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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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