Important Dates, Events, and Announcements in AIG
4/6/2020 AIG Direct Services - COVID-19 Situation
At this point in time the AIG teachers at Olive Chapel won't be "holding" AIG groups. We will be meeting and planning with your homeroom teachers and providing support that way. AIG students are able to continue to access the resources in our AIG Google Classrooms, but nothing new will be posted at this time. If there is an old assignment they did not complete they are welcome to work on it.
We want to support you and your student as they adjust to remote learning with their homeroom teacher(s) in any way we can. If we can support in any way please reach out via email asheehan@wcpss.net and cseder@wcpss.net.
We are here to support you and your student(s)! Thank you!
4/3/2020 SSA Testing for the 2020-2021 School Year - COVID-19 Situation
Per the county all things SSA continues to be POSTPONED. At this point we are still accepting test requests for SSA testing from tracks 2, 3, and 4. Please email your homeroom teacher and Cindy Seder (cseder@wcpss.net) if you wish to have your student tested.
3/23/2020 - SSA Testing & Test Request Window for Tracks 2, 3, 4 - COVID-19 Situation
From The AIG Department: We hope you are all safe and healthy. All SSA and other AIG related dates will be modified once we know more about when schools might be opening.
At this point we are still accepting test requests for SSA testing from tracks 2, 3, and 4. Please email your homeroom teacher and Cindy Seder (cseder@wcpss.net) if you wish to have your student tested.
2/28/2020 - SSA - WCPSS Acceleration - Track 1
The Track 1 window to request testing ends today at 4:00 pm. No test requests will be accepted after 4:00 pm. A test request form must be submitted to your teacher. Thank you!
2/17/2020 SSA - WCPSS Acceleration Options
SSA information is available for the 2020-2021 school year. Please visit the WCPSS ACCELERATION OPTIONS tab on this website for that information. A NOMINATION FORM must be completed by a parent/guardian if you want your student tested. Teachers are not permitted to nominate students. The nomination form must be a paper copy that is turned into the school.
2/17/2020 - Third Grade AIG Identification Process Updates
Track 1 - The AIG identification process is complete for all students. All students who were identified have been notified. Direct services have started.
Tracks 2 & 4 - All additional testing has been completed. We are currently working through the needed paperwork to finalize the identification decisions. As soon as we have it completed we will send it home with your student.
Track 3 - Currently we are providing additional testing to student who need it. Once that is completed we will be able to work on finalizing the needed paperwork.
*Please note that the identification process can last until late March due to the amount of one on one testing that needs to be completed.
*As always, if you have questions about your student please contact your homeroom teacher and/or the AIG teachers for specific information.**
2/5/2020 Spring Round of AIG Testing For Grades 4 and 5
All testing for AIG identification for the 2019-2020 school year will be completed by Friday. This means, no new students will be able to be nominated for AIG testing until next school year (starting in July 2020). (AIG tests twice a year - once in the fall and once in the spring. Students are able to be tested once during the calendar year.)
Results for the 4th and 5th grade students who were tested during January and February will be coming home just as soon as we get them back from the testing office. This can take 3-6 weeks. If you have specific questions about your student please contact your homeroom teacher and/or one of the AIG teachers. (Anne Sheehan - asheehan@wcpss.net & Cindy Seder - cseder@wcpss.net )
2/3/2020 AIG Identification Third Grade Results
Currently we are providing additional testing to third grade students who need it. Not all students who are apart of the AIG id process require additional testing. As soon as we get final id results for your student we will send decision paperwork home. (Please note that this process can last until late March due to the amount of one on one testing that needs to be completed.) If you have questions about your student please contact your homeroom teacher and/or the AIG teachers for specific information.
2/3/2020 Single Subject Acceleration
SSA testing for the 2020-2021 school year is not here yet. The district typically releases the new SSA information in March. Then, testing nomination forms typically aren’t available until late April/May. As soon as we get information from the county we will share it will parents. Thank you!
12/18/2019 3rd Grade AIG Identification - Iowa Results
We have received some Iowa assessment results. Only track 1 results have been sent to schools. We will send track 1 parent score reports home with students as soon as we get back from winter break. As soon as we get the other tracks back we will send them home.
If your third grade student earns qualifying scores on the CogAT and/or the Iowa tests they will evaluated for AIG identification. You will receive a letter indicating this next step. A qualifying score must be in the 95th percentile or higher. Students who do not have any scores in the 95th percentile or higher will not be evaluated for AIG this school year.
12/6/2019 Fall AIG Testing
All additional testing has been completed for 4/5 students who were tested in the fall. We are working on the paperwork and will get this out to parent just as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your patience!
12/5/2019 Spring Testing Nominations for AIG Testing Reminders
*No new nominations will be accepted for students on track 1 and 3. The deadline to nominate was December 2nd.
*The deadline to nominate students on track 2 is December 10th. The deadline to nominate students on track 4 is January 27th.
*Remember, students can only be tested one time each school year. If your student was tested in the fall they cannot be tested in the spring.
*A nomination for AIG testing does not guarantee testing. The SBCGE meets to discuss all relevant data on the nominated student and then decides if testing is appropriate.
12/4/2019 Fall AIG Testing Results
As of today we have received all of our fall testing results. The district encountered a roadblock with our test providers and so the results were delayed for some of our track 1 students. Currently we are completing additional testing for students that need it and are working with our School Based Committee for Gifted Education to determine next steps for any student who was tested.
*We hope to have all identification results back to students on tracks 2, 3, and 4 by December 20th.
*Some track 1 results won't be available until after the winter break because of the delay the district encountered when getting the tests scored.
If you have questions about your student please contact Cindy Seder (cseder@wcpss.net) or your general education teacher.
12/2/2019 Spring 2020 Nomination & Testing Windows for G4 and G5
Spring 2020 Windows
AIG Nomination Window - Spring - Grades 4/5 T1, 3 - July 9th - December 2nd
AIG Nomination Window - Spring - Grades 4/5 T2 - July 9th - December 10th
AIG Testing Window - Spring - Grades 4/5 T1, 2, 3 - January 10th - January 24th
AIG Nomination Window - Spring - Grades 4/5 T4 - July 9th - January 27th
AIG Testing Window Spring - Grades 4/5 T4 - February 3rd - February 14th
*Nominations will not be accepted after the dates listed above.
