Transcript Creek View’s Talented and Gifted Program

Talented and Gifted Program
Creek View Elementary School
Jennifer Bowers [email protected]
Carol Evans [email protected]
Creek View’s Talented and
Gifted Program
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What are the goals of the TAG program?
How are children referred for TAG?
How do children qualify for TAG?
What do children do in TAG?
How is Creek View’s program run?
What happens after elementary school?
What is the most important information to
know?
Goals of the TAG program
• Assist in identifying gifted
students and
understanding their unique
abilities, needs, and
preferences
• Design and implement
differentiated instruction
• In gifted students, develop
an awareness of
themselves, their abilities,
and their value to society
Screening/Referral for TAG
• Automatic referral
(August/September)
 K-3rd: acceleration
assessment test scores
 4th-5th: CRCT scores
• CISS screening
(January/February)
 Teacher referral
 Also look at ITBS
scores for 3rd and 5th
Multiple Criteria
• Four areas (mental
ability, creativity,
achievement, and
motivation)
• Some tests can only be
given once every two
years, such as the
CogAT, NNAT, ITBS,
and TTCT
• Some tests can be given
more often, such as the
product test or the GRSM.
• Sometimes students can
be tested up to twice a
year, depending upon
referral, supporting
information, and the
results of previous
testing. This is handled
on a case-by-case basis.
• Students may qualify
under procedure one or
procedure two.
TAG Activities
• Three units per year
• Each unit focuses on one TAG learning objective
(higher order/critical thinking skills, creative
thinking/creative problem solving skills, advanced
research/independent study skills). All units focus
on TAG learning objective for advanced
communication skills.
• All units incorporate Science and Social Studies
GPS objectives and Common Core Standards.
TAG Units for 2012-2013
K, 1, 2
Third
Fourth
Freedom
Express
America
American
Revolution
Pioneers
Georgia
Ancient
Space
Research
Contract
Defining
Moments
Stock
Market
Civilizations
Zoo-ology
Energy
Crisis
Fifth
Creek View’s TAG Program
• All policies, such as
screening and referral
procedures, eligibility
requirements, and class
size, comply with Georgia
state law and Fulton
County policies
• All day pull-out program
one day a week
• Report cards after each
unit
TAG After Elementary School
• Middle School:
– Students served in content
areas on a daily basis
– Fifth grade teachers and
TAG teachers make
recommendations for
placement in Language
Arts, Science, and Social
Studies based on ITBS
scores and grades
– Math placements
determined by regular
classroom teacher
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Seminars
AP classes
Directed Study
Individual projects
Advanced content courses
Career Internships
Joint enrollment
International baccalaureate
What we believe is the most
important information you can
leave here with today:
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Students are placed in TAG because they have
demonstrated an academic need for a different
type of curriculum and instruction based on
test scores.
The best advice we can give you for preparing
your child for testing is to be well-rested, to
have a healthy breakfast, and to be in good
health on testing days. There is really no way
to “cram” the night before.
There is a wealth of information on our
website at www.cvestag.weebly.com.