In response to the estimate that 15-20 percent of the school-age population in Wisconsin can be classified as gifted and talented, this document suggests approaches educators can take to identify these students and to design programs to meet their special needs. An introductory section offers an overview of gifted and talented programming options under the general categories of individualized, special, and regular class provisions. Section 2 discusses identification procedures, presents a chart of available test instruments and their recommended use, touches on identification of gifted/talented disadvantaged students, and offers a sample peer and self-nomination form, as well as a sample parent inventory. Broad aspects of appropriate teaching methods for the intellectually gifted are discussed in section 3. Section 4 focuses on programming options for the academically able, including continuous progress, curriculum and instructional strategies modifications, acceleration, and enrichment. The final two sections deal with programming for highly creative and/or artistic students, and programming for individuals exhibiting leadership qualities. A selected bibliography concludes the document. (JW)