This practical resource presents the best ideas and practices in the field of gifted education. From planning a sound gifted and talented program to the evaluation of a program, this leading text explores contemporary program models, problems of minority, disabled, and female gifted students. Chapters on creativity and teaching thinking skills-two concepts central to gifted education-help the reader understand creative students, creative processes, and how to foster high levels of creative thinking (Chs. 10 & 11). ";(Education of the Gifted and Talented, 4/e) is current and accurate. Couldn't ask for a better text."; Michael F. Shaughnessy, Eastern New Mexico University ";The authors have mastered the fine art (of) writing in an interesting and intellectually challenging manner: no small feat...I love this book!"; Amy P. Dietrich, The University of Memphis ";The comprehensiveness of the coverage for an introductory text is a major strength."; Sally M. Reis, University of Connecticut