9/25/2019 CogAT Testing for Third Graders Who Are Not Already Identified As AIG
- Tracks 1, 2, and 3
- Wednesday 10/2 - Day 1 COGAT
- Thursday 10/3 - Day 2 COGAT
- Friday 10/4 - Day 3 COGAT
9/24/2019 Fall Testing for AIG Identification
Fall testing for AIG identification will be completed this week for tracks 2, 3, and 4. If your student is involved in testing it is because they were nominated by the School Based Committee for Gifted Education. No students can be added to this current round of testing. If you want your student to be considered for AIG testing for our next round (which occurs in January & February) please contact Cindy Seder (cseder@wcpss.net) or your homeroom teacher letting them know. All nominations are reviewed and finalized by the SBCGE. This team analyzes all current data and other relevant information we have for your student and then decides if AIG testing is appropriate.
*There are a few track 1 students who were not able to complete their testing due to the hurricane days. This will of course not count against them in any way. They will complete their testing once they track back in.*
8/28/2019 Track 1 AIG Testing for Grades 4 & 5
Track 1 students who were nominated by the SBCGE will start their AIG testing tomorrow. All students will take three days of CogAT testing and then the needed Iowa tests. Students who are not currently identified in any area will take the math and reading Iowa. Students who are identified in one area will not need to take that Iowa test. If you have questions regarding testing please contact Cindy Seder at cseder@wcpss.net.
*The next AIG testing window for track 1 4th and 5th graders is in January. If you would like to nominate your student for that testing window please let us know in writing.*
8/23/2019 AIG Parent Meeting
We will host another AIG parent meeting on September 11th at 8:15 am in cottage #514. The goal of this meeting to explain how AIG serves your student(s). If you are unable to attend you can access our meeting materials by clicking HERE. Scroll down until you see "3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade AIG Parents". Click on the documents to learn more about AIG at Olive Chapel Elementary.
8/23/2019 Third Grade Parent Meeting - Explorers
We will host another third grade parent meeting on August 28th at 8:15 am in cottage #507. The goal of this meeting is to explain how AIG will nurture our third graders throughout the school year. If you are unable to attend you can access our meeting materials by clicking HERE. Scroll down until you see "3rd Grade Parents" and click on the documents to learn more about Explorers. You can also read a description of the Explorers program HERE.
8/23/2019 Tracks 1, 3, and 4 DEPs (Differentiated Education Plans
All track 1, 3, 4, and AIG students are coming home today with their DEP today or Monday. Please check your student's Friday folder and/or backpack. Each family will receive a copy of their student's DEP. The DEP is the AIG service plan for your AIG student. This copy is for your records and can be kept at home. At OCE AIG service delivery methods will include pull out groups (once a week for 45 minutes in each identified subject area), collaborative teaching, and consultation/collaboration between the AIG and classroom teachers. All lessons will focus on enriching and extending grade level standards.
8/22/2019 Tracks 2, 3, and 4 AIG Fall Nomination & Testing
The deadline to nominate your 4th or 5th grader is approaching. The last day we will be able to accept nominations is September 3rd. Please contact your student's teacher or Cindy Seder (cseder@wcpss.net) if you are interested in nominating your student.
8/16/2019 Track 2 DEPs (Differentiated Education Plans)
All track 2 students are coming home today with their DEP in their Friday folder. This is a copy of the AIG service plan for your AIG student. This copy is for your records and can be kept at home. (Tracks 1, 3, and 4 will receive their DEPs next Friday.) At OCE AIG service delivery methods will include pull out groups (once a week for 45 minutes in each identified subject area), collaborative teaching, and consultation/collaboration between the AIG and classroom teachers.
Information From the DEP
The WCPSS AIG Program provides differentiated educational services that extend and enrich the Common Core State Standards by offering instructional and curriculum modifications that promote student engagement through challenging cognitive tasks designed to integrate and develop critical and creative thinking skills in the student's identified area(s) of giftedness.
The regular education teachers and the AIG teacher work collaboratively to provide challenging, rigorous and relevant curriculum and instruction to accommodate a range of academic, intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted learners. Curriculum connections are emphasized through overarching concepts, issues and themes.
Differentiated curriculum and instruction in English/Language Arts (ELA) focuses on literacy including advanced content in reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking. Differentiated curriculum and instruction in Mathematics focuses on advanced content in real-world, multi-step higher level thinking problems.
8/8/2019 Track 1 4/5 AIG Testing Nomination Window
The window has closed for track 1 students in grades 4 and 5 to be nominated for AIG identification. Nominated students who have been nominated for testing by the School Based Committee for Gifted Education will be testing sometime between August 23rd and September 6th. These students will take the CogAT test and the reading and/or math ITBS tests. Testing should take 4-5 days. Typically students take one section of the tests per day. Each section lasts about 45 - 60 minutes each day. Parents of nominated students will receive a note from AIG regarding testing specifics as we get closer to the window.
7/30/2019 Third Grade Parents - Explorers Meeting
Click HERE to access the dates and time for our third grade parent meetings. Your student should also get a copy of this letter from their teacher. We look forward to seeing you soon!
7/30/2019 AIG Parent Informational Meeting
Click HERE to access the dates and times for our AIG parent meetings. Your student should also get a copy of this letter from their teacher. We look forward to seeing you soon!
7/10/2019 AIG Nominations for the 2019 - 2020 School Year
Nomination and testing windows for AIG testing have been posted for the new school year. Click HERE to access them. There is only one requirement if you are interested in nominating your student for AIG testing - it must be received in writing before the nomination window closes. This can be an email sent to the AIG teacher (Cindy Seder - cseder@wcpss.net) or a handwritten note sent in to your student's teacher. We encourage you to follow up with any request you have made if you feel like you haven't heard back from either your student's teacher or the AIG teachers.
