Planned Sources of Evidence: Examples of resources produced through collaboration Grade level and staff meetings agendas
School improvement plan Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice A
Delivers AIG programs and services which are comprehensive of the academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners across all grade levels and settings.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Provide a consistent, viable, differentiated program for academically gifted students at all grade levels that support their individual needs and interest.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Accelerated Pace of Presentation Conceptual Discussions
Cooperative Learning Groups Critical Thinking Skills
Flexible Project Deadlines Higher Order Thinking Skills
Individual Differentiated Educational Plans Learning Contracts
Mentoring
Problem Based Learning Proof and Reasoning Student Led Conferences
Planned Sources of Evidence: Array of service options, K-12 DEP's/IDEP's
Specific course descriptions and data Student matched with options provided Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice B
Aligns AIG programs and services with each area of AIG identification, goals of the program, and resources of the LEA.
This practice is a Focused Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: To successfully meet the needs of students the AIG program should be aligned with each area of AIG identification and with the LEA's goals and resources.
Goals: Obtain adequate state funding to fairly service all AIG students in the LEA.
AIG specialist and classroom teachers collaborate to provide an enriched differentiated curriculum in the identified area.
Description: Curricular modifications will occur in the regular classroom with the collaboration of the AIG teachers to provide a continuous level of challenge in each area of AIG identification for the unique needs of the gifted student within the classroom.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Array of service options, K-12 State 034 funds
Local funds DEP's/IDEP's Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice C
Delivers AIG programs and services that are integral and connected to the total instructional program of the LEA in policy and practice.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Provide partnerships with students, parents, teachers, administrators where everyone assumes responsibility and accountability for their roles where high expectations of all partners are essential for successful performance and academic excellence.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: The LEA will utilize best practices in order to develop standards for the delivery of AIG programs. Individual services will be based on formative assessments and objective data of the individual learner to guide the use researched based programs for effectiveness.
Challenge courses at middle school Honors and AP classes at high school Concurrent Enrollment
UNCGi School Virtual Early College
Planned Sources of Evidence: Collaborative planning Vertical Teaming
DEP's/IDEP's
Array of sevice options K-12 Student schedules
Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice D
Informs all teachers, school administrators, and support staff about delivery of differentiated services and instruction for AIG students, regulations related to gifted education, and the local AIG program and plan.
This practice is a Focused Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: In an age of accountability and scarce resources teachers, school administration and support staff need to be aware of all services available to AIG students.
Goals: Review of AIG plans and programs annually.
Description: The AIG Team consisting of counseling staff, teachers, AIG teachers, parents/families and others meet each year and as needed to develop differentiated programming and services in accordance with the local AIG plan.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Agendas from meetings District and school websites
Collaborative planning meetings
Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice E
Communicates among and between teachers and schools to ensure an effective continuation of K-12 services, especially at key transition points.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Teachers and other school personnel have the responsibility for creating programs that meet the needs of their AIG students that will be inviting, respectful and supportive at all levels especially during transitions.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Documents that will transition with students from year to year that will include academic information on cognitive abilities, End of Grade/Course data, classroom grades and other
assessments that will be used by the AIG Team from year to year to assist with the creation of a plan to address the needs of the whole child.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Student and parent communication Parent meetings at Middle and High School
Information about courses offered at Middle and High School Agendas from meetings
Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice F
Ensures collaboration and involvement among regular education teachers, exceptional children's teachers, other specialists, instructional staff, parents/families, and administrators to provide differentiated programming and services.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: In order to provide quality differentiated programs and services the LEA will provide opportunities for collaboration among classroom teachers, exceptional children's teachers, and all providers of services to the AIG student.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Annual meeting to collaborate with all stakeholders on differentiated programs and services.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Agendas from meetings of personnel DEP's IDEP's
LEA and school websites Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice G
Ensures that school counseling personnel, regular education teachers, AIG specialists,
parents/families, and others collaborate to address the social and emotional needs of AIG students.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Counselors, teachers, and parents must work together to instill in students the desire to work hard and make the most of opportunities available to the to develop their potential.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Collabortation between all stakeholders to address the unique needs and fully enhance their social, emotional and intellectual growth.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Professional development on needs of gifted DEP's/IDEP's
Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the
diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice H
Articulates and implements a process for accelerative instructional and placement options when an appropriate body-of-evidence indicates that such a practice is warranted for an individual gifted learner.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: In order to realize their academic potential, these students require educational services beyond those ordinarily provided in the regular educational program. A curriculum suited to gifted students will require rigor, offering enriched content and expanded opportunities for developing higher level thinking skills. Gifted services are provided by the AIG Specialist in collaboration with the
classroom teachers to provide a quality program that meets the needs of all gifted students.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: The AIG Team consisting of counseling staff, teachers, AIG teachers will articulate a plan for the acceleration of instruction based on the AIG's evaluation of an appropriate
body-of-evidence with input from the individual learner's parents/family.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Service options available Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice I
Provides intentional services for traditionally under-represented AIG populations, including
culturally/ethnically diverse, economically disadvantaged, English language learners, highly gifted, and twice-exceptional.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Special efforts are made to recognize and serve students from under-represented AIG populations and offer opportunities for their giftdness to develop.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Specific staff development will be provided to teachers targeting sensitivity in observing for and identifying the traditionally under-represented, culturally/ethnically diverse, economically
disadvantaged, English language learners, highly gifted and twice-exceptional populations.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Professional development Student data
DEP's/IDEP's Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a Total School Community
The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Practice J
Encourages extra-curricular programs and events that enhance and further develop the needs and interests of AIG students.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Provide opportunities for students to strive to do their personal best and extend their own learning to make a commitment to activities outside of the academic setting.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: The LEA will continue to make parents aware of the learning opportunities for gifted learners that exist in the greater community by previously defined methods of communication including but not limited to the school website, school eNews, AIG team, phamplets and teacher communications. In addition, the LEA will also make the community aware of the need for
programming for gifted learners by including community partners in discussions on the county-wide AIG Committee.
