General Information- from WCPSS
The Academically and Intellectually Gifted Program provides a challenging educational program 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. Academically and intellectually gifted students receive differentiated education services beyond those ordinarily provided by the regular educational program. Outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata and in all areas of human endeavor. The goal for gifted education is to provide opportunities for the fullest development of each learner’s potential.
The Academically and Intellectually Gifted Program provides a challenging educational program 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. Academically and intellectually gifted students receive differentiated education services beyond those ordinarily provided by the regular educational program. Outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata and in all areas of human endeavor. The goal for gifted education is to provide opportunities for the fullest development of each learner’s potential.
Nominations and Testing Windows
If you would like to nominate your child for AIG, you may do so at any time of the school year. Simply contact the AIG Teacher to submit the nomination. The School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBC-GE) reviews formal and informal indicators for all nominations and determines which students should be referred for additional assessment. Students referred for evaluation in grades 4-12* will be assessed using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and the Iowa Assessments. These tests will be administered in a group setting twice yearly, during established testing windows.
*Please see the AIG Brochure and/or AIG Parent Guide (available below) for more information about nominations and evaluations for students in Grades K-3.
If you would like to nominate your child for AIG, you may do so at any time of the school year. Simply contact the AIG Teacher to submit the nomination. The School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBC-GE) reviews formal and informal indicators for all nominations and determines which students should be referred for additional assessment. Students referred for evaluation in grades 4-12* will be assessed using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and the Iowa Assessments. These tests will be administered in a group setting twice yearly, during established testing windows.
*Please see the AIG Brochure and/or AIG Parent Guide (available below) for more information about nominations and evaluations for students in Grades K-3.
More Information
For more information on AIG Program guidelines, policies, and procedures, please download the WCPSS AIG Program Brochure and the WCPSS AIG Parent Guide below. Any additional questions should be directed to Carly Williams, AIG Teacher for Smith Magnet ES. See the "Contact" page for details!
**Please note: The below versions of the AIG brochure and the AIG Parent Guide are in the process of being revised to align with the 2016-2019 AIG Plan. As soon as new publications become available, they will be posted here!
For more information on AIG Program guidelines, policies, and procedures, please download the WCPSS AIG Program Brochure and the WCPSS AIG Parent Guide below. Any additional questions should be directed to Carly Williams, AIG Teacher for Smith Magnet ES. See the "Contact" page for details!
**Please note: The below versions of the AIG brochure and the AIG Parent Guide are in the process of being revised to align with the 2016-2019 AIG Plan. As soon as new publications become available, they will be posted here!
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