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This paper presents results from the first round of data collection for the Learning Outcomes Project at the University of Virginia, an ongoing, longitudinal investigation of over 1,100 elementary school children receiving different types of gifted services or regular classrooms. This initial report compares 5 types of services for gifted: within regular classrooms; through pull-out resource rooms; ability grouping in separate classes; special schools; no program offerings. Gifted students are also compared with two groups of students in regular classrooms: classmates of gifted students and students identified as gifted in schools without available gifted programs. Overall results indicate that students selected for all types of gifted services were well above grade level in academic achievement. There were significant differences in the achievement levels, self-concepts, and teacher ratings of students selected for different types of gifted services. These results have implications for both researchers and educators in comparing the effectiveness of different types of gifted service delivery options.

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