Primary “Talent Pool” (PTP) means a group of primary students informally selected as having characteristics and behaviors of a high potential learner and further diagnosed using a series of informal and formal measures to determine differentiated service delivery needs during their stay in the primary program. (704 KAR 3:285)
Identification and Services
- Everything for nomination and inclusion in the primary talent pool is subjective. Identification is based on multiple evidences. No student will be denied entrance to the S.U.M.M.I.T. (see WCPS S.U.M.M.I.T. page) based on only one criterion. Special considerations such as environmental, language, cultural, and economic barriers may be included in the identification process. Three criteria will be used for identification. If the student meets the criteria in (3) three areas, the student will be informally identified. The areas are:
- Three pieces of informal assessment (anecdotal records, portfolio entries, test scores, work samples, etc.).
- Samples of student work: The criterion is met if evidences of a high potential learner are submitted.
- Teacher Referral Form: The criterion is met if a teacher submits a recommendation form.
- A letter will be sent to parents when a student meets the identification requirements. A permission form must be signed and returned to school before services can start. This letter will clearly state that this is a Primary Talent Pool and the student exhibits traits and characteristics of a gifted student.
At North Warren, primary teachers collaborate with me as needed. I provide resources and materials to help challenge the students. I do not typically pull Primary Talent Pool students to work with me; however, I hope to do that more in the future!
TRAITS COMMONLY FOUND IN GIFTED YOUNG CHILDREN
Advanced Communication Skills
- Speaks clearly and distinctly
- Uses advanced vocabulary
- Has sense of humor (understands riddles, puns, etc.)
- Likes to debate/argue
Thinking Skills
- Has excellent memory
- Retains information easily
- Understands complex concepts
- Has keen power of observation
- Thinks abstractly
- Academically often works two grade levels above peers
- Has vivid imagination
- Enjoys problem solving
Behavior
- Is intensely curious
- Can concentrate for an extended period of time on a project of interest
- May build interesting and intense designs
- Is often critical of others and self
- May produce drawings with many details