AIG Plan

  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has developed this local AIG Plan based on the NC AIG Program Standards (adopted by SBE, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021,2024). These Standards serve as a statewide framework and guide LEAs to develop, coordinate and implement thoughtful and comprehensive AIG programs.

    The NC AIG Program Standards encompass six principle standards with accompanying practices. These standards articulate the expectations for quality, comprehensive, and effective local AIG programs and relate to the categories related to NC's AIG legislation, Article 9B (N. C. G. S. 115C150.5). These best practices help to clarify the standard, describe what an LEA should have in place, and guide LEAs to improve their programs.

    As LEAs continue to transform their AIG Programs and align to the AIG Program Standards, LEAs participated in a self-assessment process of their local AIG program, which involved multiple stakeholders. The data gathered during this process guided LEAs in their development of this local AIG plan for 2025-2028. This local AIG plan has been approved by the LEA's board of Education and sent to NC DPI for comment. 

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Vision for Local AIG Plan: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2028 AIG Plan provides a comprehensive plan of action to meet the academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners. The plan outlines goals, supports, and programs designed to nurture, identify, and effectively serve gifted and advanced learners to maximize student potential. The three-year plan responds to the NC General Assembly Article 9B which requires each LEA to develop a local AIG plan with specific components. 

    The CMS 2028 AIG Plan is designed in support of the CMS Strategic Plan and district initiatives. Plan development occurred using data gathered from surveys, assessments, school and student performance indicators, collaborative planning groups, and the CMS AIG Advisory Group. Perspectives were gained from multiple stakeholders to ensure our district's diverse needs were considered and met. The CMS 2028 AIG Plan’s overarching goals are as follows: 

    • Build and maintain strong structures, systems, and processes to:

      • ensure gifted and advanced learners have access to a full continuum of services in K-12.

      • increase integrity in K-12 programming to consistently engage, challenge, and empower gifted and advanced learners.

      • cultivate teacher growth and capacity to meet the academic, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners.