The Gifted Education Add-On Endorsement will help you to acquire the skills and expertise necessary to teach and support students with diverse learning needs. The courses are fully-online at an affordable, discounted tuition rate.
The gifted endorsement coursework is for licensed K-12 teachers in Virginia looking for a pathway into gifted education or to enhance their skills to work with gifted students in the regular classroom. With only 12 credits needed for the endorsement, and 2 courses offered each semester, this is perfect for teachers who want to continue to work full-time while completing the endorsement.
Why an Endorsement?
Completion of the Gifted Education Add-On Endorsement provides licensed teachers in Virginia the valuable VDOE endorsement credentials for their license and to build their resumes. The Gifted Education Add-On Endorsement courses through Longwood include the 3 courses required by VDOE standards as well as options for the elective requirement.
In addition to the coursework, the VDOE requirements state that in lieu of a practicum, one-year successful full-time teaching experience with gifted students in a public or an accredited nonpublic school may be accepted, provided the teacher is assigned to a mentor holding a valid license with an endorsement in gifted education.
Format:
- 12 credits
- Three semesters
- Under $3,500 total tuition (in-state), excluding textbooks
The endorsement courses will help you gain:
- Knowledge of gifted learner traits and characteristics
- Strategies for implementing gifted instruction in the regular classroom
- Assessment strategies targeted for gifted students
- Instructional differentiation for gifted students
- Knowledge of social and emotional development of gifted learners
- Advocacy and support for gifted students and their families
