Gifted Endorsement Blended On-line

Course Four
Participants will be provided an overview of major program models and principles that govern the development of differentiated programming and curriculum for gifted students. This is the last of four classes in the Gifted Endorsement and completion of the first three courses is required before taking this course.

The Gifted In-Field Endorsement Program is offered through four courses:
1.  Characteristics of Gifted Students

2.  Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted

3.  Assessment of Gifted Students

4.  Curriculum and Program Development for the Gifted

Teacher/Candidate Prerequisites

• Clear Renewable Georgia Teacher Certification 

• Currently employed by a Georgia School System

• A minimum of two years of successful teaching experience

• Recommendations from two administrators (Professional Learning Director/Coordinator and your building principal)
• Proficiency with technology
• Mastery of GPS or appropriate QCC

Each course is 50 hours. Attendance at all face-to-face meetings is required.
THIS IS A COMBINATION ONLINE AND FACE TO FACE COURSE

Textbook

Davis and Rimm. (2004). Education of the Gifted or Talented. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. (5th Edition) OR
Davis and Rimm. (2011). Education of the Gifted and Talented. Boston:  Allyn and Bacon. (6th Edition)  

Tentative Face to Face Sessions
April 15, 2019
May 13, 20189

Participant should complete the online registration for all four classes and the application for the endorsement program.  This application should be submitted with two(2) letters fo reference to Oconee REAA no later than July 27, 2018.

Participants will need to provide their own textbooks.

Gifted Endorsement Application Process 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE YOU REGISTER.

Substitute Training has a different registration and cancellation policy.

Registration Policy
Registration for courses must be received prior to the registration deadline. Your registration status will remain pending until we have received approval from your system Professional Learning Coordinator and registration fee. The registration fee must be submitted immediately. 

If you choose PERSONAL PAY as your payment method, you must submit a money order or cashier's check to pay for this class prior to the first day of class.

Oconee RESA 
206 South Main Street
Tennille, GA 31089

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation for any course must be received prior to the registration deadline. Registration fees are refundable only if cancellation is received before the registration deadline. Withdrawals/Cancellations received after the registration deadline will not be accepted and fees will not be refundable.