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Seminole County Public Schools
Add-on Endorsement Program for Gifted Education
2013-2018
Prepared by
DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER
400 EAST LAKE MARY BOULEVARD
SANFORD, FLORIDA 32773
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PROGRAM TITLE ………………………………………………………………………………… 2
II. PROGRAM RATIONALE AND PURPOSE ………………………………………………………. 2
III. PROGRAM CONTENT/CURRICULUM …………………………………………………………. 2
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DELIVERY ……………………………………………………3
V. COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………………… 4
VI. PROGRAM EVALUATION ……………………………………………………………………….. 5
VII. MANAGEMENT ……………………………………………………………………………………..6
VIII. SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL …………………………………………………………….……... 7
APPENDIX A: 6A-4.01791 Specialization Requirements
for the Gifted Endorsement--Academic Class Beginning July 1, 1992 ………………………………… 8
APPENDIX B: COURSE TITLE AND COMPONENT ………………………………………………... 10
APPENDIX C: VERIFICATION OF CREDIT …………………………………………………………. 12
APPENDIX D: ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM --GIFTED EDUCATION K-12
COMPONENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
APPENDIX E: K-12 CERTICATE COVERAGE
VERIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL …………………………………………………. 30
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I. PROGRAM TITLE
Add-On Endorsement Program for Gifted Education K-12
II. PROGRAM RATIONALE AND PURPOSE
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) has a critical need for qualified K-12 teachers of gifted
education. Due to a natural attrition of teachers (transfer to another school, retirement, or exit from
profession), our goal is to develop and maintain a pool of qualified and fully certified teachers of the
gifted to meet the needs of our students and to better enable our students for success in the 21st
Century. In addition, as a result of change in our instructional delivery model, each elementary school
has a need for a full-time certified teacher of the gifted.
Professional educators predict that this need will intensify as opportunities in other areas of education
become increasingly more attractive to teachers who currently teach gifted students. We are
responding to this critical need by offering an Add-On Endorsement Program for Gifted Education K-
12 through the Department of Teaching and Learning. This program is designed to provide necessary
training in content and methods to endorse teachers in the area of gifted education. It will also prepare
a teacher to add a certification to his/her teaching certificate without having to take college courses.
The purpose of the district’s Add-On Endorsement Program for Gifted Education K-12 is to make
available to practicing educators those courses that will provide them the essential skills and
competencies to teach gifted K-12 content. The courses will cover content including identifying the
needs and characteristics of students who are gifted, and understanding of the historical, state and
national trends, policies and guidelines. Successful completion of the courses will ensure
implementation of appropriate instructional curriculum and differentiation strategies to facilitate
educational intervention and support for this diverse population.
III. PROGRAM CONTENT/CURRICULUM
A. Competencies/Specialization Studies
The competencies for the Add-On Endorsement Program for Gifted Education K-12 are those
specified in State Board Rule 6A-4.01791 “Specialized Requirements for the Gifted
Endorsement–Academic Class.” See Appendix A.
B. Professional Education Studies/Nationally Recognized Guidelines
Recommendations made by State Board Rule 6A-4.01791 Specialization Requirements for the
Gifted Endorsement Academic Classes require five (5) courses for completion. Included in
these courses are competencies identified by national experts in the field of gifted education
and in the NAGC-CEC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted Education as best practices for
gifted students.
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IV. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DELIVERY
A. Instructional Strands
The program requires completion of five courses based on the current Florida Department of
Education Administrative Rule 6A-4.01791. These courses have been developed to ensure that
teachers meet the competencies required for teaching in Florida's gifted programs, and to
support quality training on a statewide basis.
The following courses are required:
Instructional Strands (Major Topics Included)
Nature and Needs
of Gifted Students
Guidance and
Counseling for the
Gifted
Educational
Procedures and
Curriculum
Development
for the Gifted
Theory and
Development of
Creativity for
the Gifted
Education of
Special
Populations of
Gifted Students
1. Student
Characteristics
2. Cognitive, Social,
and Emotional
Needs
3. History
4. Current Research
5. Identification and
Placement
1. Motivation
2. Self-Image
3. Intra and
Interpersonal
skills
4. Career Options
5. Emotional and
Social Needs for
Gifted Students
6. Communication
Strategies for
Teachers
1. Modification
of Curriculum
Content
2. Instructional
Process
3. Student
Products
4. Learning
Environment
1. Theory
2.Development
and
Implementation
3. Elements of
Creativity
4. Assessment of
Creative
Outcomes
1. Student
Characteristics
2. Programmatic
Adaptations
3. Minorities
4. Underachievers
5. Handicapped
6. Economically
Disadvantaged
7. Highly Gifted
B. Training Components
Complete listing of courses, which satisfy the requirements of this program are included in
Appendix D.
