Joseph Renzulli is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut, where he also has served as the director of the Renzulli Center For Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development. Deborah E. Burns, Ph.D., earned her B.S. from Michigan State University, her M.S. degree from Ashland (OH) University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. In September 2018, Deb celebrated 45 years of delightful and diverse experiences within the education community.

This book offers guidance to help teachers differentiate content and instruction for all students in the regular classroom while allowing for enrichment and acceleration activities for gifted and talented students. ,Gifted Child Today, 7/1/17

• INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 An Overview of Curriculum Compacting Chapter 2 How to Compact Curriculum for Students Chapter 3 Replacement Activities for Students to Pursuein Time Saved by Curriculum Compacting Chapter 4 Enrichment, Acceleration, and Grouping Strategies That Enhance Curriculum Compacting Chapter 5 Compacting Challenges and Research-Based Strategies to Address These Issues Chapter 6 Successful Compacting Case Studies Chapter 7 Assessment Strategies for Measuring Content Mastery and Students’ Interests Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Compacting REFERENCES APPENDIX A: TOTAL TALENT PORTFOLIO APPENDIX B: INTEREST-A-LYZERS ABOUT THE AUTHORS