This collection of papers on bilingual education, presented at the previous two NABE annual conferences, focuses on special programs, gifted and talented education, special education, and innovative teaching approaches. Articles include: "Writing Instruction for Limited English Proficient Students: A Survey of Teachers' Perceptions" (Laurie R. Weaver, Yolanda N. Padron); "Curriculum Extension for the Gifted and Talented Student with Limited English Proficiency" (Judith A. Marquez, Cheryl B. Sawyer); "Developing and Using Collaborative Bilingual Special Education Teams" (Kathleen C. Harris, Ann Nevin); "A Qualitative Assessment Method for Accurately Diagnosing Bilingual Gifted Children" (Virginia Gonzalez, Patricia Bauerle, Maria Felix-Holt); "Consultation and Collaboration: English as a Second Language and Regular Classroom Teachers Working Together" (Rita van Loenen, Perry Kay Haley); "Valued Youth Program: Dropout Prevention Strategies for At-Risk Youth" (Maria Robledo Montecel, Josie D. Supik, Aureli Montemayor); "Bilingual Technology Equalizes Opportunities in Elementary Classroom" (Angela Mielke, Chencho Flores); Staff Development Specialists for Bilingual and Bicultural Education Programs: A Training Program" (Liliana Minaya-Rowe); "The Emergence of the Framework for Intervention" (Joan Wink); and "Effective Bilingual and ESL Teachers: Characteristics and the Oral Language Proficiency of Their Students" (Lilliam M. Malave). (MSE)