Academically Intellectually Gifted

RCS uses multiple data points for AIG identification. There are three pathways of identification opportunities including a combination of aptitude (Cogat, Iowa etc.)  and achievement test results (NC Check Ins, iReady, mClass) and qualitative data (teacher, parent, self referrals).  AIG specialists use a scale to determine the number of points a child receives towards the 6 points required to place in the AIG program.

The tests that are given are aptitude tests, so the best way to prepare is to provide exposure to the types of questions and opportunities to increase his/her vocabulary through rich literature, spatial reasoning practice with puzzles, and critical thinking opportunities.  There are some websites and books with practice questions such as those listed below.

Richmond County Schools screens using an abbreviated Cogat Assessment in the spring of second grade. This will give AIG specialists a pool of students to watch for identification in third grade to potentially take the full Cogat.  Those students will also receive Talent Development services in third grade.  Students will have ongoing opportunities for screening based upon their classroom performance, NC Check in Scores, iReady, mClass, Reading BOG and EOG scores, and referrals.

You will be contacted with your child’s testing results and will sign a DEP (Differentiated Education Plan) that outlines your child’s identification and services he/she will receive. Your child will receive pull out resource services in which they will be provided with extension activities to support topics studied in the regular classroom.  Additionally, activities that incorporate critical thinking, STEM, reasoning, Project Based Learning, Social Emotional Learning, and independent studies will be utilized.