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C. Matrix
Competency Number SCPS
Component
Number
Specific
Objective
Number
Method of
Competency Demonstration
(6A-4.01791
Appendix A)
2a 2100920
2101915
1-33
2, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16
Component Test
Portfolio Entries
2b 2105900 1-14 Component Test
Portfolio Entries
2c 2100909
2101915
14, 20
1-44
Component Test
Portfolio Entries
Successful Completion of Group
Activities
2d 2100909
2101915
1-20
2, 8, 17
Component Test
Portfolio Entries
2e 2100908
2100909
2100920
1-34
15
3, 9
Performance Observation
Portfolio Entries
Component Test
Portfolio Entries
D. Instructors
Instructors for this component will have a strong knowledge base of gifted education and the
appropriate services, curriculum, and delivery for gifted students commensurate with the current
research and accepted practices. At minimum, these instructors will hold a bachelor's or higher
degree in education with a gifted endorsement and will have taught gifted students for a minimum
of three years or at the college level. The completion of the endorsement in gifted by instructors
will enable the instructor to effectively teach content addressed in each component.
V. COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Individuals seeking certification in gifted education must earn a total of 300 in-service points
(equivalent to 15 semester hours of college credit) by successfully completing the prescribed set of
in-service components included in this program. Individuals must demonstrate mastery of all
program competencies as outlined in each component. Candidates for endorsement in gifted
education must complete the five components listed below:
(1) Nature and Needs of Gifted Students
(2) Guidance and Counseling for the Gifted
(3) Curriculum Development for the Gifted
(4) Theory and Development of Creativity for the Gifted
(5) Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students
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Successfully completed college course work may be transferred into this program. Courses to be
transferred must each be equivalent to a minimum of 60 in-service points (3 semester hours) and
must match the content provided in one of the component areas listed in the Program Requirements
section of this document. The Human Resources Certification Department and/or Department of
Teaching and Learning will review college transcripts and transfer of credit requests to assess the
appropriateness of each transfer into the K-12 Gifted Add-On Endorsement Program.
Successful completion of 300 hours/in-service points, as indicated by district in-service records, shall
constitute program completion. The district’s Director of Teaching and Learning will submit
documentation to the district's Human Resources Department as verification of the participant's
application to add the area of gifted to the Florida Educator's Certificate.
VI. PROGRAM EVALUATION
A. Effectiveness of the Program
Participants in this program report through surveys that preparedness to teach overall gifted
students was excellent. Program participants have secured or desire to hold gifted positions
within the district and through teacher annual assessments have proven to be competent in all
areas of gifted education.
During the time period beginning July, 2008, and continuing through May, 2013, the following
data have been gathered associated with implementing the district's in-service training program
enabling individuals to add the gifted endorsement to a Florida Educator's Certificate. The Gifted
Add-On Endorsement Program consists of training delivered through five components. The
number of individuals completing training identified in these components is shown below.
B. COMPONENT Number of Successful
Participants
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students 220
Guidance and Counseling for the Gifted 184
Educational Procedures and Curriculum Development for the Gifted 213
Theory and Development of Creativity for the Gifted 184
Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students 131
During the time period of July, 2008 through May, 2013 there were 932 successful completions of
training in the five components provided through this program.
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C. Participation Feedback
Individuals completing components of the K-12 Gifted Add-On Endorsement Education
Program are required to submit an evaluation instrument when they finish each training
session. Individuals completing these courses report the degree to which the training has
accomplished the objectives established for that course, including concepts/strategies learned,
classroom applications to increase student achievement, and reflections.
D. Management, Operation, and Delivery of the Program
Participants report that the convenience of obtaining courses within the district has enabled them
to add the K-12 Gifted Endorsement Program to their Florida Teaching Certificate without
traveling long distances to colleges and universities. Specific operations of the program have
been followed as indicated in this document and have proven to be effective in ease and
operation of the endorsement process.
VII. MANAGEMENT
The Director of Teaching and Learning and Program Administrator of Gifted Education will be
responsible for the management of the K-12 Gifted Add-On Endorsement Education Program.
A. Candidate Application and Admission
Teachers currently holding a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or Professional Educator's
Certificate based on a bachelor's or higher degree are eligible for this program. An applicant
who is allowed to enter the program based on a temporary certificate must meet the
requirements for a professional certificate prior to the district's verification of completion of the
program.
