Talent Development, Academic Challenge & Gifted Support (TAG)
Providing rigorous and enriching opportunities
Your child will be challenged and engaged through the differentiated learning experiences offered through Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support (TAG) programming. Students deserve and need challenging learning opportunities that help them discover their unique interests and strengths. Our programming is designed to meet the needs of all students, including those who have demonstrated high performance or show the potential for high performance relative to others of their age, experience or environment.
Main Contacts
DLA TAG Teachers
Kris Happe
HappeK@district279.org
Kim LeClaire
LeClaireK@district279.org
Katherine Nelson
NelsonKatherine@district279.org
Marji Olson
OlsonMarji@district279.org
Elementary services (grades K-5)
In order to provide the right services at the right time for each student, scholars are identified for services using multiple measures, including:
- The CogAT 7 (Cognitive Abilities Test)
- The NWEA/MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) Reading and Math assessments
- Teacher recommendation
- Student interest
Middle school services (grades 6-8)
The middle school approach for high-achieving students blends differentiation, rigorous curriculum and acceleration.