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AIG Add-On Licensure ScholarshipInterest Meeting

Presented by:Guilford County Schools’ Academically Gifted (AG) DepartmentElon University

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MissionGuilford county students will graduate as responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education, or in the career of their choice.*

*This mission was adopted by the Guilford County Board of Education on December 12, 2000.

VisionTransforming learning and life outcomes for all children

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Meeting Agenda:

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Welcome

AIG Program at Duke

Tentative Scholarship

Timeline

Q&A

Application Requirements

Welcome & PurposeClick to add text

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5 Application Requirements:

• Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2020• Requires recommendation from current principal • Requires recommendation from current AG

Teacher (elementary level) or TAG Chair (middle school level)

• 5 short-answer response questions (500 words or less)

Once recommended as an candidate to apply for admissions to Duke University, will need to provide the following: • Official Transcript(s): Undergraduate and Graduate • Copy of Teaching License• Signed Commitment Agreement• Transcript Fee of $40.00 payable to Duke University

(Due upon official acceptance into the program; provides access to unlimited copies of transcripts)

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Timeline:

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Date: Event:

December 5 and 12 Interest Meetings

December 16 Application Window Opens

February 28 (at 5:00pm) Application Due Date

March 2 – 31 Application Review by AG Department

April 13 – 30 As Deemed Necessary by AG Department: • Applicant Interviews • Classroom Visits

May 1 Notification of Selection by AG Department

May 2 – June 30 Candidates submit additional admission requirements to Duke University

July 30 Notification of acceptance by Duke University

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Who may participate in the AIG Add-on Licensure Scholarship program? Any core content teacher in grades K – 8 who hold a clear initial license and work in Guilford County Schools may apply.

What is the cost of the coursework for scholarship participants? GCS will cover the tuition costs associated with the coursework. Participants will be required to purchase textbooks, the cost of adding AIG to their NC teaching license, and all other cost associated with the program (i.e., travel, parking, meals, etc.)

What are the obligations of scholarship recipient? • Earn a minimum grade of a B in each of the courses.• Continue to teach within GCS for three years following

completion of the AIG licensure coursework. • Purchase the necessary textbooks for coursework. • Pay the required licensure fee to add AIG certification

to their NC teaching license once they have successfully completed the coursework.

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Scholarship Alternatives

Leads to the AIG Licensure ANDa better understanding of advanced learners:

Leads to a better understanding of advanced learners:

• On your own, attend an institution offering the program.

Benefits:• Meet the highest requirement for

cluster grouping recommendations

• Positions within the AG Department

• Depth understanding of curriculum practices that meet the needs of gifted learners and SEL needs of these students.

Use the district’s Performance Matters –Professional Development System to register for the following courses:• GCS-AIG: Characteristics of Gifted Learners• GCS-AIG: Classroom Practices for High Ability

LearnersBenefits:Meet the minimum requirement for cluster grouping recommendations and gain some understanding of effective curriculum practices for gifted learners and SEL needs of these students. 8

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Scholarship Alternatives: But Remember We’re More Than a Test

Leads to the AIG Licensure

On your own, pay to take the Praxis. If you pass the Praxis you will have to pay to update your license.

Benefits:• Meet the highest requirement for cluster grouping recommendations• Positions within the AG Department

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Do you have any

questions for the AG

Department?

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Academically/Intellectually Gifted Add-On Licensure Program

14Years 400+Teachers

The Classes• Fall (September– Early December):

– EDUC 620: Nature and Needs of the Gifted

• Spring (January – April):

– EDUC 621: Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted

• Summer (Mid May – Late July):

– EDUC 622: Curriculum Development for the Gifted

– EDUC 623: Practicum in Gifted Education

8-9 synchronous class meetings using WebEx Conferencing Software each Semester

Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30 PM

2 asynchronous online modules in Sakai per semster

3 face-to-face Saturday classes per semester

Delivery Model for Distance Cohort

Practicum (Capstone)Develop a curriculum and teach in a summer enrichment camp sponsored by GCS AND

conduct observations in Duke TIP’s Summer Studies Program (either at Duke, Wake Forest, or Meredith)

Representative Assignments• EDUC 620 – Case Study of a Gifted Student, Dual Identification

Article Critique, Intersecting Identities Presentation

• EDUC 621 – Lesson Plans, Concept Paper, Differentiation Article Critique OR NCAGT Conference Attendance/Reflection

• EDUC 622 – Concept-Based Curriculum Unit (to be taught in practicum)

• EDUC 623 – Teaching, Focused Reflections

Note: For licensure, all students must compile a handbook that demonstrates depth of content knowledge in gifted education. Students will work on a portion of their handbooks during each course with the final product due at the end of the program.

TextbooksEDUC 620

– Karnes, F. A. & Stephens, K.R. (2008). Achieving Excellence: Educating the Gifted and Talented. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

EDUC 621 – No text; Selected articles housed in Sakai

EDUC 622 – Stephens, K.R. & Karnes, F.A. (Eds.) (2016). Introduction to Curriculum Design in Gifted

Education. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

– Erickson, H. L. (2007). Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom.Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

– Wiggins, G. P., & McTighe, J. (2011). The Understanding by Design Guide to Creating High-Quality Units Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Expected Expense: ~$100 - $200 –depending on whether new or used copies are purchased.

Practicum

• Teaching a one-week summer enrichment camp for gifted students.

• Teachers will design the curriculum and deliver the instruction

Next Steps• Complete and submit application and recommendations to Dee

Jordan (GCS) by February 28• If recommended by GCS, you will submit the following

additional materials to Kristen Stephens (Duke) – Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate coursework– Copy of teaching license– Signed Commitment Agreement

• Interviews will be scheduled in Late May- Early June

• Teachers will be notified by July 30 of acceptance– Upon acceptance, a $40 transcript fee is required

We Want YOU!

Contact InformationKristen R. Stephens, Ph.D.

kstephen@duke.edu(919) 660-3083

Alissa Griffithapg8@duke.edu(919) 660-3199

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Reminders

• Application due 2/28/2019• Complete application, which

includes Principal Recommendation, must arrive by due date

• Questions regarding the scholarship need to be directed to Dr. Dee Jordan at jordand@gcsnc.com or 336-370-8322

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