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Ashland School District
Talented and Gifted Services
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“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 885 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 541-482-2811 |
Erika Bare, Director of Student Services |
| Ashland High School 201 South Mountain Ave. Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 541-482-8771 |
Ben Bell, Principal Rebecca Gyarmathy, Assistant Principal |
| Ashland Middle School 100 Walker St Ashland, Or 97520 Phone: 541-482-1611 |
Steve Retzlaff, Principal Katherine Holden, Assistant Principal Austin Wallace, Teacher |
| Bellveiw Elementary School 1070 Tolman Creek Rd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 541-482-1310 |
Lindsay Gates, Interim Principal Christine Adams, Reading Specialist |
| Helman Elementary School 705 Helman St Ashland, Or 97520 Phone: 541-482-5620 |
Michelle Cuddeback, Principal Brian Doak, Math Specialist |
| John Muir School 100 Walker St Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 541-482-8577 |
Jennifer Parks, Interim Principal |
| Walker Elementary School 364 Walker St Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 541-482-1516 |
Tiffany Burns, Principal Kacy Cuddy, Reding Specialist |
| Willow Wind Community Learning Center 1497 E. Main St Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 541-482-1516 |
Debra Schaeffer Pew, Principal
Sue Pindell, Teacher
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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
