In these lean financial times, more schools are turning toward using cluster grouping models to serve their gifted students. However, justifying success in the model requires that educators monitor critical elements. This session describes methods for monitoring and documenting progress made when implementing a cluster grouping model. The presenter will demonstrate how schools can evaluate program efficacy by documenting: student population identified and served, academic achievement of all students, teacher training and evaluation, and student placements in the model. Learn to use the data to effectively plan teacher training, student identification, and student placements.