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Section 4: Instructional Services and Approaches
A. Instructional Programs and Services for TAG Students
Instructional Programs and Services
(OAR 581-022-2500)
Evidence and Explanation of Implementation:
Grade Level and Content Area
Percent of use based on a self-reported School Survey (April 2023)
Elementary Schools
Secondary Schools
Usage rates vary by classroom and school
Overall Elementary
Language Arts
Math
Content (Science Social Studies, & Health)
Overall Secondary
Language Arts & Social Studies
Math & Science
Fine Arts, Health, PE, CTE, World Languages
Cluster Grouping
Used in 56% of classrooms
Used in 75% of assignments
Used in 70% of assignments
Used in 34% of assignments
Used in 64% of classrooms
Used in 60% of courses
Used in 82% of courses
Used in 63% of courses
Flexible Readiness Grouping
Used in 69% of classrooms
Used in 86% of assignments
Used in 75% of assignments
Used in 38% of assignments
Used in 68% of classrooms
Used in 66% of courses
Used in 68% of courses
Used in 57% of courses
Formative Assessment as a Process
Used in 82% of classrooms
Used in 93% of assignments
Used in 87% of assignments
Used in 68% of assignments
Used in 93% of classrooms
Used in 97% of courses
Used in 96% of courses
Used in 87% of courses
Differentiated Instruction involving tiers of depth and complexity
Used in 83% of classrooms
Used in 93% of assignments
Used in 90% of assignments
Used in 65% of assignments
Used in 97% of classrooms
Used in 94% of courses
Used in 93% of courses
Used in 100% of courses
Scaffolding or Tiered Instruction
Used in 85% of classrooms
Used in 93% of assignments
Used in 89% of assignments
Used in 72% of assignments
Used in 98% of classrooms
Used in 100% of courses
Used in 100% of courses
Used in 93% of courses
Choice Assignments with depth and complexity
Used in 65% of classrooms
Used in 76% of assignments
Used in 68% of assignments
Used in 55% of assignments
Used in 92% of classrooms
Used in 97% of courses
Used in 89% of courses
Used in 83% of courses
Curriculum Compacting
Used in 34% of classrooms
Used in 44% of assignments
Used in 39% of assignments
Used in 24% of assignments
Used in 37% of classrooms
Used in 34% of courses
Used in 36% of courses
Used in 40% of courses
Independent Learning Contracts
Used in 25% of classrooms
Used in 32% of assignments
Used in 28% of assignments
Used in 20% of assignments
Used in 37% of classrooms
Used in 37% of courses
Used in 50% of courses
Used in 33% of courses
Credit by Examination
Not Applicable to Elementary
Used in 28% of courses
Used in 14% of courses
Used in 18% of courses
Used in 53% of courses
Subject acceleration (above grade level coursework)
Determined by district subject acceleration protocol.
Whole grade acceleration (grade skipping)
In accordance with district policy.
The Iowa Acceleration Scale is the main tool used to determine whole grade acceleration.
Advanced Placement (AP) with differentiation of instruction based on learning evidence
Not Applicable to Elementary
See table below for list of courses offered
International Baccalaureate(IB) with differentiation based on learning evidence
Not Applicable to Elementary
See table below for list of courses offered
B. Advanced Placement (AP) Course Offerings
Schools and Grade Levels Offered
Name of AP Course
Century HS
Glencoe HS
HOA
Liberty HS
AP Biology
11-12
11-12
11-12
11-12
AP Calculus AB
11-12
11-12
11-12
AP Calculus BC
12
12
AP Chemistry
11-12
11-12
11-12
AP Computer Science A
11-12
11-12
AP Computer Science Principles
10-12
10-12
10-12
AP Economics
12
AP English Language & Composition
11-12
11-12
11-12
AP English Literature & Composition
11-12
11-12
11-12
AP Environmental Science
10-12
AP European History
10-12
10-12
10-12
AP Human Geography
9-12
9-12
9-12
AP Music Theory
10-12
10-12
10-12
AP Physics
11-12
AP Physics C
11-12
11-12
AP Psychology
10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12
AP Spanish Language
9-12
9-12
9-12
AP Spanish Literature
10-12
AP Statistics
9-12
9-12
9-12
AP Studio Art
11-12
11-12
11-12
AP U.S. Government
12
12
12
AP U.S. History
11-12
11-12
11-12
AP World History
10-12
C. International Baccalaureate (IB) Course Offerings
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme All IB courses are open to all Hilhi students, whether or not students choose to pursue the IB Diploma. If a student chooses to pursue the IB Diploma or the Honors CCP, please see the IB Coordinator and appropriate counselor to ensure that the requirements are known and understood. Students may choose to complete the IB Diploma or individual courses. The IB courses offered at Hilhi are shown below.
