Have you read the children’s book “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus?” Do you find yourself driving the bus for gifted education in your district, but you realize you might not have all the tools and information you need? Stop driving around with no route plan! This session is for those of you with leadership positions in your school or district looking for what you need to know about myths and realities of giftedness to be an effective leader, how to evaluate your current gifted program, and what tools are currently available for teachers of gifted students. You will leave this session with a “toolbox” of resources to help you understand the unique needs of gifted learners and plan your next steps.