ABSTRACT
Mathematically talented students can be identified at a young age, and their parents are often the first to recognize their talents. Parents play a critical role in advocating for appropriate challenges for their children. In Rosie's state, Individualized Education Programs for gifted students are required by regulation, but there is no enforcement behind the regulations. The student is appropriately challenged and educators have input into the decision-making process. The administration and teaching staff are supportive, and they are thrilled to have Billy and students like him attend their school. Elizabeth was one of the most able students in her school's pull-out program, which consisted of an hour of enrichment per week. Zach is a doctoral student in physics and likely on the path to an academic career where he will continue doing what he does as part of his doctoral program: reading papers, consulting with colleagues, working calculations and thinking about physical models, drafting papers and presentations, and attending presentations.