HL = higher level two-year course
SL = standard level one-year course
SL* = standard level two-year course
CURRICULUM: The IB Diploma requires students to complete advanced, college-level courses in six curriculum areas, including English language arts, language acquisition, social studies, mathematics, experimental science, and arts/electives. At least three, but not more than four, courses are taken at Higher Level (HL) and the others at Standard Level (SL). In addition, students complete the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course.
Name of IB Course and Levels
Schools and Grade Levels Offered
IB DP Visual Art SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Visual Art HL1
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Visual Art HL2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Music SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Sports, Exercise, and Health Science SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Business Management SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Language & Literature SL1
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Language & Literature SL2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Language & Literature HL1
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Language & Literature HL2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation HL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Physics SL1
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Physics SL2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Biology HL1
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Biology HL2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Biology SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Spanish B SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Spanish B HL1
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP Spanish B HL2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP French B SL
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP History of the Americas HL1
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
IB DP History of the Americas HL2
Hillsboro High, Grades 11-12
D. Teacher’s Knowledge of TAG Students in Class
Key Questions
District Procedure
What procedures are in place to ensure classroom teachers K – 12 know who the TAG identified students are in their classrooms?
Classroom teachers see an icon on Synergy / TeacherVue for all TAG-identified students and can hover over the icon to see which areas of TAG students have qualified for.
What procedures are in place to ensure classroom teachers K – 12 know where they can get support if needed specific to the TAG services the district offers?
Classroom teachers can contact any of the following resources:
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TAG coordinators - Each school has a teacher who is the primary contact
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School administrators
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K-12 TAG TOSA
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Staff Professional Development on TeachFlix
How do teachers determine rate and level needs for students in their classrooms?
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Consistently completing most assignments more quickly and more comprehensively than other classmates.
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Consistent pattern on need using local performance assessments
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Ongoing formative assessments
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Staff Professional Development on TeachFlix
E. Instructional Plans for TAG Students
Key Questions
District Procedure
Are Personal Education Plans (PEPs) required or optional? At which grade levels are PEPs required?
PEPs are required for TAG-identified elementary students.
Are Instructional Plans required or optional? Which courses are required to have Instructional Plans?
Instructional Plans are required for all secondary courses.
How are families notified regarding the opportunity to discuss the PEP or IP designed for their student’s learning?
Classroom teachers collaborate with families on TAG Plans early in the year. Families have access to all TAG Plans from the classroom teachers as well as one of the ways below.
Elementary families can access PEPs on ParentVue. Secondary families can access IPs on school websites.
F. Option/Alternative Schools Designed for TAG Identified Students
HSD does not have any schools specifically designed for TAG-Identified Students.
Program Elements
School Information
[Name of school A]
N/A
TAG qualifying criteria for attendance
Number of students currently served
Level of the population, served, such as elementary, middle, or high school students
[Name of school B]
N/A
TAG qualifying criteria for attendance
Number of students currently served
Level of the population, served, such as elementary, middle, or high school students
G. TAG Enrichment Opportunities
TAG Enrichment Opportunities
(Note: After school opportunities do not replace daily TAG instruction and services)
Explanation of Opportunity
District-sponsored Virtual TAG Opportunities
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All TAG-identified students are invited to join their grade’s TAG Google Classroom where they can find optional enrichment activities and connect with like-minded grade-level peers across the district.
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Elementary students can attend monthly Virtual TAG Meets on various topics with opportunities to connect with like-minded peers across the district.
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Middle School students can attend semester Virtual Trivia Game Nights to have some friendly competition and dialogue during rounds of trivia and other games.
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Find additional events throughout the year at Talented and Gifted (TAG) / Weekly TAG Activities.
District-sponsored In-Person TAG Opportunities
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Elementary and Middle School students can attend three Saturday TAG, You’re It Workshops throughout the year that offer students a variety of workshops including creativity, art, writing, college & career pathways (CCP), entrepreneurships, building, designing, math, science, and more.
School-sponsored Activities
Each school has a budget for offering resources, tools, or activities that engage TAG-identified students. Check the school website for more information and/or contact the school’s TAG Coordinator.
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