Toward improving identification of talent potential among minority and disadvantaged students∗

Abstract

The under‐inclusion of economically disadvantaged and children of minority cultures in programs for the gifted is well documented. Suggestions are made for the elements of anew paradigm for identifying talent potential in underserved populations. In coming to grips with more effective approaches to the identification and development of talents among minority and disadvantaged gifted, educators will better understand how to improve identification of talent potential among all learners.