AIG Placement and Referral Information
AIG Identification, Placement, & Referral Process
The AIG identification process begins in the second semester of the third grade when all students complete a universal screener, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Students who achieve a score of 90% on the CogAT, those who are recommended for screening by a parent, teacher, or administrator, and those who may have identification from another school system will be placed in a talent pool for screening by the AIG Specialist assigned to each school. This screening consists of test evaluation, teacher input, and student performance and motivation.
Students can continue to be nominated for screening in grades 4-12 during the testing cycle if the student has a subject area NC EOG or NC EOC score of 90% or higher, strong teacher or administrator recommendation, identification from a previous school system, or a recommendation from a parent. The screening process usually takes a few weeks to complete and consists of test evaluation, teacher input, and student performance and motivation.
AIG identification decisions are made by each school’s Gifted Collaboration Team. The team is comprised of the AIG Coordinator, Digital Learning & Media Specialist, teacher(s), counselor(s), social worker(s), and other support staff. The Gifted Collaboration Team at each school evaluates student data twice a year to identify students for the AIG program: once in the fall and once in the spring. Teachers and parents must submit referral forms by the dates listed below to be reviewed by the team.
- Fall Referral Window - Begining of School through October 31st
- Spring Referral Window - 2nd week of April through the first week of June
Referrals
Any person who is associated with the student may refer that student for gifted services at any time during the school year.
Parent or Guardian Referrals
When a parent/guardian refers a student for gifted services, the parent/guardian completes the Parent Referral Packet. The parent will return the packet to the AIG Coordinator assigned to that school.
Teacher Referrals
When a teacher refers a student for gifted services, the teacher will complete a Teacher Referral Packet. The teacher will return the packet to the AIG Coordinator assigned to that school. After a review of records, the parents/ guardians will be contacted to obtain permission to test.