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Local AIG Plan, 2010-2013 Page 46 of 67
7/12/2010
4. Grade Telescoping: Student coursework is reorganized vertically so that middle or high school
requirements can be completed in less time. Middle and high school teachers and central services
content specialists work collaboratively to design appropriate vertical alignment and reorganization.
5. Subject Area Acceleration: Students may be accelerated above grade level for specific content
area and course needs, without whole grade acceleration. Students whose performance and interests
indicate need for acceleration two or more years beyond age level peers in specific content areas
may be referred to the SBCGE. A portfolio of student work that demonstrates a depth of conceptual
understanding of the NC Standard Course of Study for the current and succeeding grade levels will
be reviewed. Indicators of advanced performance and achievement in math and literacy profiles,
reading levels, projects and other exemplary work products are considered by the SBCGE in
determining need for acceleration.
6. Cross-Grade Grouping: Students from different grades who are performing at the same level or
demonstrate the same level of readiness are grouped together regardless of age for instruction.
7. Concurrent Enrollment for Content Area Needs: In rare cases, a student may require instruction at
a different school (elementary to middle, middle to high school, high school to university) in a specific
content area such as math. A recommendation from the School Based Committee for Gifted
Education and the student's assigned school principal will be forwarded to the Central Services AIG
program administrators for review.
8. Advanced Placement: Students complete courses with advanced content
9. Mentorship: Students may be assigned to a professional or expert in a specific area of interest to
expand experience and knowledge outside of the classroom
10. NC Virtual Public School: Students may enroll in eLearning taught by NC-certified teachers.
Grades will transfer to their local school and become part of their academic record.
11. High School Credit: Students complete courses for high school credit while in middle school.
12. Dual Enrollment: Students complete high schools courses toward graduation while concurrently
taking university courses.
13. Early high school graduation and admission to college: Students complete required and additional
available coursework on an accelerated schedule at the high school level, graduate early, and then
apply for early admission to college.
Planned Sources of Evidence:
• Board Policy 5532 and R&P 5532 Acceleration and Academic Advancement
• Documentation from Early Entry Applications
• Whole Grade Advancement Recommendations
• Advanced Placement Student Participation count
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