This 3-part guide is intended to help local school personnel serve their gifted students through participation in the Duke University (North Carolina) Talent Identification Program (TIP). Part I lists a timetable of activities during fall and spring which focus on the TIP application process and achievement testing. Part II describes a variety of programming options being used in schools which participate in the TIP talent search. These include curricular options (e.g., honors classes, independent study, advanced placement courses, part-time college enrollment, grade acceleration) and extracurricular options such as school-sponsored academic competitions, summer programs, mentorships, and counseling services. A final section lists sources of information on educating academically talented students, including organizations, books, articles, and journals. (JW)