The mission of the Carlisle Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program is to recognize and support the unique cognitive and affective needs of gifted learners, fostering their development through enhanced and enriched educational experiences.

• TAG teachers, classroom teachers, counselors, parents, students, and administration collaborate to ensure the needs of gifted learners are met. 

• TAG services and support are provided through a tiered framework in order to meet the unique cognitive and affective needs of gifted learners.

• Gifted learners require qualitatively differentiated curriculum and instruction that includes, but is not limited to, increased rigor, appropriate pacing and/or acceleration.

• Consideration must be given to the learning environment in order to best meet the unique needs of the gifted learner, e.g., cluster grouping, small group, independent placement, etc.

• A comprehensive identification system is integral to determining a gifted learner’s programming.