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Talented and Gifted Services
“Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.” - PLATO
For inquiries concerning the application of The Ashland School District's Talented and Gifted (TAG) program, please contact the District or one of the school TAG coordinator:
Ashland School District | Ashland High School | Ashland Middle School | Bellveiw Elementary School | Helman Elementary School | John Muir School | Walker Elementary School | Willow Wind Community Learning Center |
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Samuel Bogdanove, Director of Student Services | Erika Bare, Principal | Steve Retzlaff, Principal | Christine McCollom, Principal | Michelle Cuddeback, Principal | Rebecca Gyarmathy, Principal | Tiffany Burns, Principal | Debra Schaeffer Pew, Principal |
The Ashland School District is committed to identifying and providing for the unique intellectual, social, emotional, and career needs of intellectually gifted and academically talented children in grades K – 12. It is our goal to ensure that all learners, including gifted learners, are provided stimulating, challenging and meaningful educational experiences with lessons and materials appropriate for each student’s assessed level and rate of learning. Our philosophy fosters educational alternatives in a broader social context promoting:
High expectations and achievement
Intellectual stimulation and collaboration
Academic enrichment
Social and emotional growth
We acknowledge and support the vital role of the classroom teacher in creating differentiated instruction for the unique needs of exceptional learners within the classroom setting.
ASD Talented and Gifted Education Procedures Manual