Talented And Gifted (TAG)

Oregon Department of Education TAG Resources

Beaverton School District TAG Program

Bertie Kingore Chart

 

• Shannon Bauck 
• Joyce Kim

Please do NOT call the school as they are in class teaching.  Visiting our Contact page and filling out a contact form is the best way to reach out. Thanks you!

Do I have to fill out a parent form and will my child automatically get tested if I do?

             ●      Testing is based on three components:

                     ○      Teacher observation through the Kingore Inventory
                     ○      Student performance in the classroom
                     ○       Parent Input is considered.

            ●       A parent input form by itself will not necessarily include the child for testing, but can be a piece of the
                     process.

Can my child study for the test?

             ●      These tests are meant to measure student’s true raw potential. Make sure your child gets plenty of
                      rest and eats a healthy breakfast.

Can my child be tested in more than one area?

            ●      Yes, they can be tested for reading, math and/or intellect.

When will we know the results?

            ●      TBD

Can my child be retested?

            ●      Students may be retested for TAG every two years.

How long is my child TAG?

            ●      Once a child is identified as TAG, they are TAG for life. There is no need to retest later in the
                    child’s school career.

If my child qualifies for TAG will they go to a special class or be treated differently?

            ●      Once a student is identified as TAG, they will not go to a special class. Teachers will work with parents to develop a TAG plan to differentiate instruction to meet the student’s needs.

How do I make my child TAG?

            ●      A child can be a high achiever, gifted or creative. These are qualities that come with our children and cannot be learned. Try this link to see the differences: http://www.bertiekingore.com/high-gt-create.htm

Does my child have to go to Summa if they qualify?

          ●      No, students have many options for middle school and may choose which one will fit them best

What is the difference between the ITBS/COGAT tests and the Summa tests?

       There is no difference!  The ITBS/COGAT scores in 4^th and 5^th grade are used for eligibility for Summa.  They are the same tests given to 4^th and 5^th graders testing to be identified as TAG.