B. Advisement
The Director of Teaching and Learning, the Program Administrator for Gifted Education and
school- level administrators will serve in this capacity when appropriate.
C. Attendance
Candidates must participate in each in-service component for the appropriate time required (60
hours) to receive the total in-service credit awarded by the component.
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D. Transfer and Utilization of Credit (College and In-service).
Credit will be given in college courses equivalent to certification requirements as outlined by the
Florida Department of Education. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide transcripts
when college credit is requested as part of this program. The Human Resources Certification
Department and/or Department of Teaching and Learning will review the transcripts provided
and verify that the courses completed are equivalent to those offered through the in-service
component. If in-service training for the certification requirements is completed outside of
Seminole County, a review of the organization’s in-service component providing the credit in
gifted will be conducted by the Department of Teaching and Learning.
E. Certification of Completion
“Verification of Credits" Form 115 must be completed before completion of the course. See
Appendix C.
VIII. SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
See Appendix E.
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APPENDIX A
6A-4.01791 SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GIFTED ENDORSEMENT
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6A-4.01791 Specialization Requirements for the Gifted Endorsement--Academic Class Beginning July 1, 1992.
(1) A bachelor's or higher degree with certification in an academic class coverage, and
(2) Fifteen (15) semester hours in gifted education to include three (3) semester hours in each area
specified below:
(a) Nature and needs of gifted students to include student characteristics; cognitive, social, and
emotional needs; and history and current research;
(b) Curriculum and instructional strategies for teaching gifted students to include modification
of curriculum content, instructional process, student products, and learning environment;
(c) Guidance and counseling of gifted students to include motivation, self-image, interpersonal
skills, and career options for gifted students;
(d) Educating special populations of gifted students such as minorities, underachievers,
handicapped, economically disadvantaged, and highly gifted to include student
characteristics and programmatic adaptations; and
(e) Theory and development of creativity to include elements of creativity such as fluency,
flexibility, originality, and elaboration.
(3) This rule shall take effect July 1, 1992.
Specific Authority 229.053(1), 231.15(1), 231.17(1) FS. Law Implemented 229.053, 231.145,
231.15, 231.17 FS. History - New 7-1-92.
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APPENDIX B GIFTED
EDUCATION K-12
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
COURSE TITLE AND COMPONENT
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GIFTED EDUCATION K-12
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
COURSE TITLE AND COMPONENT
Course Title SCPS Component Number
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students
2100920
Guidance and Counseling for the Gifted
2101915
Educational Procedures and Curriculum
Development for the Gifted
2105900
Theory and Development of Creativity
for the Gifted
2100908
Education of Special Populations of
Gifted Students
2100909
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APPENDIX C
ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
GIFTED EDUCATION K-12
VERIFICATION OF CREDIT
Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Educator Certification
Room 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street District Number Communication Number
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
59 C T 1 1 5
Applicant’s Personal Information
Social Security Number First Name
Middle Name Last Name
District Verification
for
Completion of an Approved Add-On
Program or Approved Inservice
Component Core
DOE #:
This is to verify that the above named individual has successfully completed a
Florida approved district add-on certification program in accordance with Rule
6A-4.003(6)(c), FAC., for (subject) .
This is to verify that the above named individual has successfully completed the
prescribed core components of a Florida approved district master inservice plan
in accordance with Rule 6A-4.003(6)(c), FAC., for (subject) .
Signature: (District Superintendent)
District: SEMINOLE Date:
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APPENDIX D
ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
GIFTED EDUCATION K-12
NATURE AND NEEDS OF GIFTED STUDENTS
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING FOR THE GIFTED
EDUCATIONAL PROCEDURES AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE GIFTED
THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY FOR THE GIFTED EDUCATION OF
SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED STUDENTS
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NATURE AND NEEDS OF GIFTED STUDENTS COMPONENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 2100920
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS: 60
GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
The participant will demonstrate knowledge of the nature and needs of the gifted.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
The participant will be able to:
1. Identify and describe cognitive and affective behaviors, which lead to referrals to screening
and testing for giftedness.
2. Identify characteristics of giftedness and discuss the needs and problems associated with
these characteristics.
3. Identify the role that creative thinking/process/products play in the identification of
giftedness.
4. Demonstrate awareness of how factors such as family dynamics, culture, integration of self
and education influence the development of giftedness.
5. Develop an awareness of existence of special populations.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of normal and advanced (typical and atypical) child development.
7. Illustrate the relationship between high academic achievement and giftedness.
8. Demonstrate understanding of the difference between potential vs. performance as it relates
to giftedness.
