Gifted/talented Parent meeting Lemm Elementary October 4, 2016

Agenda: Video to introduce TPSP in Texas Defining TPSP Roles of student, parent, and teacher TPSP Implementation Calendar Support during the project Professional Development Duke Tip

http://www.texaspsp.org/index.php

What is TPSP? The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) provides a series of TEKS-based performance tasks and assessments for gifted/talented (G/T) students in grades K-12.  Project: The TPSP is an in-depth, independent research project in a field of the student’s choosing. Throughout the school year, the student works with a reference teacher and a mentor to ensure successful implementation. Students might work on their projects during any class and it will replace objectives/skills the student has already mastered.

Roles of Parent and Student Help your child make a quality decision on a topic of study and a possible mentor Check in with him or her frequently to see how the project is going and if extra encouragement may be needed to meet interim due dates Help your child with time management in relation to the project. Student- Chose a mentor Chose a topic that, when answered, explains how this idea affects our community in some way. Explore with research and document sources Prepare a presentation (with product) to share your findings

Roles of Teacher Teacher- responsible for guiding the student through the project Periodic progress checks and help with time management Integrate TPSP into the existing programs and TEKS Help student stay focused on the following assessment domains: Content Knowledge and Skills, Analysis and Synthesis, Multiple Perspectives, Research, Communication, Presentation of Learning

TPSP Implementation September-Explore with an Open Mind – Identifying interests, Narrow down choices, Developing questions and sources of information October – Building a Foundation – Brainstorming research questions with a hypothesis, practice note taking strategies, create a timeline of activities November/December – Developing a Plan of Action – Research Proposal (5 parts), and editing of proposal January/February– Gathering Data – research and cite sources March/April – Organize, Analyze, and Synthesize Data May-Share Findings – Campus GT showcase and District GT Showcase

Student support The educator responsible for guiding them through the project is their teacher. A person with content expertise in their area of study and who works closely with them on the project will be a mentor. Other educators, such as counselors, library/media specialists, campus administrators, and district and regional gifted/talented coordinators, can help them locate resources and provide additional support as needed.

Parent Communication Letter

Extended Enrichment Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) Grades 4th -6th Enrollment begins Oct. 1st At http://tip.duke.edu/ Lone Star College - Discovery College Enrollment begins in March Ages 6-16 At http://www.lonestar.edu/discovery- college.htm http://www.txgifted.org/k-12-program- listing Duke TIP 4th-6th How to enroll? Log onto Duke TIP’s website http://www.tip.duke.edu/node/244 Create an online application Duke TIP 7th Identify eligible students using recent qualifying test scores and notify families. 95th percentile in an accepted grade-level standardized achievement test, aptitude test, ability test, or approved state criterion- referenced test. Families will need to enroll students. Can be done online or with paper application. There is a cost of $75. Students will have the opportunity to be exposed to SAT/ACT testing at an early age in order to better prepare them for college level testing. Learning Opportunities: Exceptional performance on the ACT or SAT will qualify some students for Duke TIP’s Summer Studies Programs which consists of a three week intensive session on a college campus or an eStudies course which offers challenging coursework without ever leaving home. There is also an opportunity for the students to participate in Scholar Weekends at local campuses.