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Gifted & Talented

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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

Tequesta Trace Middle School (TTMS) Gifted Program

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

Teachers and Resources

Support Facilitators
Meet our ESE Support Facilitators:
  • Ms. Ancieta oversees 6th grade 
  • Ms. V McDonald oversees 7th grade 
  • Ms. Dattoli oversees 8th grade 

Their job is to ensure that our mainstream ESE students experience success in and out of the classroom. They work closely with students, teachers, parents, and other support personnel to implement goals, update and monitor accommodations for optimal learning, and provide an overall support system for our students. Together, they demonstrate that teamwork absolutely makes "the dream work"!

Contact them through our School Staff Directory.