Enhancing and Expanding Gifted Programs

This comprehensive guidebook offers an innovative, field-tested approach to programming for gifted and talent development.

It will be a valuable resource for creating new programs or for expanding and enhancing existing programs.

The Levels of Service (LoS) approach to programming is a research-supported, practical model that can be applied in any school or school district.

LoS is a comprehensive, contemporary, flexible approach to gifted education program development.

The book offers educators thorough and practical support for the "how" and "why" issues of effective programming, with a focus on providing appropriate and challenging opportunities for students.

This how-to manual for building an effective program deals with four practical levels of gifted education services.

The authors explain each level, offer real-world examples and specific suggestions for programming, and describe many additional resources.

The book provides strategies for planning, implementation, and evaluation.