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Advanced Learner Programs (Primary ALPs) in grades PreK-2 is a talent-development model. Instruction is designed to engage students in the learning and application of concepts and skills at greater depth and complexity based on their academic readiness. Students in Grades Pre-K-2 are not yet formally identified as Gifted or Advanced.
Maryland State Department Primary Talent Development
Maryland State Department Primary Talent Development
The Maryland State Department of Education's Primary Talent Development (PTD) Program, (MSDE 2009) is taught by the classroom teacher to all primary students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. It is designed to provide children with open-ended, hands-on, science-based experiences that encourage a wide range of behavior responses. The MSDE Primary Talent Development lessons are integrated into the core curriculum for all students.
More detailed information on the MSDE Primary Talent Development program and portfolio can be found here.
Advanced Curriculum for Primary Advanced Learners (K-2)
Advanced Curriculum for Primary Advanced Learners (K-2)
Primary ALPs Reading Curriculum
Primary ALPs Reading Curriculum
Stepping Stones (Grade K only)
Stepping Stones (Grade K only)
Stepping Stones is a primary reading curriculum designed for students demonstrating advanced capabilities. Above-grade level texts add depth and complexity to engage students in concept-based learning. Tasks encourage critical thinking, creative thinking, problem solving, and research. The Stepping Stones curriculum also includes a social and emotional development component that addresses students’ connections to the texts and exploration of the concept.
William and Mary Literature Units
William and Mary Literature Units
The William and Mary Literature Units emphasize quality literature, higher-level questioning, persuasive writing, oral communication, and language study with a strong emphasis placed on developing an understanding of the concept of change with increased depth and complexity. The Grade 1 unit investigates the system of language. The Grade 2 unit explores how language changes over time.
William and Mary Units By Grade Level
William and Mary Units By Grade Level
1st Grade
1st Grade
Worldly Words
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
Beyond Words
Primary ALPs Reading Scope and Sequence
Primary ALPs Reading Scope and Sequence
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
ALPs CKLA Research Overlay
ALPs CKLA Research Overlay
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones
Grade 1
Grade 1
William and Mary: Worldly Words
William and Mary: Worldly Words
William and Mary: Worldly Words
ALPs CKLA Research Overlay
Grade 2
Grade 2
ALPs CKLA Research Overlay
William and Mary: Beyond Words
William and Mary: Beyond Words
William and Mary: Beyond Words
Primary ALPs Math Curriculum
Primary ALPs Math Curriculum
Advanced Math Centers (Grades K-2)
Advanced Math Centers (Grades K-2)
The Advanced Math Centers are used with students demonstrating advanced math capabilities. They are designed to be teacher lead in a small group prior to being used as an independent activity. Students are encouraged to use a variety of approaches to demonstrate their mathematical thinking and problem-solving strategies.
Grouping of Primary Advanced Learners
Grouping of Primary Advanced Learners
In Grades K-2, students have not yet been formally identified as Gifted or Advanced through the AACPS GT Identification process. As a result, students are identified for Advanced Primary ALPs Curriculum at the school level based on their readiness for curriculum extensions. The Primary ALPs Curriculum is taught in small groups within a mixed-ability classroom.
When Is Primary ALPs Taught?
When Is Primary ALPs Taught?
In Grades K-2, students will receive the Primary ALPs Reading Curriculum during the Academic Enrichment Block (orange block on the student schedule pictured to the right).
In Math, Primary Students will participate in the Advanced Learning Centers during their regular Math time.
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