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TAG: Talented and Gifted

TAG: Talented and Gifted

Redmond School District is committed to an educational program that recognizes, identifies and serves the unique needs of talented and gifted students.  Talented and gifted students are those who have been identified as academically talented and/or intellectually gifted.  It is our goal to provide appropriate instructional services to create educational opportunities for all students, including those identified as talented and gifted.

Redmond School District strives to:

  • Provide an eligibility process that recognizes and identifies giftedness across student focal groups.
  • Share information with parents/guardians and partners in a timely manner and through multiple modes of communication.
  • Share responsibility and involvement of educators, families, and community for the academic and affective outcomes and growth of gifted learners.
  • Ensure differentiation in curricula, instruction, and assessment supporting tiered programming and a continuum of services for every gifted learner.
  • Provide appropriate training and support to ensure high quality standards for educators who work with gifted learners.

The Redmond School District TAG Plan 2023-2026 identifies the eligibility process for TAG identification, programming that is available to students, communication and engagement with families, professional development for staff and improvement goals.

School TAG Coordinators

Each school has a designated TAG Coordinator whose responsibilities include:

  • Primary contact for any questions regarding TAG.
  • Supports staff, students and families in the identification process for TAG eligibility.
  • Supports staff, students and families in the development of PEPs (Personalized Education Plans) for TAG-identified students.

  • Contact Information for School TAG Personnel Name of Contact Phone Number
    Hugh Hartman Elementary Jaz Halberstadt 541-923-8900
    John Tuck Elementary Jamie Hartford 541-923-4884
    Lynch Elementary Charlotte Diehl 541-923-4876
    Sage Elementary Leah McMullen 541-316-2830
    Terrebonne Community School Davinie Fiero 541-923-4856
    Tom McCall Elementary Terri Osborne 541-526-6400
    Tumalo Community School Susan Turrell 541-382-2853
    Vern Patrick Elementary Brandi Moon 541-923-4830
    Elton Gregory Middle School Tim Garland 541-526-6440
    Obsidian Middle School Denise Balyeat 541-923-4900
    Redmond High School Marla Gibson 541-923-4800
    Ridgeview High School Mandy Felton 541-504-3600
    RSDFlex Rebecca Carnes 541-923-8928

Referral and Identification Process

The TAG referral and identification process includes the following:

Parents/guardians who are interested in having their student considered for a TAG eligibility should contact their School TAG Coordinator

TAG Policies

Oregon State Policies on Talented and Gifted Education

Programs and Services for Talented and Gifted Students

Rights of Parent of TAG Students

Parent Information

Redmond School District TAG Plan 2023-2026

 

TAG Resources

 

Websites:

  • The Davidson Institute for Talent Development

    Our mission is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.

  • Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page

    Welcome to Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page, the all-things-gifted site, full of resources, articles, books and links to help and support parents, teachers, and gifted children alike. Pick your path and explore them all!

  • The National Association for Gifted Children

    NAGC’s mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research. NAGC aims to support parents and families, K-12 education professionals including support service personnel, and members of the research and higher education community who work to help gifted and talented children as they strive to achieve their personal best and contribute to their communities.

  • ODE’s Talented and Gifted (TAG) Student Learning Resources

    The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has partnered with OER Commons to create a public digital library of open educational resources. These resource suggestions are for parents and teachers to explore and consider as a way to support talented and gifted students.

  • Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted

    The OATAG Mission Statement: OATAG advocates for the needs of talented and gifted children; serves as a resource for families, educators, and communities; and provides direction for excellence in education.

  • Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

    SENG’s mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

    • The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids by Sally Yahnke Walker, Ph.D. 
    • Bringing Out the Best by Jacqulyn Saunders 
    • Stand Up For Your Gifted Child by Joan Smutny 
    • The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids by Sally Walker 
    • Freeing our Families from Perfectionism by Thomas S. Greenspan

    • Perfectionism – What’s so Bad About Being Too Good? by Miriam Adderholdt-Elliot, Jan Goldberg    
    • Gifted Kids Survival Guide by Judy Galbraith 
    • Gifted Kids Speak Out by James R. Delisle Kids with Courage by Barbara Lewis

Contact

District TAG Coordinator

Linda Seeberg, Asst. Superintendent, Teaching & Learning

Email Linda

541.923.5437 x1145