They want parents to stay during the test. They'll say this during a little welcome talk on the day of test.

You asked what kids can bring to the TAG testing. I think a couple of pencils and a snack. That's it.

The dates should be posted soon at http://www1.pgcps.org/tag/index.aspx?id=214489

I saved the dates from a few years ago when my child took the TAG test. These are NOT the current dates but they give you an idea of what to expect when.

Oct. 13: Application for TAG testing/screening of private school & Home School Students Available(Fall)

Nov. 3: TAG Testing & Screening for Private School & Home School; Students Application Deadline

Dec. 5: TAG Testing for Private School & Home School Students; (Applicants Only, No Walk-Ins)

Dec. 7: Application for TAG Testing/Screening of Private School and Home School StudentsAvailable (Winter)

Jan. 4: LOTTERY Application for TAG & Specialty Programs Available

Jan. 14: TAG Testing and Screening for Private School and Home; School Students Application Deadline;

Feb. 5: Deadline for school coordinators to submit all TAG screening paperwork to TAG Office (students nominated by parents, teachers, and global testing)

Feb. 6: TAG Testing for Private School Students (Applicants Only, No Walk-Ins)

March 14: Lottery Application Deadline

We are new to the county and just learning about how all this works. What part of the year is testing done and how young can child be to start testing? How long is the test? How much does testing cost? Can the test be taken more than once (once a year, for example) ?

I am going to have my child test for TAG and she is private. Do i take anything to testing site? Can they have a snack while testing or break? Can the parent stay or do we leave?