9. Compare and contrast the theories of intelligence that pertain to gifted education.
10. Identify the incidence of identified gifted students at the local, state, and national levels.
11. Discuss how the prevalence of gifted students varies based on various definitions of
giftedness in terms of culture, socio-economic level, location, and other factors.
12. Identify emerging national and state trends in the identification of students who may be
gifted.
13. Describe traditional/alternative assessment instruments/techniques used to screen and
identify students who are gifted.
14. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these instruments/techniques.
15. Explain the referral and identification process in your district.
16. Consider the roles of students, parents, and school personnel.
17. Define the criteria for gifted eligibility and placement.
18. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of labeling gifted students.
19. Discuss the relationship between gifted programming and identification criteria.
20. Describe how gifted services differ from general education services with regard to
curriculum, instruction, assessment, conceptual orientation, grouping and environment.
21. Describe different types of service delivery models for gifted programs.
22. Describe the relationship of the level of need to placement in a continuum of services.
23. Describe how gifted education is organized at the state and local levels.
24. Identify the social and emotional needs of gifted students and discuss their implications in
determining services.
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25. Discuss the positive and negative perceptions of various stakeholders regarding gifted
education and compare to the perspectives presented in the federal report, “National
Excellence: A Case for Developing America’s Talent.”
26. Describe the characteristics of an effective teacher of gifted students.
27. Demonstrate knowledge of the changing nature of state and national definitions of gifted.
28. Identify the laws that directly impact gifted students and programs in Florida, including the
relationship between ESE and gifted programs.
29. Demonstrate understanding of major historical and contemporary trends that influence gifted
education.
30. Identify and interpret current research findings and recommendations that impact gifted
education, i.e. NAGC Program Standards http://www.nagc.org/ProgrammingStandards.aspx
31. Exhibit an understanding of the procedural safeguards for students who are gifted.
32. Discuss the role of the parent, teacher, and student in the advocacy process.
33. Discuss the need for and benefits of parent involvement in the delivery of gifted program
services. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES:
The participant will:
1. Discuss characteristics of gifted children and concomitant problems.
2. Examine the Gifted Program section of Seminole County's Special Programs and Procedures
for Exceptional Student Education.
3. Discuss the historical development of programs for the gifted and identify key individuals
and their contributions.
4. Brainstorm and discuss characteristics of teachers of the gifted. Arrange in rank order
according to importance.
5. Read and write a brief summary of two (2) articles in a journal pertaining to: a) a current
issued in gifted education and b) a report of current research findings about giftedness.
6. Review and discuss relevant evaluation instruments.
7. Develop an IEP/EP for a gifted student.
EVALUATION:
The participant will:
1. Successfully complete a written test demonstrating knowledge of:
a. The characteristics and needs of gifted children and concomitant problems.
b. The Seminole County procedure for identification of gifted children.
c. The rights of gifted students in the State of Florida.
d. The history of gifted program development
e. Key individuals in gifted education and their contributions
f. The characteristics, skills, and behaviors needed to teach the gifted.
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EVALUATION: continued
2. Submit two (2) written summaries of articles in a journal on:
a) a current issue in gifted education and
b) a report of current research findings about giftedness.
3. Submit three (3) acceptable Individual Education Plans/Educational Plans based on given
case studies.
4. Develop and present a biographical sketch of a gifted individual, identifying needs, historical
definitions and educational interventions.
The evaluation of the participant's accomplishment of each of the component activity's specific
objectives shall be accomplished by utilizing pre and post-testing or other validated measures to
determine that the participant has successfully demonstrated increased competency on 80% of
the specific objectives.
Participants and instructors will assess the degree to which specific objectives have been
addressed by the component activities.
FOLLOW-UP:
Follow-up Strategies and Evaluation:
1. Implementation checklist of appropriate intervention.
2. Samples of student data/intervention progress.
3. Peer coaching through observation and feedback.
4. Videotapes of appropriate application of a strategy.
5. Self-assessment, including reflection journals.
6. Adoption of a school-wide plan for discipline as a positive instructional process.
7. Sample lesson plans.
8. Meet in cluster groups (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12) to discuss curriculum strategies that were
successful.
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING FOR THE GIFTED COMPONENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 2101915
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS: 60
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The participant will demonstrate knowledge of guidance and counseling needs of gifted students.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
The participant will be able to:
1. Identify common attitudes, biases, and pre-conceived expectations held about gifted
children by teachers, parents, age-related peers, and throughout American society.
2. Discuss the many ways these attitudes affect the everyday lives of gifted children and
impact educational services available to them.
