Emma Elementary School's AIG specialist for 2015-2016 is Chris
Schmidt. He will meet with students on Mondays this school year, but
you can reach him any day through his email address:
chris.schmidt@bcsemail.org
Here is a little information on AIG programs here in Buncombe County.
Nurturing Program for Grades K-2:
Our AIG Specialists offer academic
enrichment to K-2 students who demonstrate a need for this service. The
program is called PROBLEM SOLVERS. This is not formal identification
for the AIG program. Instead it provides enrichment for primary
students whose needs vary from year to year. These groups are flexible
and vary due to student needs. We work to develop critical thinking and
problem solving skills – all while having a lot of fun!
AIG in Grades 3-5
In 3rd, 4th, and 5th
grades, students are cluster grouped (goal of no fewer than five
identified AIG students with a teacher who is endorsed in working with
gifted students) in a heterogeneous classroom. They attend a weekly
enrichment class, taught by the AIG Specialist for 45 minutes to one
hour. The classroom teacher also provides an appropriately
differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of AIG students.
Curriculum Highlights:
Third Grade:
· People Making a Difference - a concept unit based on HEROES
· Introduction to Caesar's English
· Algebraic Thinking - First Experiences
· Technology activities
· Research activities - fact finding
· Thinking skills and problem solving
· Gifted Awareness
Fourth Grade:
· Our World, Our Future - Concept unit based on the ENVIRONMENT
· Caesar's English (advanced vocabulary from classic books and Latin stems)
· Advanced mathematical thinking - Hands on Equations
· Technology activities· Introduction to DeBono's Six Thinking Hats
· Research focusing on evaluating resources
· Thinking skills and problem solving
· Gifted Awareness
For more information about Buncombe County's AIG Program, please
click here.