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.

Organizations for Gifted Children

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

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

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
301 N. Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/advanced-learning-and-gifted-education/academically-or-intellectually-gifted