Talented and Gifted Education

The State of Oregon passed the Talented and Gifted Education Act during the 1987 legislative session. The mandate is based on sound principles and research regarding the academic and social needs of Talented and Gifted students. The law speaks directly to assessing and teaching the individual needs of students. However, it should be noted that the OR TAG mandate is unfunded; therefore, while each school district in the state is mandated to provide TAG services, each district has autonomy over how its TAG program is staffed and funded. This accounts for the vast differences in how districts across the state address TAG.

In North Wasco County School District, we have worked hard to build a TAG program that will enrich both the academic and social experiences of our students. TAG students in grades K-8 are provided with a Personalized Education Plan (PEP); a document created by their teacher(s) and the district TAG coordinator, which outlines the student's rate/level of learning and describes modification and differentiation options made available to them in the classroom. Students' PEPs are reviewed and renewed annually through 8th grade. High school TAG students have access to accelerated curriculum options, both on and off campus (AP, honors, CGCC classes) as well as online (North Wasco Virtual Academy). Enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom are offered to TAG students throughout the school year, and each month the main TAG web page is updated with exciting local events and activities to appeal to TAG students' curiosity and creativity.

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