Gifted and the General Education Teacher I

Topic: Special Education/Gifted
Instructor: Cathy Fischer
Method: Online (PDS)
Sponsor: Online AU Professional Learning Services
Center Offered: ONLINE PROF DEV

Course Description:

The Gifted Operating Standards for the State of Ohio have been revised to recognize the importance of supporting professional development for general education classroom teachers. The requirements for earning a "Teaching the Gifted" certificate include coursework in the nature and needs as well as in curriculum and instruction of and for gifted students. This 2 hour graduate professional development course is the first in a series of two required for general education teachers to count as serving gifted students. 

Course Notes: 

This course fulfills the High Quality Professional Development requirements in the Ohio Operating Standards for Identification and Service of Students Who Are Gifted (Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15). If you are considering taking this or any other courses advertised as Gifted Professional Development, you should contact your gifted coordinator or administrator prior to registration to verify approval of the courses toward the Professional Development requirements for your district. For more information, see the Ohio Operating Standards at: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Gifted-Education/Rules-Regulations-and-Policies-for-Gifted-Educatio

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Within 24 hours of registering for a PD course, you'll be able to access your student account using Self-Service Ashland. There, you'll find printable financial statements and grade reports, plus a link for requesting transcripts, once your grades have posted. Instructions for establishing or resetting your login can be found HERE

**USE YOUR SELF SERVICE LOGIN TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE IN BLACKBOARD

Course Documents:
Tuition: $430
Timespan of Course:
September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
Contact E-mail: fischercathy17@gmail.com

Meeting Times

  • Location of Meeting: 
    Blackboard

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Course Number: EDU 6120 B3
Academic Term: 26/GW
Academic Level: GW
Semester Hours: 2
Subject: EDU