For Teachers
DEFINITION OF GIFTEDNESS
The current definition of gifted students, which is located in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is:
Students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.
From: https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-gifted-education
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK THAT ONE OF YOUR STUDENTS IS GIFTED?
Gifted students receive special services, and therefore, the identification of gifted and talented students follows a specific protocol. If you believe that a student in your class is gifted, please talk to the school resources specialist or the school administration. You can also find helpful information about the gifted referral and identification process in the Gifted Referral and Identification for Gifted Populations guide below.
WILL THE PROGRAM BENEFIT YOUR STUDENTS?
To find out about the nature of the Gifted Program at our school, please refer to the Gifted Education Program brochure below.
GIFTED CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS
6A-4.01791 Specialization Requirements for the Gifted Endorsement 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
(b) Curriculum and instructional strategies for teaching gifted students
(c) Guidance and counseling of gifted students
(d) Educating special populations of gifted students
(e) Theory and development of creativity