Identifying and serving culturally and linguistically diverse gifted students

This position statement paper proposes a multidimensional paradigm shift from a deficit- to a strength-focused perspective to meet the needs of CLD students in gifted education. Recommendations and best practices focus on (1) developing culturally sensitive identification protocols; (2) ensuring early and continuous access to high-rigor curricula; (3) providing essential support for CLD gifted students; (4) establishing home, school, and community connections; and (5) focusing research on equity issues.