This study found differences in attitudes of administrators, gifted program teachers, and regular program teachers about the gifted education program in their buildings, with regular program teachers' attitudes least favorable. The finding of a strong correlation between favorable. The finding of a strong correlation between regular program teachers' knowledge about specific aspects of the program and their attitudes toward the attitudes and on organizational research.
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