The manual is designed to help educational personnel handle day-to-day responsibilities and managment of programs for the gifted in the San Diego City schools. The first section explores program maintenance and describes services, identifies departmental sources, and offers suggestions for optimum use of services. The second and third sections suggest means of providing the programs within parameters imposed by state requirements and give examples of models available to sites and guidelines for completing each section of the written plan and evaluation forms. The fourth section covers procedures for the expenditure of site funds. The following three sections are for individual site use (headings are provided for the written plan, the budget, and site plan evaluation). The eighth section is a compilation of selected resource material. The final section contains selected bibliographies, including professional references for educators, parents, and references on the disadvantaged gifted. Also included are abstracts of selected materials on curriculum for the gifted and talented. (Author/PHR)