Noble Middle SchoolAIG Program Overview

Standard 1:Student Identification

This standard outlines how our district

screens, refers, and identifies students for the gifted program.

Criteria to qualify for the AIG program is the same at every school. A student must meet 4 out of 5 criteria to qualify. Aptitude must be on of the 4 criteria met.

Once identified, a student’s level of service will be identified. There are three level of service identification:

MODERATE

SIGNIFICANT

EXTENSIVE

Moderate DifferentiationThis level of differentiation is appropriate for

students functioning up to one year above grade level.

This level of differentiation can usually be accomplished by the classroom teacher, with

consultation from the Gifted Education Specialist.

At times, a student identified at this level may work in a pull out setting with the Gifted

Education Specialist, or the GES will team teach with the regular classroom teacher.

Significant DifferentiationThis level of differentiation is appropriate for students functioning 1-2 years above

grade level.

The Gifted Education Specialist works with students identified at this level

through team teaching with the regular classroom teacher, resource pull out

classes, and/or content delivery.

Extensive DifferentiationThis level of differentiation is appropriate for

students functioning 3-4 years above grade level.

The Gifted Education Specialist works with these students in team teaching, resource pull out

classes, and/or content delivery.

Based on the individual student’s interests and needs, the GES may also access community

resources to meet the child’s needs.

Differentiated Service MenuOnce identified, a student’s service level will be matched with delivery options. These options may vary from school to school, depending on the individual school’s needs. Examples of delivery options are:

Consultation with Classroom Teacher Curriculum Compacting Cluster Grouping Subject Grouping Extension Resource Units Pull-Out Resource Class Cross Grade Grouping Grade Skipping Subject Skipping Regional Service

Standard 2:Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction

This standard demonstrates the

rigorous and challenging curriculum we offer our

gifted students.

Standard 2:Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum Overview Grades 6-8Gifted Education Specialist will be in math and language arts classrooms once a week as well as collaborating with teachers in the planning of enrichment activities. Gifted Education Specialist will be collaborating with teachers to add differentiated activities to social studies and science units.

Standard 3:Personnel and Professional Development

This standard ensures that persons working with gifted students in our

district are highly qualified.

Standard 3:Personnel and Professional Development

Gifted Education Specialist Credentials Maureen Meehan

BA- Elementary Education, Anthropology & SociologyLycoming College

MA- Elementary Education & Administration/SupervisionTowson University

Gifted Education CertificationUNCC

Standard 4:Comprehensive Programming

This standard promotes the development of K-12

programming and services, involving the

total school community.

Standard 5: Partnerships

This standard promotes partnerships between

the school, parents, and the community at large.

Standard 6: Accountability

This standard requires that the AIG program be

monitored to ensure that all programs and services

offered are effective.

Standard 6: Accountability

AIG Data CollectedSite Evidences NotebookPeer Monitoring System

Evaluation of the Program and Plan

Identify district and school surveys used to evaluated the program.

AIG Program and PlanAIG Program and Plan Maureen Meehan Gifted Education Specialist

For more information regarding the program and plan, please visit the NHCS

website:http://www.nhcs.net/instruction/aig/index.htm