3. Identify several current definitions of giftedness. Note the impact each definition has in a
school situation, at home, and in society at large.
4. Attain a developmental understanding of gifted individuals across the life span from
infancy to adulthood incorporating a holistic perspective (namely: intellectual, physical,
social, spiritual/moral, and social).
5. Describe how the interaction between the environment and innate capabilities affects
productivity throughout life.
6. Understand the inner experience of gifted children.
7. Become familiar with Dabrowski’s Theory of Positive Disintegration and the importance
of Developmental Potential and Overexcitabilities in understanding the gifted.
8. Become cognizant of personality variables that affect the social and emotional well-being
of gifted children.
9. Understand strengths and vulnerabilities of a gifted individual that originate from within
the self.
10. Understand vulnerabilities that are due to another’s reaction to giftedness.
11. Understand vulnerabilities that are due to a specific circumstance.
12. Realize, by definition, a person who has an I.Q. four or more standard deviations above
the norm will have greater difficulty finding peers and will be misunderstood by others.
13. Recognize that a person with an I.Q. four or more standard deviations above the norm is as
holistically different from the norm, as a person with an I.Q. four or more standard
deviations below the norm is holistically different from the norm.
14. Understand that any grouping of traits for profoundly gifted individuals is merely for
convenience of presentation.
15. Describe the different social and emotional needs of gifted students from special
populations. Include gender, ethnicity and culture, socioeconomic status, twice
exceptional, and underachieving students.
16. Realize the need for additional or different assessment tools to identify special population
students.
17. Learn how to recognize, understand, and support gifted children with multiple differences.
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18. Identify risk factors and resiliency as related to gifted students.
19. Enumerate what you can do as a teacher to help students at risk.
20. List symptoms in children and adults of addiction and physical or sexual abuse.
21. Understand two categories of acceleration—grade based or subject based—and list 18
acceleration possibilities that respond to gifted students’ academic needs and support their
social and emotional well-being.
22. Be aware of myths, fears and expectations of teachers and administrators that hold back
students and the research that responds to these concerns.
23. Understand the need for supportive services for gifted individuals due to the complexity
and sensitivity of their nature.
24. Recognize that a counselor, therapist, or psychologist must be educated in the gifted field
so not to misdiagnosis common characteristics of gifted individuals as pathology.
25. Realize counseling provides empathy and partnership in times of need.
26. Identify activities and resources to assist K-12 students who are gifted in planning for
further education, career, or life choices.
27. Recognize that guidance and career counseling support gifted individuals in decision-
making for positive life choices.
28. Learn how to help students develop social skills and inspire leadership.
29. Support gifted children’s experience of global interconnectedness and personal
responsibility to take action.
30. Realize that a primary need in life is to belong.
31. Help gifted children to appreciate that their profound sensitivity and empathy can be
channeled to help humankind.
32. Recognize that perceptivity, empathy, ethics, values, integrity, and leadership are related.
33. Acquire and refine the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for gifted learners.
34. Identify how parent, teacher, and educational advocates can positively affect gifted
services and programming.
35. Identify advocacy issues, needs, resources, educational laws, skills, and strategies.
36. Support the necessity of self-advocacy by gifted students.
37. Understand that gifted children naturally have unique needs that parents are challenged to
address daily.
38. Recognize that parents of gifted children need guidance and support to respond suitably to
additional needs and demands of their children.
39. Realize that parents of gifted children may experience isolation from other parents due to
others’ lack of understanding; societal expectations and myths; jealousy; competition; and
lack of acceptance that gifted children have special needs.
40. Understand the significance of quote from Mr. Rogers: “The best thing parents can do for
children is to listen to them.”
41. Understand distinguishing characteristics of emotional giftedness.
42. Become aware of characteristics of spiritual giftedness displayed in children.
43. Realize a person can be emotionally or spiritually gifted and not intellectually gifted, or
intellectually gifted and not emotionally or spiritually gifted.
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES:
The participant will:
1. Discuss the special counseling needs of the gifted, especially the highly gifted, minority,
female, handicapped, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed and underachieving student.
2. Discuss who should counsel the gifted and how.
3. Discuss and participate in activities that demonstrate strategies and materials used in
counseling gifted students.
4. Read and write a brief summary of an article in a journal on guiding and counseling the
gifted.
5. Develop a profile of a gifted child and state how specific counseling techniques could be
used (include methods and materials).
