Identification Procedures

TAG Identification Procedures 

Parents who wish to have their child screened for TAG identification should follow the directions below.  The steps in the screening process are as follows:

• The current window to request screening is:  Forthcoming

• Parent/Student requests screening by sending an email to: 

  • • • tioga.bazemore@pgcps.org 

      • Subject line of email: TAG Screening Request

      • Body of email:  I am (parent of) (student name).  I am requesting that (student name) be screened for potential TAG identification.

• TAG Coordinator begins the paperwork using available data.

• Students scoring at the 89th percentile and above on both standardized achievement tests are in qualifying range for TAG identification

• Teachers will be asked to complete a Teacher Checklist after 4-6 weeks of observation of the student in their classrooms.

• Quarter one grades will be acquired and used in accordance with policy/procedure.

• A TAG/SIT Committee meeting will convene to determine whether or not the student is a viable candidate for testing.

• Coordinator requests necessary tests from the TAG Office, if committee deemed appropriate.

• Test will be administered to viable candidates and returned for evaluation.

• Upon receipt of the test results, the coordinator will then complete any additional paperwork necessary and submit to the TAG Office for final approval.

• Once results for identification are received, parents/students will be notified by the coordinator in a letter via USPS mail stating whether or not the student met the criteria for services.  If the student met the criteria, it is for placement the following school year.

Any questions regarding this process should be directed to:

                        Tioga Bazemore, TAG Center Program Coordinator 

                        6301 Breezewood Drive

                        Greenbelt, Md 20770

                        tioga.bazemore@pgcps.org 

Note: The screening process includes first quarter grades and will begin after those grades are released.   The deadline for requesting screening is January 5, 2025.  Final notification indicating TAG identification status for possible entrance into the TAG program the following school year will be sent via letter.   For additional inquiries, refer to the email address above.