Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:

• • Add the gifted education endorsement to their license.
  • Understand the characteristics of gifted students.
  • Understand the integration of gifted education and general education.
  • Use diagnostic and prescriptive assessment approaches to identify gifted students.
  • Apply theories and principles to appropriately differentiate the curriculum to accommodate the learning aptitudes of gifted students.
  • Understand the principles of differentiated curriculum for effective program planning and evaluation.
  • Understand the contemporary issues and research in gifted education.
  • Proficiency in grammar, usage, and mechanics and their integration into all forms of communication.
  • Proficiency in pedagogy to incorporate writing as an instructional assessment tool.

Instruction Method:

• • Online

Prerequisites:

• • Must hold an active teaching license in the state of Virginia.
  • Prior completion of a bachelor’s degree.