EVALUATION:
The participant will:
1. Develop and present a classroom Guidance Activity for use in the gifted classroom.
2. Develop a project demonstrating knowledge of:
a. The special counseling needs of the gifted and strategies to use.
b. The role of the teacher of the gifted, administrator, exceptional education staff, and
parents in counseling the gifted.
c. Special techniques to use in the areas of motivation, underachievement, self-image and
careers.
d. Teacher behaviors that facilitate positive attitudes, environments and products.
3. Submit, in writing, a parent resource brochure summarizing research and recommendations
concerning a social/emotional need of gifted students and their families.
4. Participation in class activities.
The evaluation of the participant's accomplishment of each of the component activity's specific
objectives shall be accomplished by utilizing pre and post-testing or other validated measures to
determine that the participant has successfully demonstrated increased competency on 80% of
the specific objectives.
Participants and instructors will assess the degree to which specific objectives have been
addressed by the component activities.
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FOLLOW-UP:
Follow-up Strategies and Evaluation:
1. Implementation checklist of appropriate intervention.
2. Samples of student data/intervention progress.
3. Peer coaching through observation and feedback.
4. Videotapes of appropriate application of a strategy.
5. Self-assessment, including reflection journals.
6. Adoption of a school wide plan for discipline as a positive instructional process.
7. Sample lesson plans.
8. Meet in cluster groups (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12) to discuss curriculum strategies that were
successful.
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EDUCATIONAL PROCEDURES AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE GIFTED
COMPONENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 2105900
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS: 60
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The participant will demonstrate ability to develop curricular appropriate for gifted children.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to demonstrate modifications in the content, process, product, affect,
and learning environment of classroom and curricula as they relate to gifted learners. Ultimately,
course participants will design units of instruction that are powerful, aligned, engaging,
authentic, and challenging. The topics developed in Curriculum Development for the Gifted
address various objectives. It is anticipated that, upon successful completion of this module the
participant will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to differentiate or adapt instruction to respond to the needs of the
gifted learner.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the terminology used in the development of curriculum for
the gifted.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of current state standards of the general education
curriculum and the implications for the education of gifted students.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of differentiation for gifted learners.
5. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate models for teaching gifted curriculum.
6. Develop an understanding of the issues of equity and excellence as they relate to gifted.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional strategies and the role of the teacher in
implementing these strategies.
8. Demonstrate the ability to select gifted curriculum and appropriate instructional
strategies.
9. Demonstrate the ability to develop a unit of instruction aligning curricular components,
including objectives, introduction, teaching strategies, learning activities, products,
resources, and assessments to meet the cognitive and affective needs of gifted learners.
10. Demonstrate the ability to match instructional strategies to individual needs of learners.
11. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of appropriate resources and materials for
developing curriculum and facilitating learning for students who are gifted.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of a continuum of services to support the needs and interests of
gifted students.
13. Demonstrate the ability to identify student outcomes, evaluate student progress, and
develop an appropriate Educational Plan (EP).
14. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and work in partnerships with
students, families, and school personnel in the interests of gifted students.
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES:
The participant will:
1. Develop a topical or thematic unit for use with gifted children integrating:
a. one or more teaching models
b. appropriate instructional strategies
c. activities incorporating cognitive and effective areas
d. the creative process
e. community resources
f. evaluation
g. suitable materials
2. Develop a teacher resource on classroom management strategies appropriate for gifted
students.
EVALATION:
The participant will:
1. Submit a topical or thematic unit appropriate for use with gifted children based on
established criteria.
2. Submit a teacher resource focusing on classroom management strategies appropriate for
gifted students.
The evaluation of the participant's accomplishment of each of the component activity's specific
objectives shall be accomplished by utilizing pre and post-testing or other validated measures to
determine that the participant has successfully demonstrated increased competency on 80% of
the specific objectives.
Participants and instructors will assess the degree to which specifics objectives have been
addressed by the component activities.
FOLLOW-UP:
Follow-up Strategies and Evaluation:
1. Implementation checklist of appropriate intervention.
2. Samples of student data/intervention progress.
3. Peer coaching through observation and feedback.
4. Videotapes of appropriate application of a strategy.
5. Self-assessment, including reflection journals.
6. Adoption of a school-wide plan for discipline as a positive instructional process.
7. Sample lesson plans. Meet in cluster groups (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12) to discuss
curriculum strategies that were successful.
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THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY FOR THE GIFTED COMPONENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 2100908
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS: 60
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The participant will demonstrate knowledge of theory, research, practical strategies, and
resources on creativity, with an emphasis on classroom applications and will demonstrate the
ability to work as a catalyst in being able to stimulate and develop the creative interests of
students.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Participants will perform the following:
1. Identify the role that creativity plays in personal development.
2. Describe the impact of creativity on personal growth and self-actualization.
3. Define creativity and describe the impact it has on personal growth and self-actualization.
4. Identify the elements of creativity.
5. State several definitions of creativity and compare and contrast these definitions.
6. Identify contemporary and historical examples of people who have demonstrated creativity in
various domains and cultural settings.
