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.
Course Descriptions
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.
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.
