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Wicomico County
Board of Education Primary Talent Development (PTD)
Nurturing and Challenging all Children K-2

Overview

PTD is a collection of K-2 science-based curriculum modules which contain instructional guidelines and strategies for open-ended, problem solving learning experiences that are designed to challenge all students.  The PTD curriculum is available in all Wicomico County primary level, elementary schools.  The program and materials originated in the Baltimore County Public School System and is implemented across the state.

PTD Modules

Kindergarten

  • Astounding Attributes
  • Questioning Quest, K

Grade 1

  • Questioning Quest, 1
  • Flourish Little Pig
  • Wiggly Worms

Grade 2

  • Branch Out With Trees
  • Environmental Explorations

Goals of PTD

  • Provides instructional experiences that allow all children K-2 to demonstrate advanced learning characteristics.
  • Provides enrichment to traditionally underserved populations.
  • Collects data to build student profiles, guide instructional decisions, and recognize students who may be in need of accelerated/enrichment services.
  • Provides primary teachers with strategies to implement performance based instruction that extends and enriches grade level curriculum. 

PTD Targeted Behaviors

Natural learning behaviors are nurtured and challenged.  Teachers observe and document targeted behaviors to guide instructional decisions and develop children’s strengths, interests, and abilities.

Targeted behaviors include:  

  • Perceptive:  Is keenly observant of the environment
  • Inquisitive:  Takes advantage of opportunities to learn
  • Communicative:  Exchanges ideas with others
  • Creative:  Uses imaginative and critical thinking
  • Resourceful:  Learns through experiences and acts effectively
  • Leadership:  Shows leadership ability to direct others economically and effectively
  • Persistence:  Demonstrates diligence and determination

Outcomes

Teachers document experiences in the PTD Behavioral Checklist which becomes a part of each student’s cumulative record.  This will serve as a data source for G/T and Magnet referral review personnel.