In China, talent development has been one of the key areas of attention in national focus for the development of science and technology, education, and other areas over the past three decades, and it is especially emphasized in the national outline for medium- and long-term educational reform and development. Beijing is the leading city in educational reform, especially in the area of gifted education in mainland China. Over the past 35 years, through constant exploration and research, a comprehensive gifted education system called the Beijing Model of Gifted Education and Talent Development (BMGETD) has gradually been developed. This book presents a summary of the educational practices used in, and the research done on the BMGETD over these decades. This includes several patterns for gifted education, such as acceleration in special classes, special classes without acceleration, enrichment within regular classes, and a joint program among high schools, universities, and professional academic institutions.

1 The Beijing Model of Gifted Education andTalent Development-History and Conceptual Framework2 A Conceptual Framework for Gifted Education and Talent Development-KG 12, 3 Linkup Education Model between High Schools and Universities 4 Cooperative Training Model between Schools and Scientific Research Institutions 5 Linkup Training Model between Universities and Middle Schools and Primary Schools Affiliated to Universities 6 Specialized Gifted Education Programs for Creativity Development-From Theory to Practice in Primary and Secondary Schools in Beijing