Gifted & Talented Endorsement Program

Gain an understanding of the unique needs of gifted and talented students.

Through the courses offered in this program, you can enhance your knowledge and expertise regarding gifted and talented students’ characteristics, emotional and social needs, appropriate academic curriculum, and differentiation strategies.

Endorsement Requirements:

1. Credits and Courses: Three credits in each core area and five elective credits (total - 20 credits)
   • Foundations of Gifted and Talented Education – 3 credits
   • Curriculum Adaptation for Gifted and Talented Students – 3 credits
   • Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Learners – 3 credits
   • Creativity and Critical Thinking – 3 credits
   • Capstone – 3 credits
   • Electives – associated with gifted and talented education – 5 credits
2. Praxis: 7028 Gifted and Talented K-12
3. Institutional Recommendation