5/29/2019 AIG Nominations For Next School Year
All testing for AIG is complete for the 2018-2019 school year. The next window for nominations and testing will begin during the first few weeks of the new school year. Check back HERE for updates once we start the 2019-2020 school year. Once the district releases the new windows we will share them with all parents. Thank you!
5/29/2019 SSA Results for Tracks 1 and 2
Tracks 1 and 2 SSA testing results have been returned to Olive Chapel. As soon as we get the go ahead from the district we will send them home results to parents.
5/29/2019 All SSA Testing Nomination Windows Are Closed
We are no longer taking nominations for SSA testing on any tracks. Last week was the deadline for SSA nominations for tracks 3 and 4. All testing materials have already been ordered and so we are unable to accept new nominations. If your student was nominated be on the lookout for a note regarding specific days for testing.
4/9/2019 New Parent Meeting for AIG Third Graders
We will have our second new parent meeting on Wednesday (4/10/2019) for our new third grade parents. This meeting will be a place where you can meet the AIG teachers and learn about how OCE supports our gifted learners. We will meet at 8:15 am in cottage 512. (This is a 5th grade cottage.)
*The location has changed since the we sent home the last reminder letter. We will meet in cottage 512. You can come straight to the cottage and don't need to sign in the front office.*
4/1/2019 SSA Parent Nomination Form and Parent Video Resource
Click below to access the available SSA resources. Scroll down on the page to find each resource.
SSA Parent Video Resource
SSA Parent Nomination Form
3/19/2019 Third Grade AIG Parent Meeting
We look forward to meeting you! Our meeting will be held at 8:15 am. We will be meeting in Mrs. Jones' 5th grade cottage. If you can't make tomorrow's meeting no worries! We will have another meeting on April 10th at 8:15 am.
3/18/2019 SSA Nomination and Testing Windows
CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE PAGE ABOUT ACCELERATION OPTIONS OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN WCPSS.
Here are the current dates for SSA nomination and testing. Students who are nominated and go through the SSA testing process will be considered for SSA for NEXT school year. The nomination form is not available yet. We will push it out as soon as it is made available to schools. If you have questions regarding SSA please contact Cindy Seder at cseder@wcpss.net. Mrs. Seder is our SSA contact and will handle all nominations and testing.
Track 1 - Nomination Window: 4/15-4/29/2019 Testing Window: 5/7-5/13/2019
Track 2 - Nomination Window: 4/16-4/30/2019 Testing Window: 5/8-6/7/2019
Track 3 & Track 4 - Nomination Window: 5/10-5/23/2019 Testing Window: 6/3-6/7/2019
*Students who are already SSA do not need to retest. Their current SSA services will follow them to the next grade level. Students who will be in grade 5 and who will be taking grade 6 classes will receive their instruction through an online class.*
Thank you!
3/11/2019 4/5 Spring AIG Identification Test Results
As of today we have not gotten our score results back from the testing office. They were turned in for scanning at the end of February. As soon as we get the results back from the testing office the School Based Committee for Gifted Education will meet to analyze them and make next step decisions. We will then reach out to all students who were involved. Thank you for your patience!
3/11/2019 AIG Meetings for Parents of Identified Students
We will be hosting an informational meeting on the dates listed below for the parents/guardians of students in third grade who were just identified as AIG. Please plan to attend one of the meetings to learn more about how the AIG teachers and the AIG program at Olive Chapel supports our AIG students in the classroom. Both meetings will be held in the cottages since AIG shares classroom space with tracked out 4/5 teachers. If you are unable to attend due to other schedule conflicts no worries! We will be sure to post any information we share on our website after the meetings are held. Look for a reminder letter to come home with your AIG student on Monday, March 18th.
March 20, 2019 - 8:15 am - Cottage 506 (Ms. Joyner's 4th Grade Cottage)
April 10, 2019 - 8:15 am - Cottage 506 (Ms. Joyner's 4th Grade Cottage)
3/8/2019 Third Grade AIG Identification
Today brown envelopes containing all final decisions regarding AIG identification for tracks 1, 3, and 4 went home with students. (Only students who were currently going through the id process will receive information.) Track 2 students will get their information next week when they return from their current track out. Students who have been identified as AIG will start their direct service with the AIG teachers the week of April 1st. Each student will receive 45 minutes of a direct lesson from the AIG teachers once a week. These lessons will occur once a week in math (if they are AIG in math) and once a week in reading (if they are AIG in reading). If you student was identified please return one copy of the the consent for services form.
01/10/2019 AIG Testing for Tracks 1, 2, and 3 in grades 4 & 5
Students in grades 4 and 5 who have been nominated for AIG testing by the SBCGE will be tested on the dates listed below. There are five sections each student must complete. We try to only administer one section of the test each day. Testing typically lasts 45-60 minutes. (There is an exception for students who are already AIG in one area. These students are exempt from one section of the test.) All testing requires a parent consent form to be signed and returned to school. If this form has not been returned we cannot proceed with testing. You will be contacted if we are missing this form for your student.
Friday, January 11th
Monday, January 14th
Tuesday, January 15th
Wednesday, January 16th
Thursday, January 17th
If a student is out sick during testing we will schedule makeup testing during the next few days. It is possible for students to have to complete two parts of the test on the same day. We will only do this if we run out of time due to an extended illness.
01/09/2019 Track 4 Nominations for AIG Testing in Grades 4 and 5
Nominations for track 4 students in grades 4 and 5 will be received until 4:15 pm on January 30th. These must be received in writing. This can be a note to your student's teacher or a short email.
01/09/2019 Nomination Window is Closed for Tracks 1, 2, and 3
The nomination window for AIG testing in grades 4 and 5 is closed. If you want your student nominated for AIG testing the next nomination window will open July 1, 2019.
1/3/2019 Spring Testing Dates for Grades 4 and 5 (Tracks 1, 2 and 3 Only)
Students in grades 4 and 5 who have been nominated for AIG testing by the SBCGE will be tested on the dates listed below. There are five sections each student must complete. We try to only administer one section of the test each day. Testing typically lasts 45-60 minutes. (There is an exception for students who are already AIG in one area. These students are exempt from one section of the test.) All testing requires a parent consent form to be signed and returned to school. If this form has not been returned we cannot proceed with testing. You will be contacted if we are missing this form for your student.
