Student criteria for entrance to the AIG program. Please note this is currently under advisement of the AIG district team and is being reevaluated. Please check back here frequently for additional information and criteria.
How Is A Child Identified? Students can be identified using multiple tests. The tests that are more than likely used to test in Durham Public Schools are the Woodcock Johnson, OLSAT, and ITBS. Second graders receive the COGat test which is considered a "clean sweep" to identify gifted students. If students were not identified in lower grades and they score well on COGat, they will then be tested by the AIG facilitator using Woodcock Johnson or OLSAT. Based on those scores, your child may receive AIG services. Student can also be nominated for AIG testing by way of parent, teacher, or peer recommendation.
Teacher Identification Process The flow chart below demonstrates the process teachers are to go through to nominate students for the academically and gifted (AIG) program. The requirements for teachers to identify students is a simple process and looks like this:
Evaluate data such as IQ test results, EOG scores, benchmark results, in class observations, math entrance exam, Renzulli inventory assessment
Create a list of students who they think show potential for success in the AIG program
Present the names of students being nominated to the AIG committee along with appropriate reasonings for the placement
At this point the AIG team reviews the information and makes an informed decision on an individual student basis. If the student is deemed one for the program the classroom teacher does not need to proceed any further. If the team does not believe the AIG program is the right fit for the student, the teacher and team will have to create a Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
Parent and Student Recommendation Flow Chart The flow chart below demonstrates the process parents and students are to go through to nominate students for the academically and gifted (AIG) program. The requirements for parents and students to identify students is a simple process and looks like this:
Parent or student contacts the guidance department with their concern. Together the guidance counselor, parents, and students sit down to discuss the basis for this request and to discuss the requirements
The guidance counselor then must evaluate data such as IQ test results, EOG scores, benchmark results, in class observations, etc
The guidance counselor must locate the appropriate measures for qualification into the program including any teacher recommendations if applicable
Present the names of students being nominated to the AIG committee along with appropriate reasonings for the placement
At this point the AIG team reviews the information and makes an informed decision on an individual student basis. If the student is deemed one for the program the classroom teacher does not need to proceed any further. If the team does not believe the AIG program is the right fit for the student, the teacher and team will have to create a Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
Ways Your Child Can Be Identified Intellectually Gifted - ability score of 97% and above on an aptitude assessment (OLSAT) Academically Gifted - ability score of 90% or higher on achievement and performance (Woodcock Johnson or the ITBS) Academically and Intellectually Gifted - academic and intellectual (combination of IG and AG scores)