As this year closes, I would like to get your feedback on the services your student(s) received this year in either with the Primary Talent Pool or with Gifted and Talented. If you are a teacher and a parent, it would be great if you could complete the survey for each role. I welcome all feedback, for that is how we can grow. Please click the link(s) that apply to you. Your student can complete his/her survey through the link in his/her google classroom or by clicking on the link.
Student Survey
Parent Survey
Educator Survey
Parents, in case you missed the Duke TiP 4th-6th Grade Talent Search, please watch the following video for information given that night.



You can sign-up to be notified about this opportunity by visiting: https://www.jkcf.org/notify-me/


Students qualify for the 4th-6th Grade Talent Search by achieving a score in the 95th percentile or higher on a qualifying exam. Enrollment provides benefits that last through the end of high school, including optional above-level testing, enrichment activities, specialized publications, and access to TIP’s educational programs.


Students qualify for the 7th Grade Talent Search by scoring at or above the 95th percentile on a grade-level standardized test. Enrollment provides benefits that last through the end of high school, including the opportunity to take the ACT or SAT, specialized publications, college prep advice, and access to educational programs.

Lesli Van Why, Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Laurie Followell, Gifted and Talented Secondary Consultant
Shelley Badgett, Program Director
Troy Benningfield, Program Director
Kim Riley, Gifted and Talented Administrative Assistant
Kentucky offers gifted education services for identified students across all grade levels. Primary students are screened and selected as high potential learners and students in grades 4-12 are formally identified for services in one or more of the following areas:
- general intellectual aptitude
- specific academic aptitude
- creative or divergent thinking
- psychosocial or leadership skills
- visual or performing arts
704 KAR 3:285. Programs for the gifted and talented.