ADVANCING EDUCATION
​IN OREGON

OATAG

  • ​Advocates for the needs of talented and gifted children
  • Serves as a resource for families, educators, and communities
  • Provides direction for excellence in education

​​Do you know a child who demonstrates these characteristics?

  • Has advanced oral and/or written language skills; expressive language?
  • Makes unique connections; understands systems; see the "big picture"?
  • Ask many questions; seek in-depth information?
  • Is resourceful at finding unique solutions?
  • Exhibits keen powers of observation; is highly sensitive and insightful?
  • Has broad, intense, varied and sustained interests, sometimes simultaneously; transfers learning to new situations?
  • Exhibits an early moral concern; is empathetic?
  • Is nonconforming; risk-taking; independent?
  • Makes non-traditional responses and/or products​?
Then you may know a child who is Talented & Gifted!

​​What does it mean to be identified as TAG?

Purpose:   TAG serves students who, when compared with others of their age/grade level, require learning experiences beyond the standard curriculum. TAG programs seek to provide an educational experience at the student's rate and level of learning.

Referral:   Students may be referred for TAG identification and testing by a teacher, parent, or they may refer themselves. In addition, they may be automatically identified through standardized state test scores.

Identification:   Oregon students qualify for TAG when they are in the top 3% on any nationally normed test of achievement or aptitude and there is additional evidence suggesting high ability. A committee in each building identifies students for TAG. Parents have a right to appeal this decision.

Programs and Services:   The curriculum and instruction provided to identified TAG students must address their accelerated rate of learning and their advanced level of learning as determined by assessments.​
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2018 OATAG Conference

  • October 20, 2018 at Clackamas Community College Oregon City Campus
  • Keynote Presenter:  Jonathan Plucker, PhD, President elect of National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
  • Keynote -- Addressing Excellence Gaps: Promoting Equity and Excellence in the 21st Century
  • General and Vendor/Exhibitor Registration is now open
  • Visit our Conference Page

​Committee on Student Success

If you are concerned about the lack of funding and services for TAG students now is the time to make your voice heard. 
The Oregon Legislature Joint Committee on Student Success is meeting around the state to hear from citizens about their views on public education.  Information about the committee, including meeting agendas, is here: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017I1/Committees/JCSS/Overview
This committee is considering how to improve student success and includes making a budget proposal.  The success of TAG students in Oregon depends on your participation in this process.
The schedule for the remaining meetings that have been announced. 
  • July 11: Arts & Communication Magnet Academy auditorium, 11375 Southwest Center St., Beaverton
  • Sept. 13: Ridgeview High School auditorium, 4555 Southwest Elkhorn Ave., Redmond
  • Sept. 27: James Madison High School auditorium, 2735 Northeast 82nd Ave., Portland
  • Oct. 10: Marshfield High School auditorium, 972 Ingersoll Ave., Coos Bay
 2018  Young Scholar Award Winner Announced

This award recognizes excellence in young students. 
The chosen recipient will receive a scholarship of up to $500 to a summer program of their choice.