The booklet contains descriptions of educational programs in the area of gifted and talented, technology, and special interests which have been validated as successful by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel of the U.S. Department of Education. Programs are listed alphabetically and also provided are an index of programs by category and an index of programs by grade levels (for which validation exists). Provided for most programs are the title, the intended audience, a descriptive abstract, training requirements, costs, services, contact person, address, and phone number. Programs deal with such areas as the following: arithmetic, behavior problems, calculator use, career education, competency based education, computer literacy, computer managed instruction, conflict resolution, critical thinking, daily living skills, gaming/simulation, individualized instruction, learning disabilities, mastery learning, money management, parent involvement, problem solving, reading, religious traditions, self-protection, staff development, tutoring, volunteers, work experience programs, and writing (composition). (DB)