Gifted & Talented NTI Resources

Where to Find NTI PTP/GT Enrichment Materials

Paper Copies:

- Creativity enrichment activities are currently available for pickup at FES, SES, LES, and Central Office alongside regular NTI packets
- Creativity/critical thinking activities will be available at FSMS alongside regular NTI packets beginning Thursday, April 23
- PTP Math and Reading/Language Arts enrichment activities from Mrs. Wade are available at SES
- GT Math and GT Reading/Language Arts activities from Mrs. Wade are available at LES

Digital Access (printable versions):

Primary Talent Pool (PTP)

Additional online learning resources are now available for Primary Talent Pool Students (SES) on the new Primary Talent Pool Google Classroom. Use the Class Code to join: nejdgz2

Edge Academy

4th & 5th Grade students have access to additional learning materials and activities on the Edge Academy Google Classroom site.
Mrs. Sheffield and Mrs. Wade, host a live Google Meet for 4th-grade Edge students every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and for 5th-grade Edge students every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Edge Academy has a Google Meet every day, Monday-Friday, from 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. to tackle the BreakoutEDU Live challenge together as a team.

FSHS

AP and Pre-AP teachers are continuing to move forward with advanced content during NTI days for classes that include GT-identified students. The GT Leadership Day originally scheduled for May 1has been postponed. NTI slides for Weeks 6 & 7 include optional GT enrichment opportunities.

Online Enrichment Resources

Click here for more digital enrichment options for all ages available on the "SCS NTI - Extra Activities and Resources" page

BreakoutEDU Live Daily Challenges

Monday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. It's free , you don't have to register, and you can win great BreakoutEDU prizes!

You can scroll to the the bottom to play puzzles from past episodes if you. miss the 1:00 p.m. game.

Vi Hart YouTube

If you've never experience a Vi Hart video, you need to check out her "Doodling in Math Class" series for the ultimate in brainy inspiration!

KAGE Gifted Support Resources

Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) enrichment resource links organized by category

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GT Team Contact information:

District GT Coordinator: Jennifer Sheffield jennifer.sheffield@simpson.kyschools.us

Elementary GT Consultant: Dianne Wade dianne.wade@simpson.kyschools.us

FSMS Coordinator: Justin Mitchell justin.mitchella@simpson.kyschools.us

FSHS Coordinator: Leah Wood leah.wood@simpson.kyschools.us