All teachers should: 

1. Understand the issues in definitions, theories, and identification of gifted and talented students, including those from diverse backgrounds.

 2. Recognize the learning differences, developmental milestones, and cognitive/affective characteristics of gifted and talented students, including those from diverse backgrounds, and identify their related academic and social-emotional needs. 

3. Understand, plan, and implement a range of evidence-based strategies to: 

• Assess gifted and talented students. 

• Differentiate instruction, content, and assignments for them (including the use of higher order critical and creative-thinking skills). 

• Nominate them for advanced programs or acceleration as needed. 

*Taken from the NAGC Website*