Program planning should involve staff members from many disciplines. The entire school environment should emanate a positive attitude regarding the program. The program is an integral part of the school and can add to the learning atmosphere within the building. Gifted and talented children have special characteristics that require different strategies. Teachers need to be aware both of the needs and of the various options available for meeting these needs.
Flexibility is a key ingredient for the success of any program.
Students' needs and interests vary and both the teacher and program should be able to accommodate individual differences. Identification and program activities should be sensitive to the needs of diverse populations of gifted and talented children. Culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged students should be actively recruited.