County program record

Union County, North Carolina

1 public school district is 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

Official program research

Union County Public Schools

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

Union County matches advanced learning services to student needs using multiple indicators of aptitude, achievement, and classroom performance.

How services work: K–3 talent development leads to grades 3–5 pull-outs, small groups, extensions, and differentiated reading or mathematics; later services include advanced classes, compacting, acceleration, honors, AP, IB, dual enrollment, and independent study.

How students are identified: Families, educators, school staff, or students may refer, and the district universally screens in grades 3–7. A comprehensive profile combines aptitude, achievement, classroom performance, and other indicators under board-approved criteria.

Grades
K–12; formal identification from grade 3
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

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

  1. 632.74 sq miLocal program reviewed
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