About the GRO Program

Gifted Reach Out (GRO)

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools gifted program is called Gifted Reach Out or GRO


GRO serves the identified population of gifted students in grades one through five. This enrichment pullout program offers students the chance to interact with peers of similar ability, while remaining a part of the regular classroom setting. The interdisciplinary, differentiated curriculum for the students in GRO is intended to be of high interest, while at the same time enhancing the present core curriculum.

Once admitted into the program, the students meet with the GRO teacher for small group instruction for Grades 2-5 once or twice a week for 90 minutes. These groups provide the opportunity for the gifted child to interact with, stimulate and be stimulated by his/her peers, while enjoying individual or small group attention. 

Grade 1 GRO students will begin a 45 minute per week pull out program starting in January to complete a half year of GRO. Additionally, students in grade K will be observed for gifted qualities that include multiple criteria described in the Identification tab on the district website. GRO teachers will share findings from these observations with the homeroom teacher and offer support as needed.

GRO encourages above grade level independent learning, research, and individual product development. Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills are stressed. Students are challenged to become consumers and producers of knowledge.

Link to District GRO Information 



 Testing & Placement For GRO

December Testing:

May/June Testing:

Testing for eligible students in grades 1-4 begins in May/June for entrance into the GRO program beginning September of the following school year. In conjunction with GRO testing, multiple measures will be considered in determining placement into the GRO program. The district central office will provide the test results via the Parent Portal in Genesis during the summer break.

** Parents of students new to the district that were previously in a gifted and talented program in another school district are tested throughout the year based upon confirmation of prior enrollment in a gifted program from the student’s former school.