Talented and Gifted Program

The Talented and Gifted Program offers students engaging extension activities that enhance and enrich their overall learning experience. Designed with 21st-century learners in mind, these activities provide differentiated instruction that challenges students and fosters growth. The program focuses on developing essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, self-directed learning, effective communication, and commitment to excellence.

Julie Rumschlag

Supervisor of Unified Arts

Instructional Programming and Services

Topic	Response
Grades Served	The TAG Program serves students in third through fifth grade.
Participating Students	The top 8-12% of students by grade level participate in TAG.
Class Times	All TAG classes are held during the regular school day.
Services	TAG Services are provided via pull-out programming.

How Do I Qualify?

How is a student considered for TAG Services?

Who will qualify for TAG Services?

Students performing in the top 8-12% of their grade level at each school will qualify for TAG services.
Throughout the TAG Program, these students will:

Be provided with differentiated and challenging educational programs and services beyond those provided in the general school program.
Develop their abilities to learn, think critically and work collaboratively to solve problems.

What is the evaluation process for TAG Services?

The following items are collected during the TAG evaluation process:

Nominations and data for all students are evaluated to determine the top tier of students per TAG grade level in the school.
Parent/Guardian/Caregiver consent is collected.
Ability assessments are administered as determined by data.
The Building Placement Team determines student eligibility, inclusive of the to eight to twelve percent of students in the school.
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers are notified of eligibility status.
Note: Student eligibility is reviewed annually and as needed.

Curriculum Skills and Program Goals

Skills	Additional Information
Higher Order Thinking	Problem solving; Formulating questions; Pattern finding; Critically reflects on learning; Defends thinking with reasoning
Creative Thinking	Brainstorming; Fluency; Flexibility; Originality; Elaboration
Communication	Visual; Oral; Written; Shares effectively; Provides thoughtful responses; Listens to others well
Learning How to Learn	Listening, observing, and perceiving skills, Note-taking skills; Analyzing and organizing data, Follows directions
Affective Skills	Intrapersonal skills, task commitment, Demonstrates effort in class; Completes work with excellence; Follows directions, Submits work on time; Works with perseverance, interpersonal skills, Collaboration, Helpful to others and/or accepts help; Shares ideas; Is respectful to others