Friday, January 11th
Monday, January 14th
Tuesday, January 15th
Wednesday, January 16th
Thursday, January 17th
If a student is out sick during testing we will schedule makeup testing during the next few days. It is possible for students to have to complete two parts of the test on the same day. We will only do this if we run out of time due to an extended illness.
12/12/2018 Third Grade AIG Identification Process
As of today, we have Iowa results for tracks 1 and 2. Track 1 students will get their parent score report once they track back in. Track 2 students should have received their parent score report last week from their homeroom teacher. We are still waiting on Iowa results for tracks 3 and 4. Based on the Iowa scores and the CogAT scores the School Based Committee for Gifted Education will make next step decisions. We will use the current AIG district set gateways to guide our decisions. To access the gateways and their specifics click HERE or visit the documents page on this website. Students with at least one usable score (95% or higher) on the CogAT or Iowa tests will begin the AIG identification process. A consent letter will be sent to the parents of these students. By signing this letter you are allowing us to evaluate your student for AIG and administer any additional tests that may be needed.
12/12/2018 Tracks 2, 3, and 4 - 4th and 5th Grade Identification Results
By Monday the 17th, all students on tracks 2, 3, and 4 who were involved in the fall AIG testing will get their identification results. Students will be given an envelope that contains all of the information about their testing and the final identification decision. Any student who is identified will start their direct service on January 7th.
If your AIG student in on track 2 or track 3 don't hesitate to contact Miss Sheehan regarding their service schedule.
If your AIG student is on track 1 or track 4 don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Seder about their service schedule.
All students will receive direct AIG service from the AIG teachers 1-2 times a week in a pull-out group. AIG lessons are based on the student's current grade level curriculum standards.
Thank you!
12/4/2018 Track 1 4th and 5th Grade Fall Identification Results
All tracks 1 students should have brought home their AIG identification results this week. Any student who was identified will start their direct service on January 7th.
Currently Mrs. Seder is working with our pull-out groups on tracks 1 and 4. Don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Seder if you have questions about their service schedule.
All students will receive direct AIG service from the AIG teachers 1-2 times a week in a pull-out group. AIG lessons are based on the student's current grade level curriculum standards.
Thank you!
11/15/2018 4th and 5th Grade Fall Identification Process
We received our CogAT and Iowa tests results on Wednesday from the testing office. The School Based Committee for Gifted Education is meeting Friday morning to make decisions on what next steps are appropriate for these students. You will get your student's score reports (CogAT and Iowa) Friday afternoon. Teachers have been asked to send them home in the Friday folders. In the coming weeks you will receive paperwork indicating the committee's final decision. By December 19th all parents and students will be notified of the final decision. In the meantime, please contact me if you have any questions!
*Please Note: Unfortunately the system the AIG department uses to enter all of the identification data is down for the next few weeks because it is being audited. In order to finalize any identification decisions we must input all information into this system and then submit it for approval by central office. We are unable to do this right now. As soon as the system is back up and running we will start the process of getting the paperwork completed.
11/14/2018 Third Grade IOWA Testing for Track 3 and Track 4
Good Morning Parents! All CogAT scores for third grade have been returned and analyzed by the School Based Committee for Gifted Education as of today. You will be receiving (Track 4 you should have already received this) your student's score report and a parent explanation letter from the district office. Students who scored in the 85th percentile on any section of the test are automatically eligible to take the Iowa tests. If your student did not score in the 85th percentile they can still take the Iowa tests, but they must be nominated by their teacher or by you the parent. This nomination must be received in writing (hand written note or email) before the day of the test.
Testing Dates: Monday November 26th and Tuesday November 27th
Iowa Tests Information: The Iowa tests have a reading section and a math section. One section is administered each day. Students get 30 minutes to complete as much of the test as they can. The Iowa tests are set up very much like their classroom formal assessments (Case 21, BOG, & EOG). There are 25-35 questions on each section of the test.
10/30/2018 Third Grade IOWA Testing for Track 1 and Track 2
If your student was nominated for the Iowa tests you received a testing consent form with your student's CogAT score report. This testing consent form must be signed and returned in order for us to administer the Iowa tests to your student. If you have not returned this to school please do so ASAP. (Even if you mark that you do not want us administering the tests it must be returned to school.)
Nominated track 1 and track 2 students will take the Iowa tests on November 5th and November 7th. Testing will occur in the morning. One day they will take the reading test and one day they will take the math test. These are timed tests. Students will have 30 minutes to complete as much as they can. These tests look very similar to the formal reading and math assessments they take in their classrooms. The best way to prepare for these is to get plenty of sleep the night before and eat a good breakfast.
10/29/2018 Third Grade CogAT Results
At this point track 1, 2, and 4 CogAT results have been given to all teachers and should have been sent home with students. If you have not gotten your students please contact your homeroom teacher or the AIG teachers. Track 3 will receive their results when they track back in.
10/23/2018 Third Grade CogAT Results
We just received the third grade CogAT results yesterday. We are currently in the middle of analyzing them with the School Based Committee for Gifted Education. Once this is finalized scores will be sent home to all parents. (Track 1 results went home on 10/15/2018.) Tracks 2 and 4 should receive their CogAT results by Monday, October 29th. Track 3 will receive their results once they track back in.
Parents/Guardians will receive a student score report and a letter explaining the test. Student's who scored an 85% or higher in at least one area will receive an invitation to take the Iowa assessments. Students who did not score an 85% or higher in at least one area are still able to take the Iowa tests if a teacher or parent nominates them. This nomination must be received in writing and before the Iowa tests take places. Contact your classroom teacher or the AIG teachers immediately if you want your student to take the Iowa tests.
10/15/2018 Spring AIG Testing for Grades 4 and 5
We are accepting nominations for students in grades 4 and 5 for AIG testing. All nominations must be received in writing. This can be a handwritten note or an email to your homeroom teacher or one of the AIG teachers (asheehan@wcpss.net or cseder@wcpss.net). The testing windows for the spring can be found HERE.
