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)
Appendix: Glossary	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. HSD Process for Subject Advancement - K-8
Whole grade acceleration (grade skipping)	In accordance with district policy. The Iowa Acceleration Scale is the main tool used to determine whole grade acceleration. (see School Board Policy IKE-AR, point 6)
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

High School Course Catalog	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 High School Course Catalog	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: TAG coordinators - Each school has a teacher who is the primary contact School administrators K-12 TAG TOSA Staff Professional Development on TeachFlix
How do teachers determine rate and level needs for students in their classrooms?	Consistently completing most assignments more quickly and more comprehensively than other classmates. Consistent pattern on need using local performance assessments Ongoing formative assessments Staff Professional Development on TeachFlix

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:

TAG coordinators - Each school has a teacher who is the primary contact
School administrators
K-12 TAG TOSA
Staff Professional Development on TeachFlix

How do teachers determine rate and level needs for students in their classrooms?

Consistently completing most assignments more quickly and more comprehensively than other classmates.
Consistent pattern on need using local performance assessments
Ongoing formative assessments
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.

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	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. Elementary students can attend monthly Virtual TAG Meets on various topics with opportunities to connect with like-minded peers across the district. Middle School students can attend semester Virtual Trivia Game Nights to have some friendly competition and dialogue during rounds of trivia and other games. Find additional events throughout the year at Talented and Gifted (TAG) / Weekly TAG Activities.
District-sponsored In-Person TAG Opportunities	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.

TAG Enrichment Opportunities

(Note: After school opportunities do not replace daily TAG instruction and services)

Explanation of Opportunity

District-sponsored Virtual TAG Opportunities

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.
Elementary students can attend monthly Virtual TAG Meets on various topics with opportunities to connect with like-minded peers across the district.
Middle School students can attend semester Virtual Trivia Game Nights to have some friendly competition and dialogue during rounds of trivia and other games.
Find additional events throughout the year at Talented and Gifted (TAG) / Weekly TAG Activities.

District-sponsored In-Person TAG Opportunities

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.