2nd Grade Explorers Program: (First Semester) (NEW PROGRAM)
During the first semester, all 2nd grade classes will have push-in lessons with the AIG teacher. This will include STEAM activities and preparation lessons for the CogAT assessment.
2nd Grade Testing: (Second Semester) (NEW PROGRAM)
A new WCPSS AIG program starting in the 2024-2025 school year. All second grade students are administered the CogAT Assessment in March. If the composite or subtest score on the CogAT is at or above the 85th percentile then students will be eligible to take the IOWA Assessment in April.
After taking the Iowa Assessment, students who score at or above the 95th percentile on the CogAT and Iowa will be considered for referral to the School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE). The SBCGE will proceed in determining if the student should be identified. The assessment scores are used in addition to regular classroom work samples to determine a need for AIG identification.
If you have any questions about AIG services or the 2nd and 3rd Grade Explorers program, please contact the AIG teacher at your school, Meghan Sollars, msollars@wcpss.net. Thank you!
3rd Grade Explorers Program: (First Semester)
The purpose of the Wake County Public School Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program is to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for students who perform, or show potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment.
The Wake County AIG Program supports a unique nurturing component, 3rd Grade Explorers. In the first part of the school year, the AIG teacher works with whole-class groups in third grade. Students who demonstrate high performance while working with their classroom teachers and/or the AIG teacher will then participate in small enrichment groups called 3rd Grade Explorers. Some students may participate in one or more small group experiences, while other students may not demonstrate a need for this enrichment. Participation in a small group experience does not mean that the student has been, or will be, identified for future AIG services.
3rd Grade Testing:
All third grade students are administered the CogAT Assessment in October/November. If the composite or subtest score on the CogAT is at or above the 85th percentile then students will be eligible to take the IOWA Assessment in December.
3rd Grade AIG Program: (Second Semester)
After taking the Iowa Assessment, students who score at or above the 95th percentile on the CogAT and Iowa will be considered for referral to the School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE). The SBCGE will proceed in determining if the student should be identified. The assessment scores are used in addition to regular classroom work samples and Fall Explorers participation to determine a need for AIG identification.
If you have any questions about AIG services or the 2nd and 3rd Grade Explorers program, please contact the AIG teacher at your school, Meghan Sollars, msollars@wcpss.net. Thank you!