AIG Parent Information
Wondering what we
are up to in AIG?
We email a quarterly AIG Parent Newsletter to let families of enrolled
AIG students know what interesting
things we've been up to, so keep an eye out for that!
New to 4th & 5th Grade AIG?
We offered two beginning of year Caregiver Information Sessions for families
of OCE AIG identified 4th and 5th Graders, one in-person and the other via Google Meet. A letter went home with more information, as did an email. These sessions were for caregivers only and were about 30 minutes long. The information presented at each session was the same. Slides linked here.
AIG FAQ's
What is the difference between AG, IG, and AIG?
Intellectually gifted (IG) students are creative, abstract thinkers & problem solvers; academically gifted (AG) students excel in one or more academic area; students with an AIG identification possess the qualities of both categories. IG, AG, and AIG students are all served in the exact same way in elementary school and beyond. No designation is considered higher or more advanced than another. The designation of AG, IG, or AIG comes from the types data used for student identification.
What if my AIG student is struggling in school?
Any student who needs extra support to meet grade level expectations will receive interventions. It is not uncommon for AIG students to struggle at certain points during the school year. If a need arises for an intervention it will be put in place. Classroom teachers and curriculum support staff work hard to ensure that anything the students needs to be their most successful will be put in place.
Does my student only receive enrichment opportunities in the AIG classroom?
Absolutely not! All classroom teachers provide in-class differentiation for all of their students. This differentiation is designed to meet the needs of each individual learner. When any student demonstrates mastery or the need for differentiation, teachers work to meet those needs in the classroom. Here at OCE, we are proud of our high expectations for differentiation.
Does my AIG student earn grades from AIG?
No, AIG work is not graded. We do not provide grades. We provide enrichment opportunities for students. We provide students with feedback on their work so that they can stretch their learning and abilities.
How is Talent Development different from AIG?
Talent Development (TD) students are students who have gone through the AIG identification process via testing and do not yet have the data to support AIG identification. However, their teacher(s) see gifted qualities in that learner. As a result, we begin collecting additional data that may lead to an AIG identification, such as mClass, STAR Math, NC Check Ins, EOGs, classwork and classroom assessments. The student attends AIG classes with AIG students. OCE's School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) meets at least three times a year to review their portfolio of work. If the data eventually indicates that an AIG identification is appropriate, the committee solidifies that identification.
Does my child need to test for AIG each year?
No, once a child is identified as Gifted, that identification follows them through elementary, middle and high school.