The program focuses on students' individual needs. This requires the implementation of many different program options.
Services range from full participation in the regular classroom to partial pull-out programs.
Criteria includes achievement assessment, intelligence testing, portfolios, parent and teacher recommendations, and observations of students' performance. Each school uses the flexibility to deliver programs that meet its students' needs. The general role of the TAG resource teacher or facilitator is to advocate for the needs of the talented and gifted students in their building. Programs for kindergarten through second grade students are designed cooperatively by the classroom teacher and the TAG resource teacher. The TAG teacher offers curriculum extensions classes throughout the year.