Primary Talent Pool
What is Primary Talent Pool?
Primary Talent Pool (PTP) includes K-3 students who have been identified as having the ability or demonstrating the potential ability to perform at exceptionally high levels in the primary years. They are generally referred to as high-potential learners. High-potential students often learn and comprehend at a faster pace than their grade level peers. They may demonstrate more complex thinking and gain skills at an accelerated rate. The purpose of identifying students at this level is to provide early enrichment opportunities and to encourage the development of their talents.
Here are some characteristics common in primary high potential learners:
Express curiosity about many things
Ask thoughtful questions
Have extensive vocabularies and complex sentence structure
Are able to express themselves well
Solve problems in unique ways
Have good memories
Exhibit unusual talent in art, music, or creative dramatics
Exhibit especially original imaginations
Use previously learned things in new contexts
Are unusually able to order things in logical sequence
Discuss and elaborate on ideas
Are fast learners
Desire to work independently and take initiative
Exhibit wit and humor
Have sustained attention spans and are willing to persist on challenging tasks
Are very observant
Show talent in making up stories and telling them
Are interested in reading
Students are often initially referred by classroom teachers for participation in PTP. additional evidence demonstrating the student's abilities is collected. a school committee then reviews the evidence to determine if a primary student is a high-potential Learner & should be included in the Primary Talent Pool.
Students in the PTP should receive differentiated services that are matched to their needs, interests, and abilities. This may be reflected in cluster grouping in the classroom for instruction at an advanced level or enrichment services delivered by a Gifted & Talented Specialist.Â
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