Twelve disadvantaged behavior problem youth were interviewed, observed, and evaluated in a case study approach to determine whether their abilities could be termed gifted and talented. Among measures used were the Renzulli Rating Scale, school records, teacher evaluations, parent interviews, peer evaluation, and observations of psychomotor and…

The definition, administration, and implementation of a program based on the Gifted and Talented Screening Scale (GTSS) are presented. It is explained that the GTSS is a series of 25 single sentence questions for use by teachers in screening for gifted and talented (G/T) students. The administration of the scale is detailed as well as the research…

Instructions are given for providing input into an information system on professional materials developed as a reference base to be used by those interested in the Talent Development Project of the Murray State University Teacher Corps. Included are instructions for labeling materials to be put into the system, instructions for filling out index…

Designed by 20 gifted and talented adolescents, the book focuses on ways the gifted student can assume responsibility for his own education. Discussed in Chapter I on being gifted are problems of peer rejection, teacher influences, social values, and age disparities, as well as ways of dealing successfully with these difficulties. Chapter II…

The third of three reports on Project SEARCH (Search for Exceptional Abilities Reachable among Children with Handicaps) contains 28 lesson plans designed to develop the creative/productive thinking processes in handicapped children. It is explained that the activities are the products of cooperation between professional artists and special…

Presented are papers by keynote speakers and workshop session leaders from a 1977 conference on Creativity and the Gifted/Talented Child. Following a copy of the conference program are entries with the following titles and authors: "Creative Potential and Educational Experience--A Rationale for Creative Education Programs" (S. Parnes);…

The document provides a collection of curriculum ideas and suggestions for teaching gifted and talented students, with emphasis on self-directed learning and differentiation of the curriculum. Section I outlines steps for developinq a self-directed learning environment and includes resource materials lists and sample evaluation sheets. Among…

This report presents abstracts of studies in progress and of research completed from 1957 through 1969. Included in the former are studies of merit scholars, talented Negro students, and participants in the national talent search. Completed studies are grouped under these major headings: characteristics of able students, progress of scholars, the…

Presented is an overview of the gifted and talented students' program funded in Michigan by the State Aid Act (Section 47) and involving 12 elementary and secondary level pilot projects. An introduction includes a history of and general information about the Michigan program for gifted and talented students. Provided are brief descriptions of each…

Presented is the first year evaluation of the National State Leadership Training Institute for the gifted and talented (N/S-LTI-G/T). Sections provide information on the background and purpose of the LTI and the report, the general evaluation plan (including research design and integrated analysis plan of the LTI), planning and early operational…

Presented is a guide providing a step by step procedure and time line for planning and conducting inservice workshops for teachers of the gifted and talented. Considered are long range planning for an inservice training program, preparing materials for use in workshops, planning for individual workshops, conducting the workshop, materials used in…

Summarized is a study to determine the degree to which Michigan vocational teachers and administrators use or plan to use local advisory committees for planning, equipping, staffing, and reviewing local programs, and their degree of commitment to the concept. Researchers conclude that improvement is needed in all areas of concern. (AJ)

Described is the Professional Career Exploration Program (PCEP) which provides minority and/or disadvantaged students, identified as gifted and talented, with activities to help expand their range of possible occupational careers in the future. (BD)

Describes honors Marine and Aquatic Science courses for the high school academic student. Emphasis is on goal setting, individualized learning, and contractual education. The Learning Activity Packages (LA Ps) used by the students are explained. (MA)

The article highlights major findings of a national survey of current policies, resources, and services for the education of gifted and talented children. (SBH)