The document provides information about the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program at Cogburn Woods Elementary. It introduces Dr. Henry, the TAG teacher, and outlines the TAG program including that students receive services one day per week using an interdisciplinary curriculum. It describes the TAG philosophy of independent learning and developing skills like problem solving, communication, and creativity. Schedules and strategies used in TAG are also summarized.

1. The Talented and Gifted Program
Cogburn Woods Elementary

2. Introducing Dr. Henry!
• Taught TAG for 10 years in Fulton County
• Bachelor’s: University of Miami
• Master’s: George Washington University
• Doctorate: University of Houston
• Has 2 kids – Clay and Kate

3. According to the State of Georgia:
• State Board Rule 160-4-2.38 states: “The Georgia State
Board of Education defines a gifted student as one who
demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative
ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of
motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields who
needs special instruction and/or special services to achieve
at levels
commensurate with his or her abilities.”
This ruling established using Multiple
Criteria for qualifying for gifted programs.

5. TAG DAY:
• Students receive services one day per week
in a resource, “pull-out” model.
• Specials are with homeroom on TAG Day.
• Curricula is interdisciplinary, but grounded in
social studies and science. Three theme
based units per year are taught. Curricula is
linked to Georgia Performance Standards.

6. TAG Lunch Schedules
Lunch is at a different times on TAG Day for your
child.
Dr. Henry Ms. Rolader
1st
Grade 11:25 – 11:55 2nd
Grade 11:25 – 11:55
4th
Grade 11:25 – 12:55 4th
Grade 11:25 – 11:55
3rd
Grade WITH
HOMEROOM
3rd
Grade WITH
HOMEROOM
5th
Grade 11:25 – 11:55 5th
Grade 11:25 – 11:55
5th
Grade 11:25 – 11:55 Collaboration Day

7. General Education
Classes
While students participate in TAG, daily assignments in general
education classes are eliminated with the exception of
homework. All tests missed must be made up with the time
decided between teacher and student.
• New information may be introduced in the General Education class
when students are attending TAG: the philosophy being that class
doesn’t “stop” when students attend other classes. TAG students should
be capable of missing one day’s instruction (with homework) and not
fall so far behind that they can’t catch up. If this happens, the classroom
teacher, TAG teacher, student involved, and his/her parents will need to
conference.

8. What do we work on in TAG?
• Develop advanced research methods and independent learning.
• Generate new ideas and products by providing opportunities for
creative thinking and creative problem solving.
• Advance higher order and critical thinking skills.
• Advance communication skills that incorporate new techniques,
materials, and formats in the development of products and
ideas that will be shared with real audiences.

9. Our Philosophy
• Independent Learning
• Products Original to the Learner
• Attitudes for positive self-concept and
respect for others.
• Awareness of one’s potential in society.

10. Teaching Strategies
• Investigative Techniques
• Information Gathering
• Technology- Inspired Classroom
• Problem Solving
• Imagination Development
• Communication Skills
• Group Skills

11. CWES TAG Curriculum Map
Higher Order
Thinking
Creative
Problem
Solving
Advanced Research
Grade 1 Ocean
Discovery
Pilgrims Communities
Grade 2 Ocean
Discovery
Pilgrims Communities
Grade 3 Ancient
Civilizations
Ends of the
Earth
Ancient Civilizations
Grade 4 American
Revolution
Future
Scientists
Flight
Grade 5 TBD Amusement
Park
Museum

12. TAG

13. Parent Information:
Evaluations/Conferences
• At the conclusion of each unit, report
cards are sent home.
• Reporting periods are three times a year.
• Annual Review Conferences in the
Spring.

15. TAG after Elementary School
Middle School
• 5th
grade teachers, TAG teachers and CST make
recommendations for placement in Science and
Social Studies based on grades and ITBS scores from
the fall of the 5th
grade year.
• Math and Language Arts placement are determined
by the general education teachers.

16. TAG Contacts
TEACHERS:
• Ashley Rolader roladera@fultonschools.org
• Cynthia Henry henrycy@fultonschools.org