TAG Identification

1. Nomination / Referral made by Teacher, Parent, or student to the building TAG Advocate
2. Data is collected from multiple sources which may include but not limited to:
   • Review academic records and work samples
   • Observations and feedback from teachers and/or parents
3. Collected data reviewed by school staff shows consistent performance above that of grade level peers (95th percentile) in one or more areas. Standardized scores are supported by work samples and/or observations.
4. TAG Advocate completes identification paperwork which is reviewed for approval by the district TAG Coordinator. 
5. Parents are notified of TAG identification.

*Students displaying inconsistent or limited data may be added to a TAG Watch List for continued monitoring. 

*Studetns who score in the top 5% in both math and reading on multiple standardaized assessments and CoGAT are further screened to see if they qualify for the Challenge Magnet Program.