Talented and Gifted (TAG)
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"A gifted person is someone who shows, or has the potential for showing, an exceptional level of performance in one or more areas of expression: intellectual, math, or reading."
Portland Public School's TAG website
PPS District TAG PlanIf you have any questions about TAG at Ainsworth, your first contact should be with your child's teacher. They are ready and willing to answer your academic questions concerning your child.
TAG Facilitator: Kristian Erickson, Third grade teacher| 503-916-6288 | kerickson@pps.net
TAG Nomination Process
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TAG Referral Form (formally nominations)
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Referrals for TAG (talented and gifted) are now available! Go to the Ainsworth website, Click on Academics, then click on TAG. Or click the links above.
You may refer (formally nominate) your child in the areas of math, reading, and intellectual.
Referrals are due by November 28th.
On another note…
If you were unable to attend our family presentation, here is the slideshow:
Important TAG Forms
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Nomination Forms - due to classroom teachers
Parent/Student Survey - to be given to your child's teacher in the fall for TAG identified students
Resources for Parents
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John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: On-line Classes: http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/courses/index.html
National Society for Gifted and Talented: http://www.nsgt.org/
National Association of Gifted Children: http://www.nagc.org/
Saturday Academy: http://www.saturdayacademy.org
Portland Public Schools TAG: https://www.pps.net/tag
