Participation in the TPSP will help districts evaluate and improve their gifted student services in all areas, including identification, professional development, curriculum and instruction, and student and program assessment.
Program Impacts as Indicated by a Study of Pilot Districts
- As a result of participation in the TPSP, services for gifted/talented
students are appropriately challenging and include options in the four
core academic areas, as well as enrichment subjects.
- The study showed that students from schools that had participated in
the TPSP for three years were significantly more likely to enroll in
advanced courses in grade 10 than students from non-participating
schools.
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The TPSP is an effective strategy for promoting rigor and relevance
for all students.
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Participation in the TPSP results in improvements in school or
district G/T services, especially in the areas of teacher professional
growth, teacher comfort with G/T students, teacher ability to
differentiate curriculum for G/T students, and sophistication of
products and/or performances developed by G/T students.
- Parents demonstrate a high level of support for the program.
- Participation in the TPSP challenges students’ oral communication
skills, understanding of inquiry and research processes, and ability to
analyze and synthesize. Students also show improvement and increased
confidence in content knowledge and skills.
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Students appreciate the opportunity to pursue their passions and their
intellectual curiosity. They are proud of their accomplishments.
