Author: John Rios

Gifted Endorsement Cohort
Now Enrolling!

Metro RESA offers a PSC approved Gifted In-Field Endorsement program designed to train Candidates to identify and teach gifted students from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. This program ensures that its graduates have in-depth knowledge of teaching the gifted and talented students.
Program candidates will complete 200 hours of coursework and applied field experiences offered within 4 courses . The courses are taught in a 100% Online format (mix of synchronous and asynchronous sessions).
Admission to the Metro RESA Gifted Endorsement Program requires the following:
Candidates must have at least one year of successful teaching experience.
Candidates must hold an Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional Georgia Teaching Certificate. Candidates who currently hold an Induction certificate must complete the requirements required to convert their certificate as outlined by the GaPSC.
Candidates must be recommended for participation in the program by their employing principal.
Course fee is $350 per course . Payment for each course is due prior to the first session of the course. Required textbook: The Strategic Teacher
COURSE 1-Characteristics of the Gifted Learner
June 15—July 15, 2021 Tuesday and Thursdays from 2pm-6pm
**Courses 2-4 will only meet once per week on Thursdays during the school year
Interested and qualified candidates may apply at: (copy and paste the link in your browser)
https://forms.gle/gQi3Wtx2CtxD8yaG7
For questions, please contact Sherry Wiedman: at sherry.wiedman@mresa.org
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