Academically & Intellectually Gifted

Mission & Philosophy

Edenton-Chowan Schools and the community are committed to the appropriate preparation of all students as critical thinkers and productive citizens able to adapt to the ever-changing challenges of a global society. Edenton-Chowan Schools is committed to equipping all students with the knowledge, competence, and orientations needed for them to successfully meet the challenges and opportunities they will face in their career and family lives after graduation.

North Carolina Definition of Giftedness

Academically or intellectually gifted students perform or demonstrate the potential to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of 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 education 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 endeavor.

Identification of Gifted Learners

Multiple criteria for screening and identification include traditional standardized testing for achievement and aptitude. Quantitative and qualitative measures have been incorporated to screen students along with formative and summative assessments. This evidence is kept within portfolios.

A standard deviation rubric is often used when a student slightly misses the achievement score set. The standard deviation rubric focuses on the characteristics of a gifted learner. Leadership, extracurricular activities, and academic organizations or performance in the classroom are among the areas focused on in the Standard Deviation Rubric. At any time a teacher or parent can refer a child for placement assessment.

The CogAt (Cognitive Abilities Test) will be administered to all students at the end of 2nd grade as a screener. All parents will have the option to have the test administered at the end of 5th and 8th grades also. 

AIG Forms and Feedback

AIG Referral Form

This form may be completed by parents, teachers, or community members who believe a student may demonstrate characteristics of advanced academic performance. After submission, the AIG team will review the information and contact you within 10 school days.

AIG Program Feedback Form

We value the voices of our students, families, staff, and community members. This form provides an opportunity to share feedback about our Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) services, programming, communication, and overall experience.

Your input helps us:

• Improve the quality of AIG services

• Ensure equitable access and support

• Strengthen communication with families and staff

• Reflect on what is working well and where we can grow

Feedback may be submitted at any time during the school year. Responses are reviewed by the AIG Coordinator and district leadership team to inform program improvements.

You may choose to include your contact information if you would like a follow-up response, or you may submit feedback anonymously.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting advanced learners across our district.

Organizations for Gifted Children

National Organization for Gifted Children (NAGC)
1707 L St. NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20036

NC Association for the Gifted and Talented (NCAGT)
PO Box 899
Swansboro, NC 28584

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction: AIG
301 N. Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

For more information, contact our AIG Coordinator, Erin Gray at [email protected].