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District staff outline changes to gifted services, emphasize equity in identification and expanded supports
Summary
District gifted and talented staff described a self‑audit and three‑year plan, announced a shift from TAG to "Gifted and Talented Services (GTS)," outlined identification changes using a z‑score plus KODAT testing, and highlighted new communication, acceleration criteria and professional development.
District staff presented a multi‑part update on gifted programming and recommended operational changes intended to increase equity, clarify services and expand supports.
Presenters — including the GTS team leads and AEA representative Kate Boonstra — said the district completed a GSAP (gifted self‑audit and planner) and set three initial program goals: (1) refine and make equitable the identification process, (2) strengthen program development and communication, and (3) track student outcomes and measures. To shift emphasis away from labeling students, staff announced a trial name change from TAG to Gifted and Talented Services (GTS).
On identification, staff…
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