ABSS Academically Intellectually Gifted Program AIG DEPIDEP Meeting

ABSS Academically Intellectually Gifted Program

AIG DEP/IDEP Meeting Agenda 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. Introductions How will my child be served? What service options will my child receive? What activities will my child be involved in this year? The Reevaluation, Process, Questions/Concerns Signing the DEP/IDEP

AIG Services K-3 Students are served two times each week for a minimum of 30 minutes per class. This equals 1 hour per week in each identified area.

AIG Services Resource 4 – 5 Grades Students are served 1 ½ hours per week (usually 45 minutes per class, two times each week) for each identified area.

AIG Accelerated Services 4 -5 Grades Students are served an additional 45 minutes per week for each identified area.

AIG Program Service Options Cluster Grouping Resource Class with AIG Specialist Cross-age and/or Subject Grouping Classroom Differentiated Instruction

AIG Activities May Include: Problem-Based Learning Projects Integration of Technology Emphasis on Critical Thinking Skills Exposure to Junior Great Books and other Literature Research Projects

AIG Placement Process with which 3 rd graders were placed in Spring 2013. K-2 nd were placed according to accelerated guidelines. • Test scores 93% - 96% Resource • Grades A/B • OI score • Test scores 97% -99% • All A’s Accelerated • OI score Cognitive Abilities Test (Aptitude) Classroom Observation Inventory IOWA Test of Basic Skills (Achievement) Report Card Grades To qualify for AIG services students must have 3 out of 4 areas within the Resource; at least one area must be a test score. To qualify for Acceleration services, students must meet all 4 criteria in the

AIG Placement Process, 4 th, 5 th Grade, with which these students were placed in Spring 2013 • Test scores 93% - 97% Resource • Grades A/B • OI score Cognitive Abilities Test (Aptitude) IOWA Test of Basic Skills (Achievement) • Test scores 98% -99% • All A’s Accelerated • OI score Classroom Observation Inventory Report Card Grades and/or Previous Year’s EOG Scores To qualify for AIG services students must have 3 out of 4 areas within the Resource range; at least one area must be a test score. Students must meet all 4 criteria in the acceleration range to qualify

Questions or Concerns • AIG teachers and lead teachers (coordinators) are asked to revise the plan every three years. The new plan has been approved by the school board and will be available on the ABSS website within the next month. • According to the new plan, which goes into effect for the 2013 -14 school year, students will not be re-evaluated.

AIG Breakout Sessions Meet with your child’s regular education teacher! Sign your child’s DEP Thanks for coming! Together we can make a difference!