Author: Administrator

Pleasant Union Academically Gifted Program

Welcome!

Dear Parent.,
Your child has recently been identified as having Moderate or Strong Needs according to Wake County Schools’ Academically Gifted Program. My name is Heather Shipley, Pleasant Union’s AG Specialist, and I am looking forward to working with you and your child next year!
A moderate needs placement means that your child will receive services in the regular classroom, by the classroom teacher. I regularly consult with classroom teachers to support and offer resources as needed for individual students. There are also occasional times when I will pull moderate needs students to work on enrichment activities. Strong needs students qualify for services from me, the Resource Specialist, as well as the classroom teacher. This occurs regularly through both push-in and pull-out services.
I realize you probably have a lot of questions about the program and your child’s identification within the program. I will be holding an informational seminar (twice for your convenience:) at the start of the year. I will explain identification process, the program and discuss scheduling and expectations. Please look for more information as the year gets underway!
Sincerely,
Heather Shipley, NBCT
hbrletic-shipley@wcpss.net or view my Blackboard website available through PUE’s site.
*If you have not signed and sent in your child’s “Consent for Services” form, please do so ASAP, as your child may not receive any AG services until I have your permission!