Welcome to the Portland Public Schools' Talented and Gifted Website.

In compliance with the Oregon TAG Mandate for gifted education, Portland Public Schools focuses its services  on meeting the student's instructional level and rate of learning every day in the classroom across the curriculum. Classroom teachers assess a student's level and rate in all subject areas and modify the instruction to provide appropriate content challenge and instructional pacing.

To facilitate this approach, the principal is responsible to oversee the identification process, arrange staff development and parent meetings, and act as an on-site resource for gifted education in the school. From the District Office, TAG TOSA's (Teachers On Special Assignment) and Achievement Coordinators assist in  identification procedures, alternative program options, staff development, parent meetings, and instructional planning to meet students' needs.

We are located in Portland Public School's District Office (BESC)

501 N. Dixon St.

Portland, Oregon 97227

Phone:  503-916-3358  FAX:  503-916-3296

Directions to Blanchard Education Service Center (BESC)  501 N Dixon St.   Portland, OR 97227  

Guide to the TAG Website

• Calendar:  Testing Schedules, Responsibility Checklists
• Standards:  The Oregon TAG Mandate, District TAG Policies, Compliance Concerns and Required Corrective Actions
• Identification:  Forms needed to start the identification process, and surveys for parents and students once  idenfication has been completed
• Elementary and Middle Schools:  Includes resources for that specific grade range.  Some forms can be found here.
• Early Entry and Grade Advancement:  Policies, procedures, and Forms for EE and Advancement
• High School:  Resources for High School teachers and students including links to Credit by Exam.
• Parent Meetings and Newsletters:  Links to minutes from the Advisory Council as well as posted information regarding parent meetings or forums
• Educator Resources:  Materials from multiple professional development sessions
• Forms:  All Handouts, Brochures, Handbooks, Publications and Templates.  Includes Bulletin Board materials for schools.