Gifted Programming in Cabarrus County Schools CCS Elementary

Gifted Programming in Cabarrus County Schools

CCS Elementary AIG Programming 1 st & 2 nd 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th

LIFT Purpose: To cultivate and nurture gifted potential in young, high ability students.

LIFT Format First Grade • A series of whole group lessons highlighting thinking skills followed by small group lessons. Second Grade • Consecutive whole group lessons focusing on more in-depth thinking skills are taught the first semester. • Whole group and small group lessons alternate throughout the school year. • Small group lessons are taught during the second semester. • AIG Teacher and Classroom teacher observe during these lessons to determine small groups. Groups are fluid and flexible. • AIG teacher uses portfolio data and classroom teacher input to determine small groups. Groups members tend to remain the same during the second semester.

Dudley LIFT Curriculum: Sybil The LIFT program consists of whole group and small group lessons focusing on Convergent, Divergent, Visual/Spatial, and Evaluative thinking skills. Isabelle Max Jordan

Please understand… • Students pulled for small groups in 1 st grade may not necessarily be pulled for small groups in 2 nd grade. • Group participation is determined by a student’s individual strengths. • Small group participation does not mean that they are formally identified AIG. • The formal identification process will take place in 3 rd-5 th grade.

Academically gifted: student performs well above grade level in one or more academic areas. “Strong student” Intellectually gifted: student possesses a high I. Q. / aptitude score in comparison to peers. Has the ability to learn new information quickly. Gifted programs VARY by county/state. Each has unique placement criteria. “One program does not fit all”

AIG Nomination and Testing Timeline & Expectations August-September: 4 th and 5 th Grade Nominations are reviewed, students tested, and placement determined. Late September-October: 3 rd Grade Nominations are reviewed, students tested and placement determined. If the AIG team proceeds with a students nomination: • Parents receive permission forms for testing • Testing takes place (Aptitude and/or achievement) • Test results and placement/ non-placements are sent to parents If Student is Identified as Gifted, parents will receive an invitation to attend a parent meeting.

Questions? Angie Waters angela. waters@cabarrus. k 12. nc. us Angie Martin angela. martin@cabarrus. k 12. nc. us