10/15/2018 CogAT and Iowa Results for Grades 4 and 5 (Fall Testing)
As of today we have not gotten back our score results from the testing office yet. As soon as we get the results the School Based Committee for Gifted Education will meet to analyze them. I will then send home next steps and parent score reports with all students.
10/15/2018 Third Grade CogAT Results
All track 1 results should have gone home with all students today. If you did not receive yours check your student's backpack and/or contact your homeroom teacher. The envelope could be at the bottom of a backpack or tucked behind some papers in their take home folder.
10/8/2018 Third Grade CogAT Results and Next Steps
At this point in time we have not received all of our third grade CogAT scores back from the testing office. Once we do we will alert you by sending home a parent score report and an informational letter. Student's who earn a score of 85% or higher on one or more parts of the CogAT are automatically eligible to take the Iowa tests. Students who do not, but are showing higher capabilities in class are still able to be nominated to take the Iowa tests. This nominated must occur in writing and can come from the teacher or the parent/guardian. For more information regarding the AIG Gateways and testing requirements click the link below.
AIG GATEWAYS
9/18/2018 AIG Testing Dates for Tracks 2, 3, and 4
Post-Hurricane Update - Starting next TOMORROW I will begin testing the students who were nominated for AIG testing by the SBCGE. Each student will complete 4-5 separate testing sessions. Each session should last 45-60 minutes total. This times includes time for passing out of materials and directions. The testing days and times have been scheduled to help minimize disruptions. See below for the current schedule. If a student is absent makeup testing will be scheduled as well.
CogAT Tests: The mornings of 9/19, 9/20, and 9/21. (All students take all three part of this test.)
Iowa Tests: The afternoons of 9/25 and 9/26. (If a student is only being nominated in one area they will only take one Iowa test.)
9/12/2018 AIG Testing Dates for Tracks 2, 3, and 4
Starting next Monday I will start testing the students who were nominated for AIG testing by the SBCGE. Each student will complete 4-5 separate testing sessions. Each session should last 45-60 minutes total. This times includes time for passing out of materials and directions. The testing days and times have been scheduled to help minimize disruptions. See below for the current schedule. If there are changes due to the hurricane I will alert students and parents. If a student is absent makeup testing will be scheduled as well.
CogAT Tests: The mornings of 9/17, 9/19, and 9/21.
Iowa Tests: The afternoons of 9/25 and 9/26. (If a student is only being nominated in one area they will only take one Iowa test.)
9/10/2018 AIG Testing for Tracks 2, 3, and 4
AIG testing for nominated students in grades 4 and 5 on tracks 2, 3, and 4 will take place during 9/17 - 9/28. If your student was nominated and the SBCGE approved of testing you will receive a note indicating the specific dates for testing this week. Click HERE to see the windows for AIG nomination and testing for the 2018-2019 school year.
8/13/2018 AIG Testing for Track 1
AIG testing for nominated students in grades 4 and 5 on track 1 will take place during 8/20 - 8/31. If your student was nominated and the SBCGE approved of testing you will receive a note indicating the specific dates for testing this week. Click HERE to see the windows for AIG nomination and testing for the 2018-2019 school year.
7/25/2018 SSA Testing
SSA testing only occurs at the end of each school year. All SSA testing for the 2018-2019 school year was completed during the spring of 2018.
7/3/2018 CogAT Testing Windows For Third Grade
*No nominations are needed. All third grade students are administered the CogAT tests.*
Track 1: August 20th - August 24th
Track 2: September 10th - 14th
Track 3: September 10th - 14th
Track 4: September 10th - 14th
7/3/2018 AIG Nomination and Testing Windows for Grades 4 and 5
Read below for the nomination and testing windows for grades 4 and 5. If you would like your student considered for AIG testing they must first be nominated. This parent nomination must be in writing. It can be a handwritten note to their teacher or an email indicating you want them nominated. All nominations must be received by 4:15 on the last day of the nomination window. This allows us to prepare testing materials properly and schedule the needed testing sessions. First, we must schedule a School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) meeting. At this meeting all nominations are discussed and the decision about whether testing is appropriate is made by the committee for each nominee. After that meeting, all testing materials are ordered and prepared individually for each student that will be testing. A testing schedule is then set up and parent reminders are created. All testing is administered by the AIG teachers.
*Students can only be tested once during a full calendar year. If your student was tested in the spring of 2018 they cannot best tested again until the spring of 2019.*
*There will be no nominations accepted after the last day of the nomination window.*
Fall 2018 Windows
AIG Nomination Window - Fall - Grades 4/5 T1 - July 9th - August 15th
AIG Testing Window - Fall - Grades 4/5 T1 - August 20th - August 31st
AIG Nomination Window - Fall - Grades 4/5 T2, 3, 4 - July 9th - September 12th
AIG Testing Window - Fall - Grades 4/5 T2 3, 4 - September 17th - September 28th
Spring 2019 Windows
AIG Nomination Window - Spring - Grades 4/5 T1, 2, 3 - July 9th - January 8th
AIG Testing Window - Spring - Grades 4/5 T1, 2, 3 - January 11th - January 25th
AIG Nomination Window - Spring - Grades 4/5 T4 - July 9th - January 30th
AIG Testing Window Spring - Grades 4/5 T4 - February 4th - February 14th
7/2/2018 Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!
Welcome to the new year! We look forward to another amazing year of fostering and growing our AIG students. We are currently working on our weekly schedule and hope to start directly serving students by the second week of school. Look for a welcome letter to come home next week with your AIG student regarding the new year. If you need support at any time please don't hesitate to contact either one of us via email or directly via the school phone. Thank you!
Anne Sheehan - Olive Chapel Elementary AIG Teacher
Email: asheehan@wcpss.net
Phone: 919-387-4440
Cindy Seder - Olive Chapel Elementary AIG Teacher and SSA Contact
Email: cseder@wcpss.net
Phone: 919-387-4440
6/4/2019 SSA Contact Person
If you have questions regarding SSA results and SSA for next year please contact Cindy Seder at cseder@wcpss.net. All SSA testing is complete for this school year. The next time students will be able to test for SSA will be during the spring of 2019.
