The document discusses gifted children and advocacy. It defines gifted children as those who demonstrate high achievement in intellectual, creative, artistic or leadership abilities that require specialized services beyond typical schooling. Joe Renzulli's three-ring model of giftedness includes above-average general and specific abilities, creativity, and task commitment. Gifted children may excel academically or in visual-spatial talents like art, music, drama or sports. The document also discusses gifted underachievers, effective classroom strategies, myths and challenges faced by gifted learners.