In this article, the narrow, standardized criteria rural school corporations typically use to identify gifted and talented students are examined. The authors suggest that individual assessment be comprehensive and culturally specific. Particular procedures are recommended to assist in the identification of rural gifted children who are disadvantaged. Additionally, examples of appropriate curriculum intervention, specifically using the resources and talents of rural communities, are presented along with recommendations for using computer technology to link rural communities with other places and other people.
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