6/4/2018 AIG Testing for the 2018-2019 School Year
All testing is completed for this school. All identification and paperwork has been completed and processed by Olive Chapel and central office. If you would like to nominate your student for AIG testing for the next school year you can. Touch base with your general education teacher or with one of the AIG teachers when you return to start the 2018-2019 school year. Each year we have two testing windows. One occurs during the first quarter and the second one occurs in January/February. We won't know the exact dates until they are released from the district for the next school year. Look for information to come out during the first month of school.
4/24/2018 Third Grade AIG Services - Math and Reading
All track 4 AIG results have been distributed to teachers to be sent home. Direct pull out services will start once parent consent forms have been returned. Thank you!
4/2/18 Third Grade AIG Services - Math and Reading
Thank you for returning your parent consent for services form! All third grade AIG students on tracks 1, 2, and 3 who returned this form began their direct services this week. Students will receive direct instruction from the AIG teachers once a week for 45 minutes in each area. (If the parent consent form has not been returned AIG has been in touch with you about it.) AIG provides enrichments and extensions for AIG students that are tied to third grade level standards. Be on the lookout for a welcome letter and your student's DEP (differentiated education plan) to come home in the next few weeks.
The Purpose of the WCPSS AIG Program
The purpose of the Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program is to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for students who perform, or show potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to 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 educational 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.
3/28/18 4/5 Spring AIG Testing
Parents, be on the lookout for information to come home during the next two weeks regarding AIG evaluation results. Any students who is identified as AIG will start their direct services at the beginning of the next school year. (This is a policy set by the district.)
3/28/18 AIG Testing
All testing for AIG has been completed for the 2017 - 2018 school year. The next round of AIG testing will not occur until the beginning of next year school year.
2/14/17 - SSA - Single Subject Acceleration Parent Meetings
Wake County SSA is coming! Click the links below to access dates and time for informational parent meetings regarding Single Subject Acceleration. SSA is an acceleration opportunity offered to students enrolled in Wake County schools. All students are eligible to take the assessments to see if SSA is a good fit for their academic.
SSA Parent Meetings - English
SSA Parent Meetings - Spanish
1/22/18 - 3rd Grade Parents- Parent Observational Checklist Deadline
We know that the snow days have made all schedules a little hectic. Please take the time needed to thoughtfully complete the Parent Observational Checklist that was sent home last week. If you need more time after the date listed on the letter please take it. No worries! Just try to do your best to send it back to OCE by February 2nd. If your student is currently tracked out please return it upon their return to OCE. We greatly appreciate the parents who were able to take the time and complete it already. Thank you!
1/2/2018 - Spring AIG Testing - 4th and 5th Grade Parents
*The nomination window for Spring AIG testing has closed for tracks 1, 2, and 3. Students who were nominated and then also referred for evaluation by the SBCGE will receive a letter this week requesting parent permission. Testing will take place sometime during the weeks of January 8 - January 19. Once we have parent permission you will be notified of exactly when your student will be tested. If you have questions please contact your homeroom teacher or one of the AIG teachers (asheehan@wcpss.net and cseder@wcpss.net).
*The nomination window for Spring AIG testing for track 4 will close on January 12th. Students who were nominated and then also referred for evaluation by the SBCGE will receive a letter when they get back from track out requesting parent permission. Testing will take place sometime during the weeks of January 22 - February 2nd. Once we have parent permission you will be notified of exactly when your student will be tested. If you have questions please contact your homeroom teacher or one of the AIG teachers (asheehan@wcpss.net and cseder@wcpss.net).
1/2/2018 - Third Grade Parents Who Have Students Who Took the Iowa Tests
Our next steps will be to determine if your student is Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted. Or, if they are simply high achievers who will continue to need in class differentiation. This is a process that will last until about mid-March. To determine which students are AIG the School Based Committee for Gifted Education at OCE uses the district set gateways. See the gateways by clicking HERE and then scrolling down to the document "AIG Gateways".
*Students who attain a 95% or higher on multiple sub tests (on the Iowa and CogAT) may not need additional testing. Some students who did not attain 95% or higher on multiple sub tests may need additional testing. Either way you will be notified for permission to move forward.
*All students who attained scores 95% or higher on multiple sub tests received a parent letter. Please review this, sign, and return it at your earliest convenience.
*If your student did not attain a score of 95% or higher on multiple sub tests or even just one, they will not be considered for AIG. The homeroom teacher will continue to provide differentiation support for all students to meet their needs and ensure continued academic success.
**If you have questions please contact your homeroom teacher or the AIG teachers. We are here to support you in fully understanding this process. (Anne Sheehan asheehan@wcpss.net or Cindy Seder cseder@wcpss.net )
1/2/2018 - Third Grade Parents Who Have Students Who Took the Iowa Tests
All CogAT and Iowa testing was completed prior to the winter break. All score reports we have received back from the WCPSS Testing Office have been sent home. We are still waiting on score reports for students who are in the homerooms of Ms. York/Mrs. Mott and Mrs. McPherson. As soon as we get them we will send them home.
10/19/2017 - Spring AIG Testing for Grades 4 and 5- Nomination Windows
The nomination window for spring testing is open. As always, we must have all nominations in writing.
Last Day for Nominations for Track 1, 2, and 3 is - December 21st
Last Day for Nominations for Track 4 is - January 12th
*No nominations will be accepted after the above dates.*
10/19/2017 - Spring AIG Testing for Grades 4 and 5 -Testing Windows
The testing windows for the spring are as follows:
Track 1, 2, and 3 January 8th - January 19th
Track 4 January 22nd - February 2nd
10/19/2017 - Fall AIG Testing for Grades 4 and 5 - Updates
All testing documents were submitted for scoring today. The timeline for the return of scores is typically 3-6 weeks. As soon as we know something we will notify you of our next steps.
