At the North Carolina State Conference on the Gifted and Talented teachers and administrators explored new ideas, materials, and teaching techniques. Outlined are presentations on the following topics: a demonstration encouraging creative thinking; teaching the gifted using the theories of B. Bloom and D. Krathwohl; typical daily learning styles and techniques for the classroom; a lesson plan to encourage imagination through art; encounter-simulation activities; learning centers, individualized instruction, and learning activity packages; teaching values and decision-making techniques; and scientific and mathematical elaboration in the classroom. Focused on are a speech on trends in gifted education and a workshop on J. P. Guilford's Structure of Intellect (SI) model including its history and use; application to seven individual profiles; and its use in the development of instructional materials. Also included are appendixes detailing the SI model, illustrations, charts, and tables. (SB)