7. Identify myths and misunderstandings associated with creativity.
8. State several definitions of creativity and compare and contrast these definitions.
9. Identify specific personal, socio-cultural, and educational experiences that facilitate / inhibit
the development of creativity.
10. Examine and analyze the dynamics of individual creativity and collaborative creativity.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of creative thinking (e.g., fluency, flexibility,
originality, and elaboration).
12. Identify critical points in the development of human creativity from early childhood through
adulthood.
13. Identify controversies concerning the nature of creativity to understand why a universally
accepted definition of creativity has not been attained.
14. Identify cognitive and personal characteristics associated with creativity across cultures and
through time.
15. Recognize how culture, economics, environment, and time impact the expression of
creativity.
16. Understand the role of assessment of creativity and the use of tests and inventories.
17. Describe, compare, and evaluate different instruments for measuring creativity.
18. Identify ways to establish a classroom environment that fosters the development and
expression of creativity. Consider the role of emotion, physical aspects, exploration/
discovery, experimentation, unpredictability, and ambiguity.
19. Analyze the creative learning environment from 3 perspectives (personal, socio-cultural,
educational).
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20. Describe the importance, implications, and benefits of creative thinking for students in
today’s schools and society.
21. Examine organizational and managerial structures and practices that facilitate or inhibit the
development and expression of creativity.
22. Discuss the nature of innovation and the process of change relative to creative outcomes.
23. Identify examples of how creative thinking can be used to address problems in society.
24. Identify tools for generating ideas and focusing thought with overview of relevant programs.
25. Identify programs or curricula that can serve as initiatives for fostering creativity (Odyssey of
the Mind, Future Problem Solving, Invent America, Artifacts Box, mentoring).
26. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of invention and identify the steps of moving
from an idea through the patent process.
27. Using the identified characteristics of the creative individual, plan appropriate teaching
strategies and groupings that support the development and expression of creative abilities.
28. Explore and analyze the ethical issues surrounding creativity.
29. Discuss the value of creativity in an era of educational accountability.
30. Examine the role of self-assessment, including portfolio development, in the evaluation of
creative processes and products.
31. Describe characteristics and appropriate criteria used to assess creative outcomes and
products.
32. Develop plans to integrate creativity within and across the content areas focusing on process
and product.
33. Design and implement a personal plan for establishing a classroom environment to nurture
and develop creativity.
34. Create pathways/opportunities for developing individual student creativity (mentorship,
community resources, contests, clubs, special lessons/ classes, dual enrollment, distance
learning).
DESCRIPTION OFACTIVITIES:
The participant will:
1. Regularly attend and participate in all course meetings including group discussions and both
individual and group activities.
2. Read and write a brief summary of two articles in a journal focusing on creativity.
3. Read and critically review published curriculum and instructional resources.
4. Develop and present a lesson plan designed to foster the development of the elements of
creativity within content instruction.
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EVALUATION:
The participant will:
1. Successfully complete a written test demonstrating knowledge of:
a. Classroom strategies to enhance and foster creativity in gifted students.
b. The role of the teacher of the gifted, administrator and parents.
c. Teacher behaviors that facilitate creativity.
d. Key individuals in the study of creativity and their contributions.
2. Successfully complete all individual and group activities at a level of quality established by
the instructor.
3. Submit two written summaries on articles in a journal focusing on creativity.
4. Submit in writing and present a lesson plan designed to foster the development of the
elements of creativity.
5. Participate in class activities.
The evaluation of the participant's accomplishment of each of the component activity's specific
objectives shall be accomplished by utilizing pre and post-testing or other validated measures to
determine that the participant has successfully demonstrated increased competency on 80% of
the specific objectives.
Participants and instructors will assess the degree to which specific objectives have been
addressed by the component activities.
FOLLOW-UP:
Follow-up Strategies and Evaluation:
1. Implementation checklist of appropriate intervention.
2. Samples of student data/intervention progress.
3. Peer coaching through observation and feedback.
4. Videotapes of appropriate application of a strategy.
5. Self-assessment, including reflection journals.
6. Adoption of a school-wide plan for discipline as a positive instructional process.
7. Sample lesson plans
8. Meet in cluster groups (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12) to discuss curriculum strategies that were
successful.
