Welcome to the official website of the Oregon Association of Talented and Gifted, OATAG. We are a non-profit, non-discriminatory, statewide organization of parents and educators interested in promoting growth opportunities for talented and gifted children in Oregon. OATAG is the state affiliate of the National Association of Gifted Children.

Our mission is to advocate for the needs of talented and gifted children; serve as a resource for families, educators, and communities; and provide direction for excellence in education. Toward this end we participate in a variety of activities and services which include:

•Networking opportunities for district level TAG coordinators to meet with others in their area and discuss local practices, opportunities, and services.

•Service On Site (SOS): a new program providing in-service training tailored to individual school districts along with informative parent meetings.

Three annual issues of the OATAG newsletter, A Different Drummer.

•Legislative Updates on issues related to gifted education.

Development and production of publications on education of the talented and gifted.

•Scholarships for summer gifted experiences and participation in the national Nicholas Green Award through NAGC.

OATAG acts as a statewide resource for parents, educators, and others interested in a quality education for Oregon’s talented and gifted youth. If you support the goals and activities of OATAG, we encourage you to join us. Click here for more information.