Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/19/2022 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Teaching, Learning and Leadership  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Screening Procedures for the 2022–2023 School Year  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Systemic Alignment
ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support
ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.
Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
 
Policy:
IGBB - Programs for Gifted Students  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
220819_Board_Brief_TAG_Screening_Procedures_2022-2023.pdf
2022-2023_TAG_Screening_Timeline_and_Procedures.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
The purpose of this brief is to provide an overview of the TAG screening process for the 2022–2023 academic school year.  
Background:
During the 2019–2022 school years, ACPS modified the TAG screening process to adapt to the pauses in universal testing. The TAG office will return to the typical universal screening grades for the 2022–2023 school year: All students in grade 1 will take the NNAT and all students in grade 3 will take the CogAT, which will serve as a universal screening for automatic TAG referrals. Both tests meet the state requirement for a nationally normed abilities test to be used for TAG screening purposes.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information within this brief.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent