Students placed in the Primary Talent Pool (PTP) receive early enrichment for strengths in one or more of the following areas: general intellectual ability, specific subject aptitude, creativity, leadership and the visual and performing arts. Students who demonstrate potential in any one or more of these areas need experiences which nurture their talent, so they may fully develop their specific strengths.
Students in PTP receive instruction which enriches their day-to-day curriculum and is appropriate for their learning rate and style. Service delivery options may vary by grade, depending on the needs, abilities and interests of students.
PTP students will remain in the program throughout the primary years until the end of the third grade. Beginning in the fourth grade, students will be screened and can be formally identified in five different areas, including general intellectual, specific subject areas, creativity, leadership and the visual and performing arts.