Faculty and staff from LSU's College of Education, gifted educators, and administration from the East Baton Rouge School System, will conduct a panel discussion and answer questions about their pre-service teacher preparation program as it relates to gifted education. Topics include preparation, placement, supervision, and monitoring of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year field experience and student-teachers in gifted classrooms. Certified, self-contained gifted teachers will discuss self-contained programs and GT curriculum and activities, as well as their roles as leaders and mentors for pre-service teachers. The principal from a gifted site will share her perspective as a public school administrator.