Alternative Certification · Endorsements
Gifted In-Field Education Endorsement
The Gifted In-Field Education Endorsement adds a specialized field to a Georgia teaching certificate you already hold. First District RESA runs it for educators across Southeast and Coastal Georgia.
Enrolling now. The next cohort starts Jan 11, 2027.
- Length
- 28 weeks
- Cost
- $825 member districts$1,100 non-member
- Next start
- Jan 11, 2027Runs to Aug 1, 2027
Before you apply
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) requires that educators pursuing the gifted endorsement be actively employed in a classroom setting and have access to teaching students, as this is necessary to complete the required video-based teaching demonstrations.
Coursework
What you’ll study
Course 1
Foundations of Gifted Education
Introduces the foundational theories, characteristics, and needs of gifted learners, including ethical and legal frameworks that guide gifted education.
Course 2
Learning Environments and Curriculum Design
Focuses on developing culturally responsive environments and designing differentiated curriculum for gifted learners.
Course 3
Assessment and Instructional Strategies for Gifted Learners
Explores equitable identification methods and evidence-based instructional practices to support advanced learners.
Course 4
Collaboration, Leadership, and Professional Practice
Prepares educators to serve as leaders and advocates in gifted education through collaboration and mentorship.