| Macon County K-5 AIG Program |
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Programming for academically gifted students is a critical component of our comprehensive instructional program. Gifted students perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. The needs of all academically gifted students are met through an array of service options utilizing multiple measures to identify student's needs. Social, economic, ethnic, and racial diversity are addressed through the use of muliple measures so that students's needs and potential may be recognized. Effective collaboration, flexibility, accountability and responsiveness characterize the program for academically gifted students. Professional development for educators is an on-going component of the program. As we approach the 21st century, our students will be prepared to be lifelong learners, effective citizens, and skilled workers. |
| AIG Philosophy |
| Goals for Gifted Education |
| To meet the needs of gifted students, Macon County Schools will work to: 1- Identify, through the use of multiple criteria, students who need differentiated education. 2- Enhance communication, cooperation and collaboration among teachers. 3- Offer on-going professional development opportunities for all educational staff and parents. 4- Monitor effectiveness of services for gifted students, working toward continuous improvement of the program. 5- Provide an array of services at each grade level to meet the needs of gifted students. 6- Provide appropriate resources for the implementation of the Gifted Education Program Plan. 7- Develop a rigorous, comprehensive AG Curriculum to guide AG and regular education teachers. 8- Continue to seek financial support for program implementation. |
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