TAG identification is a process that begins in the fall of every school year. Children can be nominated by teachers or parents who think a child shows indications of "giftedness." When a teacher or parent wants to move forward with a TAG nomination, the best place to begin the process is often during fall Teacher/Parent Conferences which take place on October 21, 22 and 23 for 2015. Once teachers and parents have agreed to pursue TAG testing, the parent fills out the parent portion of an IDPF form (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese) and turns the form into the classroom teacher.
IDPF forms, in a variety of languages, are located online and in front of the school office. The teacher will gather work samples and other data to support the nomination.
IDPF due dates vary from year to year. This year, IDPFs are due on
No late forms will be accepted.
NOVEMBER 2, 2015.
No late forms will be accepted.
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.
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.
Atkinson TAG testing will take place this year on December 7 and 8.
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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