1. GTPO MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2014 5:30

2. INTRODUCTIONS JoAnn Keenan-Principal Justin Pluckhahn-Assistant Principal over GT Darcy Miller-School Counselor Jodi Cole-GT Liaison for Theiss Chris Winkler-Advanced Academics Specialist

3. PARENT COMMUNICATION LETTERS These will go home with report cards every 9 weeks. The letter is intended to inform you of the ways your child received differentiation each 9 weeks. Should you have any questions throughout the 9 weeks, please contact your student’s teacher.

5. TPSP (TEXAS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PROJECT) http://www.texaspsp.org/http://www.texaspsp.org/ (TPSP homepage) http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter089/ch089a.html http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter089/ch089a.html (state law for GT student services) http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciadvac.home http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciadvac.home (homepage) http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciadvac.tpsp http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciadvac.tpsp (Klein site for TPSP)

6. TPSP TIMELINE October – Complete exploration of TPSP task choices & commit to one. Begin research proposals. November – Research (lessons on note-taking strategies, paraphrasing, plagiarism avoidance, etc.) Complete research proposals December – Research – looking for primary & varied resources January – Research with a focus on both qualitative and quantitative research February –Begin putting data together & work on visual representation of research findings. March - Explore innovative ideas that spring from the research. Some may begin product development. April – Product development May – Finish products, rehearse presentations, TPSP Showcase!

7. DUKE TIP Duke University’s Talent Identification Program -All GT students in grades 4-6 automatically qualify. Enrollment is going on now and continues throughout the year. Please see www.tip.duke.edu for more information and registration.www.tip.duke.edu Our school code is 813662-BA

8. Q & A Please feel free to contact any of us with questions or concerns.