Wake County AIG ProgramThe Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program provides a rewarding experience 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. AIG students receive specific education services beyond those ordinarily provided by the traditional educational program. With AIG, outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata and in all areas of human endeavor. We aim to identify students from every walk of life who qualify for AIG services. The goal is to provide opportunities to fully develop each learner's potential.
Inquiries regarding gifted services Parent inquiries about the AIG Program appropriate options for differentiation should be directed to the child's assigned school. The following sequence is recommended:
Identification ProcessGifted education is provided for students who consistently perform above grade level and demonstrate need for additional rigorous academic differentiation in kindergarten through grade twelve. Multiple criteria are used for identification and include both formal and informal indicators. The School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) reviews formal and informal indicators for all nominations to determine which students should be referred for additional assessments:
Students referred for additional assessments prior to their taking the CogAT in third grade will be evaluated by the AIG psychologist. Nominations for 3rd grade are reviewed once CogAT and Iowa scores are available. Students are referred on the basis of these scores. Students who are referred by the SBCGE in grades 4– 12 are administered the CogAT and Iowa during established testing windows. Contact the AIG teacher and/or administration for testing window dates. NominationsNomination Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade may be nominated by a parent, student, teacher or other school personnel at any time. Students in kindergarten through 3rd grade may be nominated for AIG service when they demonstrate consistent performance two or more grade levels above their current grade. The SBCGE will review available indicators for all nominations.
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) administers the CogAT to all 3rd grade students. Students who obtain a CogAT composite or subtest score at or above the 85th percentile will be eligible to take the Iowa. Students who score at the 95th percentile on either the CogAT or Iowa will be considered for nomination to the School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE). |