These conference proceedings consider the unique needs of gifted and talented individuals, focusing on state-of-the-art knowledge regarding school reform initiatives, cooperative learning, creative achievement, social-emotional development, differentiated curriculum, charter schools, and parenting issues. Summaries are provided of the following presentations: "Fostering Creative Achievement: What Sort of Environment?" (Jock Abra); "Activities for Gifted Students That Enhance Math Understanding" (Cynthia Ballheim); "Narrative Knowledge of Talented Children" (Lynn Davis); "Narrative Development of Average and Exceptional Writers" (Randy Genereux); "'Talk' among a Community of Learners" (Anne Green); "The Charter School: Is It a Plan?" (Don Green); "Activities and Materials Teachers Can Use with Bright Students and Their Peers in the Regular Classroom" (Lannie Kanevsky); "Perfectionism and Giftedness: Examining the Connection" (Michael C. Pyryt); "Physiological Reactivity Levels of Normative, Gifted, and Gifted Students with Behaviour Problems: A Stress Test Simulation" (Dianna Shaffer); "Hip Geeks: A Study of the Emerging Identities of Gifted Young People" (Cheryl Simser and Janice A. Leroux); and "Provisions for Gifted Students in Regular Classrooms" (Carolyn Yewchuk). (Some presentations contain references). (SW)