The purpose of the Academically Intellectually Gifted Program in Northampton County is to provide an enriching education for students performing at remarkably high levels compared to their peers. The program identifies gifted behaviors through various forms and assessments over several weeks. Once a student is referred, multiple criteria are used to determine eligibility including aptitude and achievement test scores, classroom performance, and student motivation. If qualified, a Differentiated Education Plan is created to match the gifted student's needs through appropriate academic services.

2. The purpose of the Academically Intellectually Gifted Program in
Northampton County is to provide students with the opportunity to
reach their maximum academic and social potential through an
enriching continuum of services.
Our responsibility is to discover, to nurture, and to develop the
abilities of the total school population.
The AIG Program provides an appropriately challenging education
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.
Services for AIG students include differentiated curriculum and
instruction that extends and enriches the Common Core and
Essential Standards

3. Robert Sternberg (2003)
Giftedness cannot possibly be
captured a single number. Unless we
examine multiple sources of giftedness,
we risk missing identification of large
numbers of gifted individuals.

4. Procedures For AIG Considerations
Use the Observation Student Form for (4-6 weeks)
as one measure of documenting gifted behaviors
and/or characteristics.
Compile materials to document behaviors student is
being considered for and validate gifted behaviors
(i.e. work samples, portfolio, drawings, poems,
leadership qualities/activities...)

5. Persons wishing to make a nomination should get
forms (AIG Referral, Student Interest Inventory,
Parent Inventory, Teacher Checklist ) from the AIG
Coordinator or from the NCS webpage (district
templates).
Secure parental permission for an evaluation (AIG-1);
circle information requested (Aptitude, Educational);
an Appeals Procedure Booklet should be sent when
permission to evaluate is requested.

6. Collect data from EOG tests, Benchmark
Assessments, or any other academic
assessments/measures.
Gather all forms/documentation and
submit to the AIG Coordinator.
Contact information-Grace Blythe
blytheg@northampton.k12.nc.us
326-5505-cell

7. Referred students are administered an
aptitude test (Kuhlman Anderson,
Naglieri, or CoGat)
Eligibility is determined based on
multiple criteria
(Aptitude scores, achievement scores,
classroom performance, student
interest/motivation)

8. A student may qualify for differentiated
services in ELA and/or Math.
A Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
is developed to meet/match student’s
needs. The DEP reflects appropriate
service delivery options.