The handbook for parents of children in the mentally gifted minor program of Oceanside, California, explains the district plan, selection of students, classroom activities, and the parent role. Also noted are program purposes, program organization, instructional materials, special interests of pupils, special activities parents can provide,…

Guidelines and about 160 references that may assist local New York State school districts develop programs for the gifted cover the following seven program components: planning, the district's philosophy and definition of gifted, identification, programming (curricula and instruction), teacher selection and education, promoting awareness of gifted…

Provided are guidelines for the development of individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped, gifted, and talented children, designed to comply with the proposed Pennsylvania Special Education Standards. Chapters cover the following topics: instructional components of the IEP (including determination of present educational levels,…