Seminole County Public Schools Add-on Endorsement Program

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

Seminole County Public Schools/Gifted Endorsement

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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


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



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:


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.

http://www.nagc.org/ProgrammingStandards.aspx


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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


GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The participant will demonstrate knowledge of guidance and counseling needs of gifted students.


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:


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:


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.








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FOLLOW-UP:







6. Adoption of a school wide plan for discipline as a positive instructional process.



successful.


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EDUCATIONAL PROCEDURES AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

FOR THE GIFTED

COMPONENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 2105900


GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The participant will demonstrate ability to develop curricular appropriate for gifted children.


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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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:


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.





Participants and instructors will assess the degree to which specifics objectives have been


FOLLOW-UP:








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


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.


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:


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:


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.







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7. Sample lesson plans


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EDUCATION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED STUDENTS COMPONENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 2100909


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.


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.



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:


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.








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APPENDIX E

INSERVICE PROGRAM


FOR GIFTED EDUCATION K-12

CERTICATE COVERAGE

VERIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL


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INSERVICE 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

Documents

Seminole County Public Schools Add-on Endorsement Program