students who are gifted are capable of exceptional performance;
students who are gifted require comprehensive, specialized educational programming if they are to understand and maximize their varied abilities;
teachers of gifted students require specialized training and experience in the education of the gifted if they are to effectively guide the development of those students’ learning;
parents and guardians are vital partners in their children’s education; and members of the community at large have an important role to play in the education of students who are gifted.