AFS
Bridge Club Chess Club Dance Club
FCA, Fellowship of Christian Atheletes FBLA, Future Business Leaders
FFA, Future Farmers of America FTA, Future Teachers of America Green Team (Environmental) Guitar
HOSA,
Health Occupations Students of America Interact
ITS, International Thespian Society Key Club
National Forensic League (Public Speaking/Debae) National Honor Society
News Anchors
SAGA, Student Action for Global Awareness Science Olympiad
Spanish Clug Student COuncil Shooting Team Snowboarding Team Tech Club
Tryon Fine Arts Tryon Arts and Crafts Awards and Scholorships
Foothills Equestrain and Nature Center Tryon Riding and Hunt Club
4-H programs
Super Saturday Programs at UNCA
Planned Sources of Evidence: Student participation in extra-curricular programs Service learning
Mentorship programs
Information on school and county websites Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 5: Partnerships
The LEA ensures on-going and meaningful participation of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the local AIG program to develop strong partnerships.
Practice A
Partners and communicates with parents/families and the community to ensure that the most appropriate services for the academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of AIG students are provided.
This practice is a Focused Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Because AIG students require academic interventions, parents and teachers must work together each year of the child's school life.
Goals: Establish an AIG committee with community stakeholders, parents/families and teachers.
Make a concertated effort to inform families of services in the community.
Description: Be partners with parents and community, is to prepare and inspire each student "to be a
literate, responsible, productive member of a diverse society who believes learning is a lifelong process."
Planned Sources of Evidence: Various modes of communication with websites, brochures and power point presentations.
Collaboration with community colleges Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 5: Partnerships
The LEA ensures on-going and meaningful participation of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the local AIG program to develop strong partnerships.
Practice B
Shares with stakeholders, including all students' parents/families, information regarding the local AIG program, the local AIG plan, and other policies relating to gifted education.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: To establish a format for disemination and collection of information, plans and policies with parents/families and the community to ensure the most appropriate services for the academic, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the AIG are met.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Review and revise the AIG programs, plans and policies and present to stakeholders.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Publically post the AIG plan on county website.
Inform parent and community stakeholders where to find plan.
Minutes and agendas of meetings.
Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 5: Partnerships
The LEA ensures on-going and meaningful participation of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the local AIG program to develop strong partnerships.
Practice C
Involves stakeholders, reflecting the diversity of AIG parents/families and the community, in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the local AIG program and plan.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: The LEA will involve stakeholders in the development, implementation and monitoring of local AIG programs and plans.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: The stakeholders will reflect the diversity of the AIG students being served.
Annual review with stakeholders on the access to services, identification, rigor of instruction and suggestions for improvements to the current services.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Survey conducted involving stakeholders Invite members to be on committees
List of members Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 5: Partnerships
The LEA ensures on-going and meaningful participation of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the local AIG program to develop strong partnerships.
Practice D
Informs parents/families and the community of opportunities available to AIG students on an ongoing basis and in their native language.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: The LEA will continue to make parents/families and the community aware of the learning opportunities for gifted learners in their native language.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Parents are informed of opportunities in the community and region that are available to AIG students, like specfic camps, events and other programs
Information will be translated into the native language.
Interpretors will be used when necessary.
Planned Sources of Evidence: Information posted in newspaper, flyers, websites Information distributed in each school
Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 5: Partnerships
The LEA ensures on-going and meaningful participation of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the local AIG program to develop strong partnerships.
Practice E
Implements initiatives to intentionally involve parents/families and the community in meaningful ways to support gifted education.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Provide opportunities for AIG students and parents to participate in various community and regional activities/programs in addition to services provided by the LEA.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Description: Job fair College recruiting night College information seminar Senior Project
Summer enrichment activites Mentoring programs
Entrepreneurial programs
Invited to regional, state and national competitions Access to the DUKE TIP program
Awards and scholorships
Planned Sources of Evidence: Intentional programming Participation of community agencies
Photos, brochures, newsletters and articles Awards and recognitions from outside agencies Recognitiions at Board of Education Meetings Other Comments:
Ideas of Strengthening: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Standard 5: Partnerships
The LEA ensures on-going and meaningful participation of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the local AIG program to develop strong partnerships.
Practice F
Forms partnerships with parents/families, institutions of higher education, local businesses and
industry, and other stakeholders within the community to enhance and gain support for AIG programs and services.
This practice is a Maintained Practice for 2010-2013.
Rationale: Provide a way for parents to get resource material and access to professionals and other parents through partenships with parents/families, institutions of higher education and local
businesses and industry within the community.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.
Goals: This section does not need to be completed based on the chosen category of the practice.