ADVANCING EDUCATION
​IN OREGON


2019 OATAG Conference: Celebrating Neurodiversity 
October 26, 2019
Clackamas Community College
On-Line Registration Ends Oct 17th
Visit our Conference Web Page for more information
Conference Program is now available

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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2019-2020 Student Grants
In order to supplement the learning opportunities of talented and gifted students, OATAG wishes to assist local students to augment and enrich their education by awarding grants.
For more information go to the Student Grants home page.
2019 Young Scholar Award Recipient Announced
Delaura Wetzel
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.
See YSA Page for details