County program record

Cabarrus County, North Carolina

2 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

North Carolina academically or intellectually gifted requirements

North Carolina requires local units to identify academically or intellectually gifted students and provide differentiated services through an approved local AIG plan.

What this means for families: Read the local AIG plan for screening, identification, service settings, and family appeal procedures.

Coverage: K-12 in every local school administrative unit
Last reviewed: September 5, 2026

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Official program research

Cabarrus County Schools

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

Cabarrus develops advanced potential through early talent development, elementary SOAR services, and increasingly advanced secondary coursework.

How services work: Talent Development serves K–2; SOAR provides concept-, project-, and problem-based resource instruction in grades 3–5; middle and high school add advanced English, mathematics, honors, AP, and other rigorous pathways.

How students are identified: A three-step process combines nomination and data collection, published aptitude and achievement criteria, teacher or team recommendations, and a school AIG team's placement decision. Multiple pathways recognize intellectual, reading, and mathematics strengths.

Grades: K–12
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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Kannapolis City Schools

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

Kannapolis City Schools pairs universal nonverbal screening, recurring academic review, referral, and talent development with differentiated services across K–12.

How services work: DEPs may include PETS, pull-outs, problem- and project-based learning, flexible grouping, compacting, advanced mathematics and ELA, independent study, honors, AP, Career and College Promise, mentoring, and internships.

How students are identified: All third-graders take the NNAT in spring, and grades 3–8 are screened annually using academic flags such as strong EOG performance. K–2 and 9–12 may be screened by request, with TerraNova, rating scales, classroom data, and teacher evidence supplementing testing.

Grades: K–12
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

Cabarrus County SchoolsNCES LEA 3700530
348.53 sq miLocal program reviewed
Kannapolis City SchoolsNCES LEA 3702430
12.72 sq miLocal program reviewed

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