Implementation of Georgias Eligibility Rule Other Questions I may have: Placement Criteria for Middle School TAG:

Can my child be tested before the start of school? No. TAG teachers Recommendation from the teacher of the
Data Option A Option B
will begin the school year by completing the automatic screening
Category content area(s)
process. Teachers are not contracted during the summer to
80 average of better in content area(s)
Student must have a Student must qualify in 3 of the 4 administer test for gifted services.
qualifying score in the mental categories Test
The scores within
Talented two years
and Gifted on in
program a nationally-
Fulton County School
AND achievement category Why is there no TAG Math or Language Arts? Students with gifts and normed achievement testexperiences
as follows:for the
System provides enriching
talents in mathematics and language arts typically continue with their
Mental 3-12- > 96th K-12- > 96th percentile composite
Ability percentile OR an appropriate component advanced or accelerate placements from elementary school and each intellectually
*Social advanced
Studies and exceptionally
at or above the 90th creative student.
composite
score on a
score on a nationally normed
mental ability test
subsequent school year. TheServices
percentile
Gifted Eligibility
in Social Process
Studies.
are available in all Fultonof TAG
County at
Schools
nationally What are the requirements for my child to remain in TAG classes? *Science at or above the 90th percentile in
Science Westlake High School
normed for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. All
mental ability Students must maintain an average grade of 80% at the end of each
grading period to remain in a TAG class. If a students grade drops procedures
Math for identification
and Language and serviceare
Arts placements of gifted students
Achievement k-12-> 90th k-12-> 90th percentile total made
percentile reading, total math, or complete
below an 80%, they will be placed on probation and provided an meet each yearof
guidelines based on Board
Georgia the system
of Education Rule 160-
Does my child qualify for talented and gifted
total reading, battery on a nationally normed opportunity to improve the grade. Probationary periods do not carry Continuous Achievement guidelines
total math, or achievement test OR 6-8
services in school?
4-2-.38.
over to the following school year.
complete cumulative average > 90 on a
battery on a scale of 1-100 in an above-level What if my child has English as a second language? When it comes
nationally core academic course
normed to students having English as a second language, many schools will
achievement use the NNAT-2 to test the student. This test is an unbiased test that The Webb Bridge TAG model consist of implementing TAG
test
doesnt require reading or writing. science and social studies class followed by the
Creativity Data K-12> 90 percentile composite
th
For more information please visit: acceleration of Math and Language Arts.
gathered score on a nationally normed test
Automatic Referrals
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Advanced
of creative thinking OR superior At the beginning of the school year, TAG teachers review
product/performance with a _Studies/QA%20Middle%20School%20TAG%20Placements
score> 90 on a scale of 1-100, as test scores.
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evaluated by a panel of three or
more qualified evaluators, as Standardized Test- Students must have minimum of an
Para mayor informacin sobre los Servicios para Alumnos con Talento
indicated in: K-12 winner of 85th percentile in:
district level academic de las Escuelas del condado de Fulton, por favor visiten:
competitions http://www.fultonschools.org/ Grades 2-8- Math or Reading (supporting data is
needed)
Motivation Data Superior product/performance
gathered with a score> 90 on a scale of 1- Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (Grades
100, as evaluated by a panel of
three or more qualified The ProcessProcess
The Eligibility for testing
of TAGa at
child for High
Westlake
4-9) Students must score in the top 20% on the
evaluators, indicated in: K-12 reading or mathematics section when compared
winner of district level academic TAG
School to all other students in the system. Supporting
completion OR 6-8 cumulative
average > 90 on a scale of 1-100 Fulton County screens students for eligibility for gifted data is needed.
in an above-level core academic Each school
course OR 8-12 cumulative services twiceinaFulton County hasscreening
year. (Automatic a TAG coordinator. If you
will take place
Grades (10-12) Students must have an overall
average >85 on a scale of 1-100 in August, and students referred for testing will be testedBridge
have any questions regarding the TAG program at Webb
over the last two years in core cumulative average of 95 or greater. Supporting
Middle School pleaseClassroom
September-October. contact Mary Paradis
screening at:take place
will
academic areas data is needed.
Paradis@fultonschools.org
from January-February for a two week period.) All parents
. If you would like to contact the Fulton County TAG office,
will be notified of eligibility by May.
please see website below: Reported Referral
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Pa
ges/TAG.aspx
A student may be referred for consideration for gifted
education services by teachers, counselors, administrators,
parents or guardians, peers, self, and other individuals with
knowledge of the students abilities. All referrals are
reviewed by the local Eligibility Team to consider if existing
information warrants a formal testing for eligibility.
Classroom Screening
Local schools select a two-week period in the winter to
review all students in their school (K-11). Classroom
teachers use the Characteristics Instrument for Screening
Students (CISS) to identify students with superior abilities
in five or more of the following areas: motivation, interest,
communication skills, problem-solving abilities, memory,
insight, inquiry, reasoning, creativity, and humor. Parents
may request to view their childs screening results.
Once referred for testing
Parents receive Parent Notification for Testing
Consent Form
Student tests for the gifted Program
Parents receive test results
If state eligibility is determined, students are
placed in TAG program.
What tests are administered?
For any child who is referred for gifted testing, Fulton
County Schools is required to gather information in the
following areas: Mental Ability, Creativity, Achievement,
and Motivation. The grade level and former testing
experiences of a child determine exactly which
instruments will be administered. During the testing
process, the TAG Eligibility Team may request your consent
to administer one or more of the following instruments:
Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT), Naglieri Nonverbal Ability
Test (NNAT2), Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT),
Stanford Achievement Test (STAT-10), and/or Gifted Rating
Scales-Motivation (GRS-M). Each specific test is only
administered to the student once every two years. For a
more detailed description of each instrument, please visit
this website:
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach
/Advanced_Studies/QA%20TAG%20Testing%20Process
%206-12.pdf
How long is the testing process?
Depending on the age and needs of the student, testing
will require anywhere from one to five days of one hour
sessions. Once tests are administered, eligibility will be
determined and parents will be notified by the local school
within six weeks.
What are the benefits of the TAG program?
Intellectually gifted and exceptionally creative students
have unique learning characteristics, interest, personal
needs, and capabilities. The Fulton County Schools TAG
program addresses these unique characteristics and needs
by providing an opportunity for gifted students to interact
with intellectual peers as they participate in classes that
extend and enrich the basic curriculum. Through
participation in TAG classes, student will develop advanced
research, advanced communications, critical thinking, and
creative thinking skills.