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High-potential young students are typically served in the regular primary classroom, so it is critical that all teachers be prepared to recognize and meet the diverse needs of these students. Teachers will then be able to respond to their students’ strengths and make referrals for further assessment where appropriate. The following videos, slides, and articles can be used for professional learning in your district.
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The Primary Talent Pool is designed to provide challenging learning opportunities for high-potential students in grades K through 3. The Gifted Regulation provides guidelines for an effective Primary Talent Pool.
A Primary Talent Pool that is designed to promote growth in a diverse group of students should include the following elements:
_____ Does the school have an active Primary Talent Pool?
_____ Does the demographic makeup of the PTP mirror that of the school?
_____ Is the number of students in the PTP at or near 25% of the primary students?
_____ Are multiple informal measures used to select students?
_____ Is a universal screener used to find high-potential students?
_____ Does the PTP curriculum feature open-ended activities that require creative and critical thinking?
_____ Are services matched to needs, interests, and abilities?
_____ Are there multiple service delivery options?