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EDUCATION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED STUDENTS COMPONENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 2100909
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS: 60
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The participant will demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics, inherent problems, curriculum
concerns, and counseling needs, which impact the education of special populations of gifted
students.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
The participants will be able to:
1. Identify major issues, questions, and concerns related to special populations of gifted
students.
2. Identify the problems in the identification of disadvantaged gifted students, the barriers to
appropriate educational opportunities for disadvantaged students, and promising practices for
various groups of disadvantaged.
3. Identify ways that the characteristics of rural living, sparse population, poverty, non-urban
experiences, and traditional rural values relate to difficulties in identifying and in providing
for the educational needs of rural gifted students.
4. Identify the problems in identifying culturally diverse populations and the barriers to
appropriate educational opportunities faced by this group.
5. Identify concerns in designing a program evaluation model for special populations of gifted
students.
6. Identify strategies that can be used to meet the academic needs of underachieving gifted
students.
7. Identify inhibiting factors that have prevented services to young gifted and examine
innovative programs for young gifted learners.
8. Identify the unique problems of the highly gifted and the barriers inherent in the system often
halting access to an appropriate education.
9. Develop an understanding of the identification and program strategies for LEP (Limited
English Proficient) students.
10. Identify guidelines that can be used with gifted learning-disabled students in regular
classrooms and in special settings.
11. Develop awareness of the dual identification process used in identifying gifted physically
handicapped students.
12. Identify major issues, questions, and concerns related to the education of gifted females.
13. Identify best practices as to the unique concerns educating gifted males.
14. Develop an understanding of the warning signs of the at-risk gifted student and identify
strategies to meet the special needs of this population.
15. Develop an understanding of the unique needs of creatively gifted students.
16. Demonstrate a working knowledge of curriculum needs of all special populations of gifted
students.
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17. Identify outside community resources available to enhance the learning environment for
special populations of gifted students (e.g., mentors, business partnerships).
18. Demonstrate knowledge of teacher behaviors that facilitate learning for special populations
of gifted students.
19. Demonstrate knowledge of current research done in the area of identifying and serving
special populations of gifted students.
20. Identify strategies to help parents and interested others to understand the causes of
underachievement in gifted students.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES:
The participant will:
1. Regularly attend and participate in all course meetings, including group discussions, and
both individual and group activities.
2. Write a critique on three journal articles focusing on three different special populations of
gifted.
3. Write a revised curriculum plan to meet the needs of all students in a mock classroom.
4. Select a specific special population of gifted and write classroom strategies that can be
incorporated into the classroom to facilitate understanding and learning.
5. Develop a case study of a special needs gifted student including history, strategies used,
strategies recommended, and community resources that can be used to facilitate learning.
EVALUATION:
The participant will:
1. Successfully complete, a written test demonstrating knowledge of:
a. Special populations of gifted and the specific needs of each.
b. The role of the teacher in planning an appropriate educational program for these students.
c. The use of non-traditional identification techniques.
d. The use of community resources in helping special populations of gifted.
e. The role of mentors in the educational program of gifted students.
2. Successfully complete all individual and group activities at a level of quality established by
the instructor.
3. Submit three written summaries of journal articles focusing on three different special
populations of gifted.
4. Submit in writing a case study of a special needs gifted student.
5. Participate in class activities.
The evaluation of the participant's accomplishment of each of the component activity's specific
objectives shall be accomplished by utilizing pre and post-testing or other validated measures to
determine that the participant has successfully demonstrated increased competency on 80% of
the specific objectives.
Participants and instructors will assess the degree to which specific objectives have been
addressed by the component activities.
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FOLLOW-UP:
Follow-up Strategies and Evaluation:
1. Implementation checklist of appropriate intervention.
2. Samples of student data/intervention progress.
3. Peer coaching through observation and feedback.
4. Videotapes of appropriate application of a strategy.
5. Self-assessment, including reflection journals.
6. Adoption of a school-wide plan for discipline as a positive instructional process.
7. Sample lesson plans.
8. Meet in cluster groups (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12) to discuss curriculum strategies that were
successful.
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APPENDIX E
INSERVICE PROGRAM
ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
FOR GIFTED EDUCATION K-12
CERTICATE COVERAGE
VERIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
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INSERVICE PROGRAM
ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
FOR GIFTED EDUCATION K-12
CERTICATE COVERAGE
VERIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
During official session on , the School Board of Seminole
authorized the superintendent to submit for review an in-service program for
adding the Gifted Endorsement to a Florida Educators Certificate.
School Board Chairman Date
Superintendent Date