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Interested in having your student considered for TAG Identification?

• Review the chart below.
• Contact your student's teacher to discuss the process.
• Ask your student's teacher to complete the referral form for evaluation and identification.

Top Section: Overview

The process is divided into two pathways:

1. District Assessment Driven (October – January): Evaluations are initiated by the district using assessment tools and performance thresholds.
2. K-12 Referral Driven (December – April): Evaluations are initiated by families, students, or teachers who request consideration.

District Assessment Driven Pathway (October – January)

1. Reading & Math Evaluation:
   • Focuses on Grades 3–8.
   • Uses OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) and MAP Growth tools.
   • Flags the top 5% of students.
2. Intellectual Ability Evaluation:
   • Uses NNAT (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test) for Grade 2 only.
   • Flags the top 5% of students.
3. Notification to Families:
   • Families are notified of flagged students and given the option to opt out.
   • Notifications occur in December and January.

K-12 Referral Driven Pathway (December – April)

1. Request for Evaluation:
   • Referrals can be made by a family, student, or teacher.
   • Teachers submit referrals for students in Reading, Math, and Intellectual Ability.
2. Testing for Intellectual Ability:
   • NNAT is administered in January and February for flagged students.

Teacher Actions (January & February)

• Teachers collect the following evidence for evaluation:
  • Work samples.
  • Classroom observations.
  • Qualitative checklists.

School TAG Team Evaluation (February & March)

• The School TAG Team reviews:
  • Evidence from assessments.
  • Feedback from teachers.
  • The potential need for additional services.

Final Decisions (By End of January – End of April)

• January: For District Assessment Driven cases, final decisions are made, and:
  • Families are notified via email.
  • TAG office updates student records.
• April: For Referral Driven cases, similar actions are completed.