District research record · NCES 3703480
Orange County Schools
Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.
What the evidence confirms
Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG)
Orange County identifies and serves advanced academic and intellectual needs through a K–12 continuum governed by its current local plan.
How services work: School-based AIG staff coordinate differentiated curriculum, flexible grouping, enrichment, acceleration, advanced coursework, and annual plans that reflect students' areas of identification and demonstrated need.
How students are identified: The district uses an ongoing three-step screening, referral, and results process. District, state, and local data identify candidates, while each school's Needs Determination Team reviews referrals and makes identification decisions.
- Grades or coverage
- K–12
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- School district
- Last reviewed
- September 4, 2026
State context
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.
For families: Read the local AIG plan for screening, identification, service settings, and family appeal procedures.
Geographic relationships
County served
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