In response to state legislation, Article 9-B, ABSS completed the latest three year AIG Plan in the spring of 2022. The plan, under guidelines set by the State Board of Education, is designed to identify and establish criteria for providing educational services at all levels, K-12.

The ABSS AIG Plan was developed by AIG teachers, parents of AIG students, school counselors, ABSS Curriculum and Program Specialists, and district leaders. The ABSS Board of Education approved this plan in June 2022, and it was submitted to the Department of Public Instruction in July 2022.

AIG specialists give an overview of the AIG plan and answer questions pertaining to gifted education to the staff at their school(s) annually, as well as hold annual parent meetings to give an overview of the AIG plan, to review differentiated service options, and to answer questions. Parents are encouraged to contact the AIG teacher at their child's school for information regarding the AIG program and services at any time.

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics: Summer Ventures is a free, state-funded program for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics.

"IMAGINE ... A Summer Program... where students who are among the best and brightest gather for the love of learning and the joy of creativity... where teachers and students form a community while searching together for answers to challenging questions... where there are no grades or tests... where a synergy of intellectual curiosity fuels the exploration of the latest ideas in various disciplines. This is the Governor's School of North Carolina . . . Two campuses. One vision. Over fifty years of experience."

To become an AIG Teacher in ABSS, one must have either the AIG Licensure Add-on or a Master's Degree in Gifted Education. There are many programs throughout the state that offer AIG Licensure. For more information, please visit NC DPI's website

ABSS also offers a year-long professional development for regular education teachers who teach AIG students in the regular classroom setting. This opportunity allows teachers to gain an understanding of gifted students in terms of identification, social and emotional needs, differentiation, and instructional practices in a blended setting, using both Canvas for online assignments and discussions as well as face-to-face meetings for collaboration.

Revonda Johnson, Chief Academic Officer
revonda_johnson@abss.k12.nc.us

Angelique Austin, K-12 Advanced Learners Coordinator
angelique_austin@abss.k12.nc.us
336-438-4000 ext. 37834

Sharon Cox, Middle School AIG Specialist
sharon_cox2@abss.k12.nc.us

Meredith Forman, Middle School AIG Specialist
meredith_forman@abss.k12.nc.us