Parents and teachers share common goals in nurturing a gifted childs social and academic growth, however, the expectations often fail to be communicated. This panel of teachers and parents with many years experience will share what they expect from those interacting with their students. Parents have a right to expect caring competent teachers who are trained in serving the gifted. Teachers can expect that parents allow students to take responsibility for their tasks at school and at home. How can expectations be effectively communicated? This session will provide specific guidelines in communicating these expectations to close the parent/teacher chasm.