Many students that come from poverty or who are English Language Learners are identified as gifted based on non-verbal scores. Unfortunately, a big gap exists between non-verbal ability and verbal ability, which cause these students to struggle in advanced programs. The goal of this workshop is to share practical strategies that can help the gifted student master the skill set necessary for verbal development and conceptual understanding by using critical-thinking skills and creativity. A strong focus is given to Kaplan’s framework of layering the curriculum and the essential use of depth and complexity across the disciplines.