Academically or Intellectually Gifted Education
Administration Building
6410 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Phone: 910-254-4378
NHCS Mission Statement:
The mission of New Hanover County Schools, in collaboration with our parents and the community, is to strive to provide children with an opportunity for a superior education in a safe and positive learning environment where they are prepared with the skills to succeed.
Gifted Advisory Committee (GAC) openings
(No longer accepting applications)
How is a child nominated for AIG services?
A parent, teacher or other school personnel can nominate a child. A student may also nominated him/herself. If you think your child requires differentiated services, contact the classroom teacher, Gifted Education Specialist, or school principal. After a nomination is made data will be collected on your child to assess his/her needs and if your child is evaluated the results will be explained to you. Nomination forms can be downloaded from your Gifted Specialist's webpage or from the Parent Resource page.
Whom do I ask when I have a question about my child’s participation in AIG?
The principal is the appropriate person to contact. Successful home-school relationships develop when parents and school personnel work collaboratively to meet the child’s needs. Each school also has a Gifted Education Specialist to help with communication, including a webpage about the school's and county AIG program.
Grievance Policy
G.S.115C-150.8. Review of Disagreements. In the event that the procedure developed under G.S. 115C-150.7(b)(7) fails to resolve a disagreement, the parent or guardian may file a petition for a contested case hearing under Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. The scope of review shall be limited to (I) whether the local school administrative unit improperly failed to identify the child as an academically or intellectually gifted student, or (II) whether the local plan developed under G.S. 115C-150.7 has been implemented appropriately with regard to the child. Following the hearing, the administrative law judge shall make a decision that contains findings of fact and conclusions of law. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the decision of the administrative law judge becomes final, is binding on the parties, and is not subject to further review under Article 4 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.
Gifted Advisory Council Information