Revised 9-14 Date: ______
KentonCountySchool District
Primary Talent Pool
Form A
Teacher Recommendation(Screening Measure #2)
Student Name: ______P1____P2____P3____P4____P5____
School: ______
I recommend the above named student for possible placement in the Primary Talent Pool for demonstration of high potential learning. Areas of observed potential include:
_____General Intellectual _____Math _____Language Arts _____Science _____Social Studies
Visual/Performing Arts: _____Visual Arts _____Dance _____Drama _____Instrumental Music
_____Vocal Music _____Leadership
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(Teacher Signature)
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Teacher Checklist (Screening Measure #3)
The teacher checklist is one component of screening students for possible inclusion in the Primary Talent Pool. Please check the characteristics that accurately describe the TYPICAL behavior of this student.
_____demonstrates evidence of an advanced vocabulary.
_____is reading (P1) ___ is reading above grade level (P2-P5) _____ record current reading level.
_____demonstrates persistence.
_____reasons/responds quickly.
_____recognizes, creates, and extends patterns and puzzles
_____enjoys problem-solving situations.
_____questions “why” frequently.
_____asks “what if” frequently.
_____displays a good sense of humor.
_____demonstrates a developed sense of fairness.
_____becomes bored easily.
_____has an unusually good memory.
_____is keenly observant of the environment/activities.
_____demonstrates talent in visual and performing arts.
_____displays leadership with class activities.
_____knows many things that have not been taught.
_____creates new ways to bridge unrelated ideas.
____/17 Please record the number of characteristics checked above.
Date______
Revised 9-14
KentonCountySchool District
Procedure for Placement in Primary Talent Pool
Student Name: ______
School: ______
Level: P1_____ P2_____ P3_____ P4_____ P5_____
Teacher: ______
704:KAR 3:285 (9) For children in the primary program, the procedure for selecting a high potential learner for participation in the primary talent pool shall include use of a minimum of three (3) recognized or acceptable assessment options to assess the degree of demonstrated gifted characteristics and behaviors.
*Step One: (One or more must be checked) Measure #1
_____ Student has score in the top 25% of the Brigance Measure. (K)
_____ Student has scored in the top 25% of the MAP Reading assessment
_____ Student has scored in the top 25% of the MAP Language Usage assessment
_____ Student has scored in the top 25% of the MAP Math assessment
_____ Student shows high potential through evidence of a Primary Portfolio.
(A collection of evidence demonstrating student performance in three or more of the following.)
Documented forms can include: writing piece, evidence of high performance in a specific academic area, copies ofawards and recognitions, primary report card, anecdotal records, special classes for high achieving or gifted students, other pieces that demonstrate high potential learning.
*Step Two:
_____Complete PTP Form A
- Teacher Recommendation - Measure #2
- Teacher Checklist of behaviors specific to gifted categories - Measure #3
*Step Three:
_____Primary Review Committee Meeting
The Primary Review Committee will assess the documentation for the identified student and
agree through consensus on placement in the Primary Talent Pool.
______The Primary Review Committee recommends placement of
(date)
______in the Primary Talent Pool.
(student’s name)
For a student in a primary program, articulated services shall be provided within the framework of primary program requirements and shall allow for continuous progress through a differentiated curriculum and flexible grouping and regrouping based on the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the student.