Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners provides a theoretical research-based framework and practical ideas for writing implementing and adapting curriculum for gifted learners in a standards-based era. Readers are first introduced to various curriculum theories the Integrated Curriculum Model curriculum reform and a process for curriculum design and development culminating in examples of key curriculum products. Specific core subject areas and non-core subject areas (including thinking skills creativity leadership and the arts) are addressed with practical examples and connections to standards with adaptations for gifted learners. At-risk populations connections to technology interdisciplinary approaches assessment options and instructional and classroom management strategies are also emphasized and discussed in detail.