The need for coherent gifted programs calls for a curriculum policy that considers flexibility, differentiation, and articulation issues in plan ning and implementation. Support structures such as grouping and teacher education also must be considered. As the use of state stan dards and assessments intensifies, it is crucial that gifted programs at the secondary level use these approaches as the base for building a rich and complex set of options for gifted learners.
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