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

  1. Teacher Recommendation - Measure #2
  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.