Parents
Academically and Intellectually Gifted Parent Information Page
Information for the Current Year
2026-2027 AIG Parent Meeting
Who do I contact if I have questions?
CCS Program Information
AIG Placement Pathways
How does my child qualify for AIG services?
Plan Documents
K-8 Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
Each student should have an updated DEP signed every year through 8th grade. This is typically done by the end of September at the beginning of the school year.
9-12 Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
At the end of 8th grade, students who receive AIG services have a new DEP created that will remain in effect throughout high school. Parents should be asked to sign that document before the end of 8th grade.
Due Process Procedures for Parents of the Academically/Intellectually Gifted
Each time you sign a DEP for your student, you should be provided with a copy of the Due Process Procedures. If for some reason you so not receive a copy, that can be found below.
Important Links
- National Association for Gifted Children
- Advanced Learning and Gifted Education, NC Department of Public Instruction
- NC Association for the Gifted and Talented
- UNCC Academically or Intellectually Gifted Education Program
- William and Mary Center for Gifted Education
- William and Mary Center for Gifted Education – Resources
- Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development
- Davidson Institute – “Is My Child Gifted?”
- The Kid Should See This
- Gifted Guru – Resources for Parents
- Duolingo
NC Governor's School Information
AIG Opportunities in Elementary School
- Battle of the Books (Grades 4-5)
- Math-Hands on Equations (grades 3-6)
- Arts & Letters Curriculum
- Soil & Water Competition
- NCDPI Advanced Learning Labs
- Primary Education Thinking Skills (P.E.T.S.) (K-2)
- Enrichment & Club Opportunities
AIG Opportunities in Middle School
- Battle of the Books (6-8)
- Spelling Bee
- Build with Google
- Arts & Letters Curriculum
- Soil & Water Competition
- Math Competition
- Compacted Math & Math I
- NCDPI Advanced Learning Labs
- Problem Based Learning
- Arts, Music, Athletics and Clubs
AIG Opportunities in High School
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Honors Level Classes (HN)
- Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM)
- Innovative High Schools
- Caldwell Early College High School
- Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
- Career & College Promise (CCP) Courses at the high school and on CCCTI campus
- NCSSM Online
- NC Governor’s School
- ACT - 11th Grade
- PSAT and Pre-ACT
- Workkeys Test - 12th Grade
- Internships / Apprenticeships
- Clubs / Athletics