The mission of education for Ohio's gifted students is to prepare them to be contributing members of society by providing appropriate programs and services designed to develop and maximize their unique abilities and enhance personal growth. To assist school districts with implementation of this mission, this strategic planning report recommends five goals and corresponding strategies for goal achievement. Goals include: (1) to provide leadership through the Ohio Department of Education in the development of appropriate educational programs for all gifted students; (2) to improve the identification of all gifted students; (3) to collaborate with regular education personnel in the provision of appropriate educational programs and services for all gifted students; (4) to increase opportunities for family, school, and community involvement in the education of all gifted students; and (5) to evaluate gifted program effectiveness through gifted education student outcomes. The report also includes a glossary of terms and a time line for implementation of the strategic plan. (JDD)