Essentials of gifted assessment provides a succinct, easy-to-understand overview of what we know and dont know about assessment of giftedness in children. the author, a noted authority on giftedness, discusses what it means to be gifted, various dimensions of giftedness, and traditional and non-traditional approaches to assessing children for giftedness. in addition, he answers questions most frequently asked by parents and educators and offers specific, evidence-based strategies to promote the talent of high-ability students. For those new to the field and seasoned practitioners, this is an invaluable resource for identifying, assessing, and serving students of uncommon ability or potential who frequently need special educational programs or resources not always available in the regular classroom.