| AG | IRT |
Rolesville AG
Stacie Palmer
The purpose of the Academically Gifted (AG) program is to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for students who perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. In order for a student to qualify for differentiated AG services, there must be sufficient evidence to support the student's need for services, including standardized test scores and observable learning behaviors.
Rolesville Elementary
Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT)
Diana Bartholomew
The role of the Instructional Resource Teacher is to serve as a curriculum and instruction specialist at the elementary school level. The Instructional Resource Teacher attends monthly meetings and receives the most current information on all subject areas. The Instructional Resource Teacher co-chairs the Leadership Team with the school Principal and serves as a Testing Coordinator for grades K-5. She provides additional support to new staff and makes certain that Initially Licensed Teachers understand the curriculum and instructional issues that may need in-depth explanation. Diana Bartholomew also implements the “PAW PALs” program for identified students to be matched with a volunteer staff. The staff member serves as a mentor for the selected student. The IRT position is one which gives the curriculum and instructional support required for effective school implementation.
