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Talented and Gifted

Thanks to the Oregon Talented and Gifted Act of 1987, both intellectually gifted and academically talented students in grades K-12 are identified and served by their school district, including Salem-Keizer Public Schools.


 

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Talented and Gifted Services (TAG)

TAG Mission & Vision

The mission of TAG Services within Salem-Keizer Public Schools is to recognize, identify and provide instructional services that serve the unique strengths and needs of students identified as talented and gifted.

Our vision is to recognize the diversity of the students we serve. We believe that giftedness exists in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups across all genders, and it is our goal to provide appropriate instructional services to create educational opportunities for all students, including those identified as talented and gifted.

Equity Statement

The District recognizes that talents and gifts are present in all student populations, and identification will not be predicated nor predetermined by race, national origin, gender identity, or level of proficiency upon entering our schools.

TAG Services Identification Submissions

Salem-Keizer Public Schools accepts referrals year-round using our online referral form. Anyone-parents/guardians, students, or staff may submit a referral for a student to be considered for Talented and Gifted (TAG) identification. While referrals can be submitted at any time, requests are typically grouped into timeframes based on grade levels to assist with processing of the request. Requests/Referrals are accepted at any time but may be subject to increased processing times when received outside of the timeframes shown below.

  • Kindergarten-1st Grade: Nominations will be open for TAG testing January 5-February 20, 2026.
  • 2nd Grade, Universal Screener: This entire grade level will undergo a nonverbal universal screener which screens for potential intellectual giftedness. Administration occurs in the fall and is administered by the classroom teacher.
  • 2nd Grade: This grade level will have an opportunity for review of academic talents in math and/or reading from January 5-February 20, 2026.
  • 3rd-12th Grade: Nominations will be open for TAG testing September 8-November 21, 2025.

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TAG Services

Salem-Keizer Public Schools identifies students in the categories of Academic Talents and Intellectual Gifts. 

  • Those identified as Academically Talented have shown specific ability in either reading or math. 
  • Intellectually Gifted students have demonstrated unusual capabilities in mental reasoning.