All courses in this series are offered 100% online. Click on the course title to view a sample syllabus. 

• EEND 602 Survey of Gifted Education (3)

• EEND 654 Encouraging Student Creativity and Critical Thinking (3)

• EEND 657 Identification & Assessment of Gifted and Talented (3)

• EEND 658 Gifted and Talented Practicum (3)

• EEND 718 Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students (3)

• EEND 719 Social Emotional Development for Gifted and Talented Students (3)

• Educators interested in adding the Gifted Education endorsement to a valid PEL are encouraged to visit their local ROE or the ISBE website for current requirements.

• Candidates may not need to take all courses offered.

SUMMER 2026 SEMESTER

EEND 654 Encouraging Student Creativity and Critical Thinking (3)

May 18 - July 10, 2026 | online course

EEND 719 Social Emotional Development for Gifted and Talented Students (3)

June 8 - August 3, 2026 | online course

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Courses will close one week prior to scheduled course start - sooner if the course reaches capacity.