The concern of this report is differentiated staffing. Background, historical precedents, and early models of this concept are explored, and a theory base is found in the concepts of a functional division of labor (specialized teaching talent) and the classical definition of promotion based on merit. Projects in differentiated staffing at Florida…

Two different approaches to identifying creative potential in writers were compared: (1) A cognitive-factor approach and (2) a personality approach. The objective is to determine whether the cognitive or personality tests are better able to distinguish between more creative and less creative writers. A review of the literature was conducted.…

The purpose of this study was to do a follow-up of some of the graduates of the honors program at Indiana University, to explore their current activities and career involvements, and to obtain an assessment of the honors program that is mediated by intervening experience and a sense of perspective of the students' college years. Results of the…

The reading teacher's role in instructing talented and gifted children is explained in this paper. Goals of instruction are to provide a foundation for learning by structuring materials from which children can build, establishing conditions which foster divergent thinking, providing a setting where creativity is allowed to flourish, allowing…

Presented is the guide for gifted and talented programs in Arizona public schools. Included in the first section are definitions of such terms as "gifted", an outline of procedures of the local district to obtain state approval of a proposed program, an application form for program approval, and an outline of a suggested program…

New York City's Economic Development Council, a nonprofit organization providing management skills to improve city government, hires retired business executives as consultants to city agencies. The article discusses retiree value on return to management positions and gives retirees' opinions. (MF)

Programs for the gifted in New Jersey, Nebraska, Illinois, and Texas are described briefly. (GC)

The author states that vocational education has something to offer all students, including the gifted and talented. He notes possible vocational curriculum approaches for these students and presents 16 methods and techniques for special experiences within a regular program or in special programs. (MF)

This study was an examination of the affective regard of preservice teachers toward gifted children. Results indicate that the preservice teachers with specific training related to the gifted have a moderately positive affective regard of those children. (Author)

Intended for teachers of the gifted, talented, and/or creative child, the article stresses the importance of death education for young children. (SBH)

Though black artists now enjoy more public visibility than before, their position in society is still less than one of full equality and acceptance. (GC)

By knowing the indicators, parents can spot special talents in their youngsters and, by taking a few simple steps, can start the process of bringing these gifts to flower. (Editor)

Suggestions for meeting the special needs of gifted students are presented. (RW)

The authors explain why workers with gifted and talented students need training in career education. (SBH)

Intended for inservice trainers of teachers of the gifted and talented, the Instructional Management Systems approach is noted to provide a model to assist trainers in the design, development, and dissemination of information about teaching strategies and instructional materials. (SBH)