The article addresses programing approaches for secondary gifted students used throughout the country. Goals, identification, and programing options are discussed, including types of acceleration, enrichment, special classes, on campus offerings outside the school day, off-campus options, and special schools. (CL)

The paper examines state policies relevant to current alternative educational environments in each state's continuum of services for handicapped children. The analysis resulted from a review of information about program models in state special education regulations and state annual program plans. State descriptions of available program models fit…