ADVANCING EDUCATION
​IN OREGON

Members can now view TAG Talk #2, a conversation on working with your child's counselor and school​.  Click on "Member Resources" to see this and all past TAG Talks

Member Resources

Student Grants

OATAG is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022-23 school year Student Grants.  Click button for more information

Student Grant Recipients

Hold the date

OATAG 2023 Conference is Saturday Oct 7, 2023
Our Theme this year is "Growth and Well-being: Essential Elements for Gifted Children"​
Our Keynote speaker is: ​James DeLisle

Our Newsletter "A Different Drummer", Winter 2023 Issue

​Read the Presidents message about upcoming bills that support TAG in Oregon and how you can get involved.  The Senate Ed Committee hearing will be on March 21st at 3:00 pm

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​We have added Bright & Quirky's Summit 2023 for our Members
Bright & Quirky is routinely called a "lifeline" for families raising bright kids with learning, social and emotional challenges. Their an online psychoeducation company helping thousands of bright families, with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences like dyslexia and/or on the autistic spectrum, live their happiest, most productive lives.
Click on "Member Resources" to see this and all our available offerings from Bright & Quirky

Member Resources

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

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​​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.​

Need More Info? Go To TAG Basics

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