What are the components of a comprehensive, cohesive identification system that allows all students to demonstrate their diverse characteristics and behaviors? This session begins by exploring the issues related to identification and how educators might establish challenging learning environments so that students may express their gifts and talents. This introduction will be followed by a review of alternative and traditional assessment procedures that are non-biased and technically adequate. The session concludes by sharing ways of organizing and interpreting assessment information. Participants will have opportunities to discuss various identification procedures and examine case study information.