Every parent wants their child to succeed in school but we know that sometimes it can be a challenge to parent a gifted child. Finding the appropriate activities, resources and materials to keep them interested can be time-consuming. Gifted children need to be appropriately challenged so that they are engaged in their learning and continuously making progress.

Learn about BCPS Gifted & Talented Programs

TTMS Uses A Gifted/High Achievers Enrichment Model:

• Content with more depth and breadth
• Discussions and activities will include more complexity or abstract thought than the general classes
• The curriculum will follow the same instructional focus calendars and benchmarks as advanced classes but will go deeper or delve into related topics during discussions
• Activities may be more open-ended and student-driven
• Example-different rubrics, vocabulary and expectations

Gifted Educational Plan (EP)

• Describes individual child and sets broad overarching goals for a two-year plan
• Measurable goals for Academic Areas including Research, Writing, Technology, Creativity, Leadership ect.
• Will address a need with Social of Independent Functioning Levels as needed
• Quarterly reports on general progress with a report card