I was fortunate enough to receive years of instruction as part of the TAG program in Bedford County.  I know from experience that these changes, should they be made, would be extremely detrimental to the education our TAG youth will receive in public schools, and also to the teachers' ability to teach these children appropriately.  I urge you to reconsider making these changes.  Please, for the future of the commonwealth, do not make the proposed changes.

Sincerely,

Meris E. Shuwarger