In our school system, the program for AG students emphasizes development of advanced academic achievement and higher level thinking and reasoning skills. The focus for AG students is on quality, not quantity. Although there is more work involved in participation in the program, the work is of greater depth, sophistication and maturity. Instruction in the AG Program is drawn from the curriculum guidelines in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Locally developed coursework enriches and accelerates the state curriculum to provide a challenging, rigorous learning experience.
Schools have flexibility to design services to meet students' needs.
The AG resource teacher helps to identify students who need consultative services through the K-2 Assessment. The AG teacher consults with teachers to differentiate curriculum content, process and products within the regular classroom. Activities are used to encourage teachers to incorporate skills taught at a level that meets the student's needs into their teaching of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Students who have demonstrated mastery of grade-level skills are provided with challenging learning activities that enable them to continue to develop their knowledge and skills at a level that ensures they meet the state goal of a year's growth for a year in school. Students may participate in either or both subject areas of the AG program.