● Parenting a bright child is a unique challenge. ● Passion for Learning, Avid Reader, Zany Sense of Humor, Curiosity, Endless Questions, Creativity . . . ● Share a parenting tip you have found successful in meeting your child’s academic needs at home.
● Intellectually Gifted ● Academically Talented in Mathematics ● Academically Talented in Reading ● Potential to Perform
● TAG identifications are based on a variety of factors ● An assessment score at or above the 97 th percentile ● Classroom performance ● Body of evidence ● Teacher/parent/student referrals
● CogAT Screener (Cognitive Abilities Test) ● Given to all 2nd grade students ● OLSAT (Otis Lennon School Ability Test) ● Used for grades Kindergarten-8th ● NNAT3 (Naglieri Non-Verbal Ability Test) ● Used for K-8 in special circumstances ● Full scale IQ tests, such as the Stanford-Binet or WISC ● These are administered by licensed psychologists in rare circumstances ● Previous cognitive skills testing
● Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) ● Math and English Language Arts ● Given to students in grades 3-8 in Spring ● Percentile Rankings usually released in September of following year ● Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement ● Individually Administered. ● Not often used ● Standardized Academic Scores in Reading and/or Math from previous school district
● TAG services are primarily based within the classroom. The TAG coordinator works as a support for teachers, parents, and students. ● Consultant on curriculum, student placement, identification process, and Personal Education Plans. ● Facilitate screening, testing, data collection, eligibility. ● Parent support through resources, conferences, referrals, and communication with school staff. ● Facilitate opportunities with individual students and group work based on teacher recommendation and student need. ● Work with staff on math placement and acceleration. ● Competitions.
● Junior High (6-8) Parents ● Primary ( K-2) Parents ● Intermediate (3-5) Parents
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