TAG in the Regular Classroom Program Overview

TAG in the Regular Classroom (TRC) Overview – Pointer Ridge Elementary School

Program Objectives At Pointer Ridge Elementary School, the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Pull-Out Program provides advanced learning opportunities tailored to meet the needs of intellectually gifted students. The program is designed to:

• offer appropriate advanced activities using strategies of Differentiated Instruction within the regular classroom. This model is appropriate for schools with larger TAG populations. The components of the TRC program are as follows:
  • TAG students are cluster grouped with at least 7 other TAG students and assigned to teachers who have training and experience differientiating for gifted learners
  • Differentiated instructional strategies in the heterogeneous classroom
    • • • curriculum compacting
        • tiered assignments
        • flexible grouping
        • independent study
        • acceleration opportunities
        • learning/interest centers
        • enrichment clusters
  • Guided Independent Study/advanced research opportunities
  • Junior Great Books Discussion Program
  • William &  Mary Jacob’s Ladder Program
  • Advanced Author Studies 
  • Instruction and activities reflecting Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles
  • Twice Exceptional support services
  • Off-site educational, scientific, and artistic enrichment opportunities

Alignment with Pointer Ridge Elementary’s Vision and Mission The TRC Program and cluster grouping model directly supports the Pointer Ridge Elementary School Vision and Mission by fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and student engagement. Our goal is to nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership in all students, empowering them to reach their full potential through rigorous and meaningful learning experiences.