IDPF due dates vary from year to year, but they are generally due sometime in November.
Parents may choose to nominate in any (or all) of three categories: Intellectual; Reading; or Math. Bilingual students (Spanish/English) will need to test in their strongest language.
In addition to the above process, all PPS 2nd graders are given a TAG screener every fall. This screener is designed to alert teachers to possible TAG candidates that might otherwise escape their notice. Teachers do not generally share the screener results with parents unless the results indicate that further testing might be beneficial. If a parent is interested in finding out how their child did on the screener, they should ask the child's teacher at conferences.
Once IDPFs and work samples have been turned into the district TAG office in November, specific tests are ordered and plans are made for the testing to take place. Atkinson is allotted two days each winter/spring for testing. District personnel come to the school and pull children from their classes to take the tests. PPS also offers make-up tests for students who are sick or have emergencies that keep them from school on the assigned testing days. Families must arrange for make-up testing through the TAG office by calling 503-916-3358.
Once tests are taken, they are sent away for grading. This is usually a 4-6 week process, but varies from year to year. Results are then sent to the school where the Atkinson TAG committee determines who has qualified for the program. Letters indicating results are sent to families from the TAG Department as soon as decisions are made.
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