Some participants in gifted program ISD require only minimal awareness level participation, while others will need to begin at an awareness stage and progress to higher levels of understanding. When pertinent stages of entry level are specified for particular target groups, appropriate inservice and staff development involvement is more likely to occur. Seven stages of staff development are described, with entry and continuation levels designated for target groups involved in gifted programs.
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