Gifted Services
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
2024 Summer TAG Festival
This camp is OPTIONAL for students identified for TAG Services in the 2023-2024 school year. Camp sessions are for students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
Look for your child’s CURRENT grade level when reading the course descriptions. For example: “TAG Festival (Second & Third Grade) – Bluebonnet Books and Beyond!” would be for students currently in second or third grade.
Do not hesitate to reach out to your campus TAG specialist for assistance. They will be able to guide you in the registration process.
Dates/Locations:
June 3-6, 2024 at Teravista Elementary
4419 Teravista Club Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665
OR
June 10-13, 2024 at Fern Bluff Elementary
17815 Park Valley Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
OR
June 17-20, 2024 at Spicewood Elementary
11601 Olson Dr, Austin, TX78750
Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Registration:
$175 (no refunds after May 3, 2024)
Registration opens on 3/18/2024 and closes when classes have reached capacity. Space is LIMITED.
Please visit our registration site for the full course list and to register for the 2024 Summer TAG Festival.
*Note: A RRISD Student ID is required for registration and confirmation of TAG services.
Summer TAG Testing
Summer TAG Testing is available in July for students who are NEW to Round Rock ISD. These students would have enrolled in Round Rock ISD between December 2023 and July 2024. This testing is NOT open to students who have been enrolled in RRISD for the entire 2023-2024 school year.
Registration for TAG Summer Testing will open on March 18th, 2024 and close on July 19th, 2024. If you are eligible for summer testing please contact your campus elementary TAG specialist or secondary TAG counselor for the registration link. They will need to verify your eligibility for summer testing before allowing you to register.
District TAG Referrals:
Parent Q & A Session
Do you want to find out more information about Gifted Services (TAG) in Round Rock ISD?
Please take 15 minutes to watch this video or preview the slide deck.
Identification
Each year Round Rock ISD has open registration to refer a student for gifted services screening. Our service model provides an array of learning opportunities for students who show advanced ability or potential in comparison to students of the same age, experience, and environment.
The referral window for students to be considered for gifted services is from November 6, 2023 through December 8, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. You will find the registration link on the Round Rock ISD TAG website. On the morning of November 6th at 8:00 a.m. the links will be live and you can submit registration requests. After completing the online form, you will receive email confirmation of your referral for gifted services. Please keep a copy of the confirmation email for your records.
These slides are being provided for those that are unable to attend a campus meeting for information.
TAG Referral Information – English
TAG Referral Information – Spanish
Your elementary TAG specialist or secondary TAG counselor can also help guide you through this process if you need assistance.
** NOTE: Only students who are CURRENTLY ENROLLED in Round Rock ISD are able to register for the TAG Testing process. If you are planning on a move to the District, but your child is not enrolled yet, please contact the campus elementary TAG Specialist or secondary TAG counselor so they can advise you of your options.
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English & Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is talent development?
When can I have my child assessed for a need for gifted services?
Is accelerated math instruction part of gifted services?
Does my student have to wait for the annual testing opportunity if they are newly enrolled in Round Rock ISD and were previously identified for gifted services in the sending school?
My student currently receives gifted services, but I want them to be considered for other subject areas?
In elementary, why are math services delivered differently than language arts, social studies and science?
How can my student be identified for gifted services in one school district, but not in another?
What is “universal screening?”
My student didn’t qualify for gifted services, how can I meet their unique needs?
Gifted Characteristics
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Students who participate in services designed for gifted/talented students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment. High school graduates who have participated in services for gifted/talented students will have produced products and performances of professional quality as part of their program services.