Gifted and the General Education Teacher II

​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 second 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