Administrative attitudes are the beliefs held by school administrators that greatly influence every decision that is made within a school. Administrative attitudes provide the vehicle for finding the framework for formulating a clear vision of successful schools. In addition, they also help to create a paradigm for how administrators view effective teaching; student success; and the significance of providing a supportive, productive, and nurturing learning environment for all members of the school community. Administrative attitudes determine whether or not creativity and talents are cultivated and giftedness appreciated; thus, they have great relevance with respect to addressing the needs of gifted and talented and creative students and teachers. When one thinks of administrative attitudes, one usually thinks of how the attitude of the school administrator impacts ...