Academically and Intellectually Gifted
Article 9 (Special Education)
Amended to create Article 9B (Academically or Intellectually Gifted Students)
Definition
Academically or intellectually gifted students perform or show the potential to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishments when compared with others their age, experience, or environment. Academically or intellectually gifted students exhibit high-performance capability in intellectual areas, specific academic fields, or in both intellectual areas and specific academic fields. Academically or intellectually gifted students require differentiated educational services beyond those ordinarily provided by the regular educational program. Outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human behavior.
Brooke Keener: Program Director
brooke.keener@macon.k12.nc.us
Camille Plemens: AIG Specialist (K-6) & Assistant Principal @ Cartoogechaye Elementary
camille.plemens@macon.k12.nc.us
Christy Barnett: AIG Specialist (7-12) & Assistant Principal @ Macon Middle School
christy.barnett@macon.k12.nc.us
Parent Information:
AIG Informational Brochure for Parents
AIG Information - Spanish Translation
Differentiated Educational Plan (DEP) Form
Cogat Information (How We Identify Gifted Students):
CogAT Information and Example Questions
CogAT Practice Test for Students
Identification Forms:
AIG Rubric for Identification
Summer Camp Information:
WCU Summer Camps - 2024
Resources for Teachers:
NCAGT Resources for Teachers
NCAGT Support for Teachers
Virtual Enrichment & Extension Resources - NCAGT
Resources for Parents:
NCAGT Resources for Parents and Families of Gifted Students
