The following article describes a program that was designed to identify gifted and talented Hispanic and Native American children in the visual arts in two rural schools. The multidimensional identification procedures as well as the needs of each community are presented. The overall outcomes are discussed emphasizing the positive effects that were observed in the participating students.
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