Texas Performance Standards Project www.texaspsp.org There is a direct link to the TEA webpage for the TPSP. Klein ISD Office of Advanced Academics 1

Starting with the end in mind Young Minds Creating Knowledge Klein ISD Gifted Showcase Click on the Klein ISD showcase link which will take you to the Klein ISD Facebook page. Once on the Facebook page, go to Photos, scroll down, and look for Klein ISD Gifted and Talented Showcase http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p7-r7eUx_4 2

What is it? The TPSP is a classroom learning experience in which you will have the opportunity to explore, through research, one of your areas of interest in depth. If you are interested in science, you will conduct studies much as a laboratory scientist would do. If you would like to be a published poet, you might like to focus on taking a poem from conception to publication. The key word here is “classroom” experience. Through differentiation strategies, students will be able to buy back time and replace

Benefits Student appreciates the opportunity to relay their passions and intellectual curiosities to an outside panel of professionals and others in the community Student investigates the relationship between personal interests and future opportunities. Student becomes aware of the concept of sophisticated products and performances connected to their interests. Putting ideas into action. 5

Support Reference Teacher 4 Core Subject Area Teachers Librarian Campus Administrators Professional Mentors from outside of school District Advanced Academics Specialist 4 Core Subject Area Teachers

To Think About . . . How can you use this task to make a difference in your community? 2. How can you apply the task to a real-world situation? How will this task have a personal impact on you? To Think About . . . 7

Product & Communication Sept.—Oct. Phase I: Learning Experiences TPSP Timeline Mar.—Apr. Product & Communication Sept.—Oct. Phase I: Learning Experiences Jan.—Feb. Phase II: Independent Research Nov.—Dec. Guided Research May Campus & District Showcase 8

Personality Traits Needed for Successful Completion Perseverance Creative problem solving skills Risk-taking

Where to Start? 1. Take home the letter to parents 2. Show parents the presentation 3. Review the synopsis of available tasks: Grades K-5; Grades 6-8; Exit Level 4. Complete an interest inventory called “List What You Love” 5. Discuss ideas with your parents 6. Return the signed Student Profile and Participation Agreement to the homeroom teacher Please note that the wording on the Student Profile and Participation Agreement states that parents are “aware” of the requirements. 10

Keys to Success Create a calendar and stick to it. Stay organized (GT WIKI coming soon!) 11