1. WCPSS3rd Grade ExplorersUnderwood ElementaryHeather Callahan

2. The purpose of the Academically orIntellectually Gifted (AIG) Program isto provide an appropriately challengingeducational program for students whoperform, or show potential for performing,at remarkably high levels ofaccomplishment~from WCPSS 2013-2016 3. AIG Program Service Delivery Grades K-3: Consultation/Collaboration for IDEP students Grade 2 (Q4)/Grade 3 (Q1) : Explorers Nurturing Grades 4-5: Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction may include: Resource Class Co-Teaching Consultation/Collaboration School-based enrichment AIG Basics Elective classes Grades 6-8: Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction may include: Small group enrichment Co-Teaching Consultation/Collaboration School-based enrichment AIG Basics Elective classes Grades 9-12 Advanced course selection 4. Explorers ClassesStudents whodemonstrate potential inthe activities will receiveenrichment/extensionactivities in languagearts and/or math underthe guidance of the AIGteacher.The AIG teacher worksin partnership withclassroom teachers toprovide a variety of in-classexperiencesdesigned to elicit highacademicperformance.Whole group experiences Small group experiences 5. Team EffortStudentsAIG TeacherClassroomTeachers 6. Explorers Classes Whole class introductory lessons in thehomeroom classroom Assessment of student performance andproducts Small group enrichment activities facilitated bythe AIG teacher Units of study may include reading/languagearts, math, and writing 7. Criteria for Small Group Participation Observational checklists by the AIG andclassroom teachers Rubrics for the products Student communication skills Student interest Student motivationGroups are flexible as the units of study change. 8. Student ParticipationParticipation in a small groupexperience does not mean that astudent has been or will be identifiedfor future AIG services. 9. Explorers Portfolios Student work samples Products Rubrics Journals Teacher checklistsPortfolios may be a part of the spring AIGidentification process for 3rd grade students. 10. AIG Identification ProcessInformal Indicators Student Learning Behaviors Student Performance Language Arts and Math Grades Profile Cards Student Portfolios and work samples Student Interest Student MotivationFormal Indicators Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Iowa Assessments (IOWA) 11. Keeping You Informed.. AIG Program Brochure Parent informational meetings School newsletters School/ AIG teacher website Email for questions and answers 12. Our goal is to supportclassrooms with educatorsworking togetherto help each student growand develop as fully aspossible.~ AIG Plan Goal for Explorers