Essay 14: Equity in K-12 Talent Development: Promising Practices

This essay explores equity-focused strategies for identifying and serving gifted students, especially those from historically underrepresented populations. It outlines promising practices in talent development, including culturally responsive teaching, local norms, and flexible grouping models. Gifted education leaders and advocates will find actionable steps to embed gifted services into broader district initiatives and create inclusive, sustainable programming for gifted and talented students.