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What is TAG?

Talented and Gifted

Program OverviewProgram OverviewFulton County T.A.G.Fulton County T.A.G.

Provides enriching learning experiences for intellectually advanced and exceptionally creative students

Provides a variety of high-quality opportunities for learning

Serves K-12 students at all Fulton Co. schools Specially trained TAG teachers Meets the requirements of the

Georgia Department of Education

What does “Gifted” meanWhat does “Gifted” mean

• Children or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities. (Title IX, Part A, Section

9101(22), p. 544)

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Gifted Children:Gifted Children:

Have extraordinary ability or potential Have an extensive knowledge base Grasp complex & abstract concepts & relationships Learn rapidly & Remember more Are highly curious Have a strong need to learn Are self motivated, independent learners Creative thinkers & Problem Solvers Are so full of ideas they may start many projects & finish

few Prefer complex, difficult, and novel tasks May be bored with slow paced, basic education

How does a child get into How does a child get into the TAG program?the TAG program?

SCREENING / REFERRALAutomatic screening / standardized test scoresClassroom screening / referral

TESTINGMental abilities, achievement, & creativity tests

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAMust qualify in 3 of 4 categoriesMental ability, achievement, motivation, or creativity

What are the basics of a What are the basics of a gifted education?gifted education?

Based on a philosophy of nurturing the unique learning characteristics, interests, & capabilities of gifted students

Sensitive to unique emotional & social needs of gifted – Develops an awareness of their potential– Encourages self understanding– Develops attitudes that promote a positive self concept

Encourages students to develop their own talents & abilities

Gifted program content is advanced & enriched

Regular core curriculum is accelerated or compacted to provide time for gifted programming

TAG StandardsTAG Standards

Advanced research methods and independent research skills

Creative thinking and creative problem-solving skills in order to be a generator of ideas and products original to the learner

Higher order and critical thinking skills Advanced communication skills that

incorporate new techniques, materials, and formats in the development of products and ideas that will be shared with real audiences

Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Skills Skills

Knowledge Fluency

Comprehension Flexibility

Application Originality

Analysis Elaborative Thinking

Synthesis Complexity

Evaluation Curiosity

Risk-Taking Imagination

Teaching Strategies Used in Teaching Strategies Used in the Gifted Program: the Gifted Program:

- INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES (experimentation)-SCIENTIFIC METHOD-HIGHER ORDER & CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS-LOGICAL REASONING SKILLS-CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING -IMAGINATION DEVELOPMENT-ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS -RESEARCH SKILLS-GUIDANCE -DECISION MAKING

T.A.G. Program T.A.G. Program DescriptionDescription

-One day per week (approximately 8:00-2:00)

-Concentration on Science and Social Studies standards with language arts integration

-Classroom assignments on TAG days are modified or eliminated

-Homework on TAG days is still required

-Integrated units extend and enrich the Fulton County Core Curriculum

-Students go back to homeroom for specials, recess, and lunch (some have recess in TAG)

Grading SystemGrading System Three units / year-Advanced

Communication, Research, Creative Problem Solving, Higher Order thinking (Every unit we work on Communication Skills, every unit is created to concentrate on one of the other three areas).

Unit letter Project-based Rubrics Report Cards- 3 times a year- students will

only be graded on one category each time plus Advanced Communication Skills

Parent conferences-usually end of the year

Probation- 75 or lower

Report CardReport CardMissing elements are not evaluated in Kindergarten and First.

Sample TAG UnitsSample TAG Units

•Ends of the Earth•Rainforest•Zoology•Pilgrims Challenge•Where In the World?•Invention Convention•Space Exploration•Stock Market•Conflict and Cooperation

Typical Day in TAGTypical Day in TAG -Logic or Critical Thinking Activity to warm-up -Unit Lessons (Integrated & aligned with --

Science and Social Studies GPS) -Cooperative Groups and independent study -Journaling or writing -Technology Skills -Specials/Lunch/Recess -Review and Evaluation of the day -STEM activities

Important Web SitesImportant Web Sites Fulton County Supporters of the Gifted (Membership form) http://www.fultongifted.org

National Association for Gifted Children http://www.nagc.org

Georgia Association for Gifted Children http://www.gagc.org

Gifted Site for Kids http://fultongifted.org/kids.htm

*Advanced Studies and Talent Department http://portal.fultonschools.org/departments/academics/

LearningandTeaching/Pages/AdvancedStudies.aspx

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