10/16/2017 - Third Grade Iowa Testing
Students who qualified for Iowa testing will take two Iowa tests - Reading and Math. The format of the test is just like the Case 21 assessments they take in their classrooms. Students will get 30 minutes to complete each tests. All parents who have students who qualified have been notified for testing consent.
Track 1 and Track 2 will test November 2nd and 3rd
Track 3 and Track 4 will test November 29th and 30th
10/4/17 4G and 5G AIG Parent Meetings
You are invited to attend an informational session about AIG at Olive Chapel Elementary. The purpose of the Wake County Public School System Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program is to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for students who perform, or show potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment.
Please choose one of the times and days listed below to learn more about how AIG is supporting your OCE student. We look forward to meeting you and seeing you soon!
WHO: 4th and 5th Grade Parents of AIG Identified Students
WHAT: Informational Session About AIG
WHERE: Cottage 501
WHEN: October 18, 2017 or October 25, 2017 (Identical Sessions)
TIME: 8:15 am (Both Sessions)
In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support or have urgent questions regarding AIG. Thank you!
- Phone: 919-387-4440
- Email: asheehan@wcpss.net
- Email: cseder@wcpss.net
Cindy Seder and Anne Sheehan
OCE AIG Teachers
9/28/17 READvolution with the Carolina Hurricanes
Click HERE and HERE to learn more about the amazing partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes. OCE is excited to partnership with the Hurricanes to further ensure our students are reaching their reading potential outside of school. Thank you for your continued willingness to build life-long learners at OCE!
9/19/17 Testing Updates for Grade 4 and 5
*Testing for the fall semester is closed.
*Students who are nominated at this point will be placed on the spring semester list.
*Initial testing is set to be completed by this Friday. Students may need additional testing, but we won't know who until after we submit our bubble sheets for scanning. We don't submit until October 19th. We will be in contact with all parents once we have more information.
9/11/17 DEPs
All AIG students should receive a copy of their DEP by the end of this week. The DEP is the Differentiated Educational Plan for AIG students. It specifically outlines how OCE will meet your student's AIG needs. The DEP is created in collaboration with administration, general education teachers, and the school's AIG plan. If your student has not received theirs please let us know! Thank you!
8/25/17 OCE Tracks 2, 3, and 4 - 4th and 5th Grade Parents
The deadline to nominate students for fall AIG testing is approaching. All nominations are due by August 30th and September 1st. And must be received in writing. (Emails work great!) If you have nominated your student for testing be on the lookout for a decision from the School Based Committee for Gifted Education on 9/4/17. If you have questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact Miss Sheehan or Mrs. Seder!
8/25/17 OCE Track 1 - 4th and 5th Grade Parents
All fall AIG testing will be completed today. Please note that test documents are not turned in for scanning until late October. This means that we may not have any answers or next steps in terms of AIG identification until mid-November. As soon as we know something we will contact all parents. This is a district turn in date, not an OCE turn in date. Thank you for your support!
8/10/17 OCE 3rd Grade Parents
Parent please look for a letter about Explorers from your AIG teachers coming home by Friday. It contains information regarding the WCPSS Explorers program for third graders. Please join us during one of the dates listed below to get an overview of Explorers. If you are unable to make this meeting let us know and we will be happy to send you any information we review. Thank you!
Wednesday, August 30th at 8:15 am in cottage 508
Wednesday, September 13th at 8:15 am in cottage 505
8/8/17 AIG Program Brochure 2016 - 2019
Click HERE to access the WCPSS program brochure for AIG. This brochure contains all of the information needed to navigate AIG identification and services. A few highlights include:
*Chain of Inquiry About Gifted Service
*Details on the Identification Process
*Identification Gateway Specifics
8/7/17 Fall 2017 Nomination Window Deadlines Are Approaching!
Thank you to all of the parents who have already sent in their nomination for the fall rounds of testing. The SBCGE will be meeting soon to make decisions on who testing would be appropriate for. Look for a note regarding the SCBGE's decision closer to the start of the testing window. Nominations will not be accepted after the dates listed in parenthesis below.
Track 1 Testing Window - August 21 - September 1 (Nominations due 8/11.)
Track 2 Testing Window - September 18 - September 29 (Nominations due 9/1.)
Track 3 and 4 Testing Window - September 11 - September 22 (Nominations due 8/30.)
*The testing windows were recently extended by the district to better accommodate our students.*
8/7/17 CogAT Testing Dates for OCE Third Graders
Read below for details regarding the CogAT Testing Dates for Olive Chapel third graders.
Track 1 - August 28, 29, 30
Track 2, 3, 4 - August 11, 12, 13
Each day the students will take 3 different subtests. For a total of 9 subtests. There is a time limit of 10 working minutes for each section of the test.
7/26/17 AIG Info for Grade 3
Click HERE to access information regarding 3rd grade and the AIG identification process. Keep an eye out for more information coming home regarding 3rd grade and AIG. Thank you!
7/26/17AIG Info for Grade 4 and 5
Click HERE to access information regarding 4th and 5th grade AIG at Olive Chapel. Keep an eye out for more information coming home regarding upcoming AIG meetings. Thank you!
7/26/17 AIG Testing Nominations
Thank you to all the parents who have emailed or sent in notes requesting AIG Testing Nomination. I greatly appreciated how on top of things you are! Thank you!
7/12/17 EOG Data Review
All EOG scores have been reviewed for possible AIG identification. This applies only to students who had been through the AIG process during the 16-17 school year. Parents of students who are impacted will be getting notifications during the next week or so.
7/7/17 Fall 2017 Nomination Windows
Track 1 August 21 - September 1
Track 2 September 18 - September 29
Track 3 and 4 September 11 - September 22
7/7/17 AIG Nomination and Testing
If you think your student is a good candidate for AIG nomination please submit a written nomination to your general education teacher or one of the AIG teachers. If you have questions please feel free to contact us!
Anne Sheehan asheehan@wcpss.net
Cindy Seder seder@wcpss.net
7/3/17 Welcome Back!
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! Be on the lookout for AIG information the next few weeks. As soon as Central Office releases nomination and testing dates I will pass them along. In the meantime, please contact your AIG teachers at Olive Chapel ES if you have any questions.
