Online Gifted Endorsement - Assessment & Program Implementation - Course 3 (PEACH Cohort) (END21158)
Credits: 5 / Tuition: $350 / Non Middle Ga RESA Fee: $400.00 / No Show Fee: $50.00
Status: EXTENDED / Maximum Size: 15 / Current Applicants: 10
Instructor: Karen Mitcham
Date: 3/16/2021 thru 5/25/2021 Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: - Online class, (Click for Driving Directions)
Registration Deadline: 9/28/2020



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Course Description
This is the last class of the three required online courses for the Gifted Endorsement.

 

 I. Course Description 

Assessment & Program Implementation for the Gifted provides an overview of the various assessment tools used to identify the gifted learner, as well as, an overview of program models utilized to create enriching environments for gifted students. The course also prepares participants to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately to meet the needs of gifted students.

 

II. Rationale 

The responsibilities of teachers of gifted students include the identification of candidates for this program.  In order to accomplish this task, they must be able to select, administer, and interpret assessment instruments that meet the requirements specified by the standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Teachers of gifted students must also be able to use a wide variety of classroom assessments to meet the unique learning needs of their students. In addition, teachers must design, implement, and evaluate effective gifted programs.

 

III. Course Objectives and Outcomes 

This course will address the following course objectives and outcomes as aligned to the Council for Exceptional Children Standards specified by the Professional Standards Commission (505-3-.21). 

Required Text:

The selected texts are teacher handbooks. They will support not only the learning of this class, but build candidate capacity to create high quality assessments and programs for students.

Heacox, D., & Cash, R. M. (2020). Differentiation for Gifted Learners (DGL) Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit. 
 
Coil, C. & Merrit, D. (2011). Solving the Assessment Puzzle. Pieces of Learning.  

Coil, Carolyn, 2009. Teaching Tools for the 21st Century. Pieces of Learning. Marion, IL.  
Click here to purchase:   https://piecesoflearning.com/product/teaching-tools-for-the-21st-century-revised-and-expanded-edition/   
 
Susan Winebrenner, M.S. with Dina Brulles, Ph.D.  Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom - Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use (Updated 4th Edition)

Delisle. J. & Lewis. B. (2003). The Survival Guide for Teachers of the Gifted Kids.  (provided in course)

Class Notes

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Warner Robins, GA  31088

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