Gifted Endorsement Requirements
Routes to the Gifted Endorsement
DOE/State Approved District Gifted Endorsement Plan
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher and certification in another appropriate academic class subject coverage
Competencies completed in 5 areas
Nature and Needs of Gift Students
Curriculum and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students
Guidance and Counseling of Gifted Students
Educating Special Populations of Gifted Students
Theory and Development of Creativity
Must apply to FLDOE to add to current Educator's Certificate
NOTE: Paid courses will only be offered to those individuals required to meet Out-of-Field requirements or teachers needing specific coursework for current teaching assignment
Participants interested in Gifted coursework, must notify Chrystal Grundy by email for course enrollment. Courses not completed within the 12 week timeline will be subject to a reimbursement fee of $195.00 per course (amount subject to change). Participant must provide the Certification Office (Brianna McCartney) a copy of the course certificate upon course completion to receive credit
It is the responsibility of the qualifying educator to contact the Human Resources Certification Office, upon completion of all Gifted endorsement requirements, to add the Gifted coverage to their certificate. It is advisable to maintain a running record of completed Gifted courses AND to contact the HR Certification Office to ensure course work is not duplicated.