District outlines updated TAG identification process and goals to improve proportionality

Dec 16, 2025

District TAG coordinator presented the annual TAG plan required by the Oregon Department of Education, describing identification methods, a PEP process after identification, and goals to improve proportionality and staff PD.

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Kate, the district TAG coordinator, walked the board through the updated TAG plan required by the Oregon Department of Education and explained how students are identified and served. She described multiple referral and screening pathways—teacher and parent referrals, universal screeners (STAR), state scores, and intelligence screening—then explained that once identified a student receives a PEP (Personalized Education Plan) similar in function to an IEP.

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