The proceedings of the 26th annual convention held in 1979 of the National Association for Gifted Children are excerpted. Presentations are summarized in terms of intended audience, approximate duration, and content. Names and addresses of presenters are provided. Sample topics include identification of gifted and talented students, differentiated…

This proceedings focuses on "state-of-the-art" knowledge regarding social-emotional development, parenting issues, achievement issues, accelerative practices, individualized program planning, Alberta Education policies, educational technology, Dabrowski's Theory of Positive Disintegration, and other issues as they related to the unique…