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What is the Primary Talent Pool (PTP)?
What is the Primary Talent Pool (PTP)?
The Primary Talent Pool is a group of student who possess demonstrated or potential ability to perform at exceptionally high levels in the primary years (P!-P$; Kindergarten through Third Grade). These students may be referred to as high-potential learners. The purpose of selecting students to participate in a Primary Talent Pool is to provide early enrichment for those students whose talents must be nurtured in order for those talents to fully develop. These students are not automatically identified as gifted once they reach the fourth grade. They must be formally identified by meeting certain criteria.
(From The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education)The Primary Talent Pool is a group of student who possess demonstrated or potential ability to perform at exceptionally high levels in the primary years (P!-P$; Kindergarten through Third Grade). These students may be referred to as high-potential learners. The purpose of selecting students to participate in a Primary Talent Pool is to provide early enrichment for those students whose talents must be nurtured in order for those talents to fully develop. These students are not automatically identified as gifted once they reach the fourth grade. They must be formally identified by meeting certain criteria.
What is a high –potential learner?
What is a high –potential learner?
Students who learn and comprehend at a faster pace and more complex level than their age peers are considered high-potential learners. These students often acquire skills earlier and progress at an accelerated rate.
(From The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education)Students who learn and comprehend at a faster pace and more complex level than their age peers are considered high-potential learners. These students often acquire skills earlier and progress at an accelerated rate.
How are students selected for the Primary Talent Pool?
How are students selected for the Primary Talent Pool?
A minimum of three informal assessment measures are used to provide evidence that student should participate in the Primary Talent Pool. Evidence can be gathered from teacher, parent and community member observations of student behaviors and work samples. A school committee reviews the evidence to determine if a primary student I a high-potential learner and should be included in the Primary Talent Pool. The committee should consider environmental, cultural and disabling conditions. Students can be placed in the talent pool at any time during their primary years. It is recommended that school committees follow the principle: When in doubt, err on the side of inclusion.
(From The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education)A minimum of three informal assessment measures are used to provide evidence that student should participate in the Primary Talent Pool. Evidence can be gathered from teacher, parent and community member observations of student behaviors and work samples. A school committee reviews the evidence to determine if a primary student I a high-potential learner and should be included in the Primary Talent Pool. The committee should consider environmental, cultural and disabling conditions. Students can be placed in the talent pool at any time during their primary years. It is recommended that school committees follow the principle: When in doubt, err on the side of inclusion.
What is meant by informal assessment measures?
What is meant by informal assessment measures?
Informal assessment measures rely on observations and professional judgment rather than being standardized or norm referenced with numbers and scores. Examples of informal assessment measures used to determine high potential in primary student include primary portfolios, behavior checklists, anecdotal records, parent interviews and questionnaires, teacher assessments, work samples, products and performances.
(From The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education)Informal assessment measures rely on observations and professional judgment rather than being standardized or norm referenced with numbers and scores. Examples of informal assessment measures used to determine high potential in primary student include primary portfolios, behavior checklists, anecdotal records, parent interviews and questionnaires, teacher assessments, work samples, products and performances.
How are students served in the PTP?
How are students served in the PTP?
Students in the PTP should receive differentiated services that are matched to their needs, interests and abilities. Some PTP students may need to be cluster-grouped for reading and/or math and served by a regular classroom teacher who compacts the curriculum. Acceleration by subject or grade is appropriate for some advanced PTP students. These students may need to receive services in a classroom at a higher grade level for a specific subject or subjects. There should be multiple service delivery options at each grade level. One size or one service does not fit all.
From The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education)Students in the PTP should receive differentiated services that are matched to their needs, interests and abilities. Some PTP students may need to be cluster-grouped for reading and/or math and served by a regular classroom teacher who compacts the curriculum. Acceleration by subject or grade is appropriate for some advanced PTP students. These students may need to receive services in a classroom at a higher grade level for a specific subject or subjects. There should be multiple service delivery options at each grade level. One size or one service does not fit all.
Do Primary Talent Pool students automatically qualify as gifted students once they exit the primary grades and move into 4th grade?
Do Primary Talent Pool students automatically qualify as gifted students once they exit the primary grades and move into 4th grade?
No. PTP students must be formally identified in one or more areas of giftedness at the 4th grade level. Each school district will have a screening and identification process that shall include a combination of formal measures, informal measures and objective-based eligibility criteria. This process can include standardized testing, evidence collection in form of work samples, portfolios, performances, and recommendations, and other eligibility criteria. Determination of appropriateness of level and type of services provided to a student shall be subject to continuous assessment.
From The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education)No. PTP students must be formally identified in one or more areas of giftedness at the 4th grade level. Each school district will have a screening and identification process that shall include a combination of formal measures, informal measures and objective-based eligibility criteria. This process can include standardized testing, evidence collection in form of work samples, portfolios, performances, and recommendations, and other eligibility criteria. Determination of appropriateness of level and type of services provided to a student shall be subject to continuous assessment.
Characteristics common in primary high potential learners:
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
From The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education)Page updated
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