Distinguished as one of the essential skills for the 21st century, educators of the gifted have long committed themselves to the skills of divergent thinking; however, it is time to go beyond skills and more into tactics that strengthen the core of creativity. This session focuses on pedagogy that encourages students to experiment, innovate, and explore new avenues. Such pedagogy takes students deeper into complex tasks that support rather than trivialize creativity. In addition, attention is given to the role of collaboration, diversity, idea exchange, and the ability to build on another’s achievements in the creative process.