5/23/17
My student is transferring schools at the end of this school year. What happens to their AIG services?
If a students transfers to another school within Wake County all AIG and SSA service plans will follow them. If they transfer out of the district it will depend on the new district's policy. However, we will be sure to include all key documents in their cumulative folder so the new school is aware of what was happening in Wake County. You can also request additional copies of their paperwork if needed.
5/23/17 AIG Nominations
AIG nominating and testing is complete for this school year. Students can be nominated starting the first day of the next school year. Testing windows will be published at that time.
5/22/17 SET and Ken Ken Puzzle Fun!
If you have a few spare minutes spend it playing one of these fun games! SET and Ken Ken are games the require students/players to think critically while having some fun. They are great games for building problem solving stamina and practicing verbal communication skills (when played with a partner). They can be accessed using the links below. (Click on the name of the puzzle to access a direct link.) New puzzles are listed each day. They are fun for the whole family! Enjoy!
SET Game NYT
SET Puzzles
Ken Ken NYT
Ken Ken Puzzles
5/19/17 SSA Nominations and Testing
The SSA nomination period has ended. Testing will occur between 5/26 and 6/2. Be on the lookout for a reminder slip from Miss Sheehan that indicates when your student will be tested. Keep in mind that there is always a chance this schedule could change. If you have questions or concerns please contact Miss Sheehan (asheehan@wcpss.net) or your homeroom teacher. Thank you!!
5/18/17 SSA Nominations
Today at 4:15pm is the last chance to get parent nominations for SSA testing in. Thank you to those that have already submitted them. Once you turn it in you will get a copy of the parent agreement form and a reminder notification of when testing will occur.
4/17/17 Single Subject Acceleration
Got questions about SSA? Contact your homeroom teacher or Miss Sheehan! Testing cannot occur if a parent has not signed and submitted a testing form. Teachers cannot sign this form.
Nomination Window - 5/5 - 5/18/17 (There is a form that must be completed by the parent. Please ask your homeroom teacher for this or email Miss Sheehan (asheehan@wcpss.net) for one.
Testing Window - 5/26 - 6/2/17 All testing will be administered by Miss Sheehan. Some testing is one-on-one and some will be done in a group setting. It varies per grade level and subject area.
4/17/17 Welcome Back!
Welcome back Wilburn Wildcats! See you on Thursday as we charge into the last quarter of this school year!
3/2/17 AIG Testing
All initial testing for AIG identification purposes has been completed. Next Friday all additional testing for AIG should be completed as well. This means the end of our Spring season of AIG identification.
Thank you for your continued patience as the SBCGE meets to determine the best path for all students who are being evaluated for AIG.
2/27/17 Parent Checklists
If you have a student who is being evaluated for AIG please send back the Parent Observational Checklist. The SBCGE uses this as a data source when determining if AIG is the best path for your student. If you need a new copy or your not sure if you have returned it please contact Miss Sheehan as soon as you can. Multiple copies have been sent home to all students.
2/10/17 Single Subject Acceleration
What is SSA?
SSA stands for Single Subject Acceleration. SSA is one form of acceleration the district offers our highly capable students.
Where can I find information about SSA?
At the Wake County SSA website! Click this link to access it - http://wakeacceleration.weebly.com/.
What are the SSA Nomination and Testing Windows for Wilburn ES?
Nomination Window - 5/5 - 5/18/17 (There is a form that must be completed by the parent. Please ask your homeroom teacher for this or email Miss Sheehan (asheehan@wcpss.net) for one.
Testing Window - 5/26 - 6/2/17 All testing will be administered by Miss Sheehan. Some testing is one-on-one and some will be done in a group setting. It varies per grade level and subject area.
Is my child a good candidate for SSA?
If a child passes the required assessments for SSA they will be placed in the next grade level for the designated subject area. This means they will skip an entire grade level of content and lessons. (In 5th grade 6th grade content is delivered online. There is not an instructor at your child's school teaching those lessons.)
Has you child already mastered the content of the next grade level enough to skip it? Can your child do that and be successful moving forward?
Who can I contact for more information about SSA?
Please contact your homeroom teacher or Miss Sheehan (asheehan@wcpss.net) for more information. Or, attend one of the district SSA meetings. These are parent meetings where they will discuss SSA and answer any of your questions directly.
Parent Information Sessions
Come join us to learn about options for acceleration of student learning! Parents will explore the following information: General ELA/Math Progressions, Middle School Math Placement Guidelines, Opportunities for, Acceleration including Single Subject Acceleration (SSA), Timelines, Additional Resources
Parents are encouraged to attend one of the following regional sessions. The sessions are:
Monday, 2/13/2017
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Durant Middle School Auditorium
Wednesday, 2/15/2017
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Middle Creek High School Auditorium
Thursday, 3/2/2017
7:30-8:30 A.M.
Crossroads II Room 1400
Monday, 3/6/2017
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Wendell Middle School Auditorium
Thursday, 3/9/2017
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Crossroads II Room 1400
Monday, 3/13/2017
7:30-8:30 A.M.
Crossroads II Room 1400
*In the case of inclement weather & school cancellation, the session will be cancelled.
2/3/17 Spring Testing Window is Closed
All Spring Testing has been completed. If you have not returned your Parent Checklist yet please do as soon as you can. If you need a new copy please email Miss Sheehan at asheehan@wcpss.net. It will take about 3-4 weeks for us to get CogAT and Iowa test results. After that the School Based Committee for Gifted Ed will schedule a meeting to analyze the data and make AIG recommendations. Be on the lookout for information in your student's take home folder.
1/13/17 Spring Testing Window
Spring testing will occur between January 23rd and February 3rd. Miss Sheehan will administer all tests. We will do everything we can to not disrupt your student's lunch, recess, and specials schedules. They will however miss some general education class time in order to take the needed assessments. Teachers will work with them to ensure they are not missing anything in class.
1/13/17 - Spring 2017 AIG Evaluations
Before the winter break consent forms for AIG evaluation were sent home to certain students. These students will be evaluated for AIG once parent permission is received via a signature on the form. Please
