneSpark Center for Creativity: Acting, Manga/Anime, Filmmaking, Crafts, Music. Students make a movie each week.
Stemarga: Engineering Camp, Science Camp
Chess Camps: Triangle Chess Center
Triangle Youth Music: Jazz, Strings, Improv
Camp Invention: Build and experiment
Journey to Space: North Carolina Museum of natural Science
LifeLong Learning: Online WCPSS class to gain skills
Camp Flintlock: Colonial American Summer Camp
CoderSchool: Summer and After-school coding classes
Zebra Robotics: Stem Camps
Kramden Technology Camps: Build a PC, Coding Basics, Digital Creativity
ArtSpace Summer Camps: Creative projects
Schoolhouse of Wonder: Year-round track out camps
Read Around the World Challenge!
AIG students at ECMMS will be participating in a Read Around the World Competition for the remainder of the year. Dr. Danehower and Ms. Stone partnered to create a challenge that will allow students to study different countries and cultures. Each AIG student will be recording the choice novels they read based on the Sustainable Development Goal, and organizing and reflecting on these novels. They will share their thinking on their AIG Learning Portfolios. The grade level with the most novels read in the wild will earn a celebration in AIG near the year's end.
Meet Dr. Nan Danehower
Dr. Danehower (she/her) has worked in the education field for over 30 years. Her background spans teaching from elementary school to college, especially in the areas of ELA and literacy. She has served as a math coach for middle school as well. She earned her doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction from Gardner Webb University in 2020, and her Master's and Bachelor's degrees from NC State University.
Dr. Danehower's educational passions include challenging scholars to think deeply and broadly about complex topics, and to help scholars build pathways for individual learning and accessing new knowledge.
Outside of education, Dr. Danehower loves to read, watch football and basketball, and is an avid NC State Women's basketball fan. Go Pack!
Find us using #AIGImps on Twitter
Follow us on our learning journey using the #AIGImps hashtag on Twitter. You will see activities we are doing in classes, in the media center and independently. We are excited about our new online presence.