Talented and Gifted (TAG)

Instructional Services and Approaches

Instructional Programs and Services for TAG Students

B. Advanced Placement (AP) Course Offerings

Name of AP Course

Schools and Grade Levels Offered

AP Literature

Offered Every other year to grades 11-12

AP Language & Composition

Offered Every other year to grades 11-12

AP US History

Offered Every other year to grades 11-12

Wr 121/122 (College Now)

Offered Every year to grades 11-12

Medical Terminology (HP100)

Offered to grades 11-12 (one semester course)

Intro to Health Office Procedures (HP110)

Offered to grades 11-12 (one semester course)

SOAR

Selected students in grades 11-12 may take coursework directly from a community college - paid for by the district. Courses are chosen by the student and HHS Counselor.

Teacher’s Knowledge of TAG Students in Class

Key Questions

District Procedure

Are Personal Education Plans (PEPs) required or optional? At which grade levels are PEPs required?

HSD TAG PEP.docx

Are Instructional Plans required or optional? Which courses are required to have Instructional Plans?

HSD TAG PEP.docx

How are families notified regarding the opportunity to discuss the PEP or IP designed for their student’s learning?

● Families will be invited to collaborate and be involved in the process of the development of a TAG plan for their student.
● Teachers will review TAG plans during Fall conferences

Key Questions

District Procedure

What procedures are in place to ensure classroom teachers K – 12 know who the TAG identified students are in their classrooms?

The district team members will inform the teachers in their building at the beginning of each school year. Students will be identified in Synergy.

What procedures are in place to ensure classroom teachers K – 12 know where they can get support if needed specific to the TAG services the district offers?

The district team will provide PD during in-service week each year as well as present at a building level staff meeting after each round of benchmark testing.

How do teachers determine rate and level needs for students in their classrooms?

● Consistent patterns on CFAs
● Consistent patterns on normed assessments ● High level of proficiency rubric scoring on daily assignments at the elementary level
● High level of scores on daily assignments at the intermediate level

TAG Enrichment Opportunities

TAG Enrichment Opportunities (Note: After school opportunities do not replace daily TAG instruction and services)

Explanation of Opportunity

STEM

After school robotics and exploration, LBCC Mechatronics field trip

CTE field trip

OSU CTE experience, “Women in Engineering”

AVID elective

Students attend university field trips, lead collaborative study groups, discover college and career opportunities post high school