Course

PL-PL-ESE - Nature and Needs of Gifted Students (Gifted Endorsement): 2025-2026 (Instructional) (Instructional Staff) Nature and Needs of Gifted Students (Gifted Endorsement): 2/2 - 4/10 (Self-Paced) @ Canvas

Feb 2, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
60 credits

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Full course description

Description

The purpose of this component is to provide participants with an overview of the evolution of gifted
education on the national, state, and local level. Major events affecting gifted education are
described as well as major policies and procedures governing the delivery of gifted education.
Cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics common to individuals who are gifted are identified
along with strategies that can be used to meet the academic needs of different categories of
students who are gifted.

Delivery
Self-Paced Canvas
Stipend
$0.00
Credits
60.0
Location
Self-Paced
Building
Online - Canvas
Room
Online - Canvas
Start Date and Time
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
End Date and Time
April 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Last Day to Enroll
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Notes
Welcome to Nature and Needs of Gifted Students! This self-paced course is organized into modules with readings, videos, and application-based assignments. To successfully complete the course and earn 60 in-service points (which count toward the Florida Gifted Endorsement), you must complete all required assignments and activities. While you may progress at your own pace, please ensure that all work is submitted by the final deadline of the session. We are excited to support you as you gain strategies to enrich and enhance instruction for gifted learners!

The purpose of this component is to provide participants with an overview of the evolution of gifted education on the national, state, and local level. Major events affecting gifted education are described as well as major policies and procedures governing the delivery of gifted education. Cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics common to individuals who are gifted are identified along with strategies that can be used to meet the academic needs of different categories of students who are gifted.
This course is designed to be equivalent in rigor to a graduate-level course offered at a Florida college. Upon successful completion, you will earn 60 in-service credits—equal to the 3 college credits you would receive if you were enrolled in a course on a college campus. I will be evaluating your work at a graduate-course standard. Because these courses are certified by the State of Florida, the quality of instruction and the level of work submitted must consistently reflect that standard in order to maintain state certification.