Part of Prufrock Press' Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education, Developing Leadership Potential in Gifted Students offers practical advice for helping gifted students develop their leadership potential.

Suzanne M. Bean is a Project Manager at the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University. Prior to her work at MSU she worked for 35 years as a teacher, faculty member, and leader in education, working in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, non-profit community agencies, and businesses across Mississippi.

Frances A. Karnes is professor of curriculum, instruction, and special education at The University of Southern Mississippi. She is widely known for her teaching, research, publications, innovative program developments, and service activities in gifted education and leadership training.

Series Preface Introduction to Leadership Development Definitions of Leadership Theories of Leadership Changing Generations and Paradigms Trends in Leadership Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Giftedness and Leadership Screening and Identification Instruments Instructional Programs and Materials for Leadership Incorporating Leadership Into the Curriculum for Gifted Students Summary Resources References About the Author