The Annemarie Roeper Method of Qualitative Assessment (QA) establishes an extremely rich set of procedures for revealing students' strengths as well as opportunities for the development of bright young people. This article explores the ways in which the QA process serves as a sterling example of a holistic, authentic system for recognizing aspirations, talents, and opportunities for student development while also providing a model for in-depth, mind-shifting professional development of educators. It also describes the QA process in detail so others can gain an understanding of its dynamics and consider its use in their own attempts to establish stronger child-centered interventions wth the gifted and talented.