“I Always Knew I Was Smart. What Took Y’all So Long?” These words were spoken 20 years ago by 10-year-old Troy, a subject in the NRC/GT’s groundbreaking research on multiple-criteria identification of gifted children from underrepresented groups. What did we learn from Troy and the other students in that study? How have findings from that early study and the ongoing work of educators across the country shaped best practices in identification of children from diverse backgrounds? Come learn the answers to these questions and explore ways you can use the NAGC Standards on assessment and programming to recognize and develop students’ gifts and talents.