The position paper of the New York State School Boards Association covers concerns of identification of the gifted and talented, program development, program evaluation, teacher qualifications, community and parental involvement, and legislation. Twenty-one recommendations are made and include the following: The definition of giftedness should be consistent with the school board's goals for education of the gifted/talented; School districts should have specific, written procedures for screening, assessment, and referral that are consistent yet flexible; The State Education Department should conduct a survey of identification procedures and instruments used in the state; Combinations of mainstreamed instructional opportunities and pull-out programs should be explored; Each component of the gifted/talented program should have clearly stated objectives, with differentiated learning experiences that are consistent with the district-wide plan; Enrichment programs should include inservice training for regular classroom teachers; Teachers, administrators, and support personnel should be involved in the program evaluation development process; School districts should encourage projects that involve links with the community; Additional legislative funding should be sought for new programs or expansion of existing programs. A 29-item bibliography is provided. (DB)