Talented and Gifted
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The Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) in the Portland Public Schools district is the program designed to provide TAG identified students special educational programs and/or services beyond those ordinarily provided by the school.
Oregon state law defines "talented and gifted children" as meaning children who require these alternative education programs and demonstrate ability or potential in one or more areas[1]:
- General intellectual ability as commonly measured by measures of intelligence and aptitude.
- Unusual academic ability in one or more academic areas.
- Creative ability in using original or nontraditional methods in thinking and producing.
- Leadership ability in motivating the performance of others either in educational or noneducational settings.
- Ability in the visual or performing arts, such as dance, music, or art.
Students must be identified as "Talented and Gifted" by PPS through testing and evaluation to be eligible for the TAG-designated programs offered by the district.
