Spadoni College of Education Gifted and Talented Endorsement Online Course Offerings Spadoni College of Education at Coastal Carolina University is pleased to offer the two online courses required for the Gifted and Talented Endorsement. These courses are offered through a South Carolina State Department of Education grant, which provides selected students with tuition and course textbooks. January 4-February 26 EDUC 608 Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented (3) This is an introductory survey course in the education of gifted and talented students. It provides an overview of the historical and philosophical background of gifted education, as well as a rationale for it. This course focuses on the characteristics, needs, problems, and developmental patterns of gifted and talented students, including special populations of gifted and talented students and methods of talent development. March 7-April 29 EDUC 609 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented (3)This course focuses on a study of the background, purposes and current curriculum/instruction practices in the field of gifted education including theoretical applications to curriculum development for the gifted student. Problematic conditions and possible solutions are included. Space is limited and preference will be given to candidates from the Georgetown, Marion, and Williamsburg School Districts. For more information contact: Erin Donovan edonovan@coastal.edu 843-349-2843
Spring and Summer 2016 Gifted Education Endorsement Courses Offered through College of Charleston Funded by SC Department of Education To pre-register for any of these courses you must contact Kandy White by email: whitee@cofc.edu Enrollment for teachers is based on priority and need. The priorities are described for each course in the table below. To request a space in the course, eligible teachers must complete and email the course pre-registration form, with all information AND have their principal send an email directly to Kandy White that verifies their priority level as Priority 1, 2, or 3. The email must be sent to: Kandy White, course administrator, at whitee@cofc.edu. Priority 1 (highest level) completed one of the two endorsement classes and who are currently teaching GT students. Priority 2 (middle level) currently teaching GT students and who have not taken a class or those who have completed one class and are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming year. Priority 3 (lowest level) have not completed any courses but who are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming semester or school year. Spring 2016 Classes EDFS 760: The Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students EDFS 761: Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students EDFS 760: Nature and Needs required Application Deadline December 11, 2015 December 11, 2015 Instructor/Location/Dates Instructor Marshall- at North Charleston campus, Thursdays 1/7, 1/14, *1/21, 1/28, *2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, *3/10, and 3/31, 2016, 5:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.*indicates online class. Hybrid. Instructor Kessler- at North Charleston campus - Mondays, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8*, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29*, 3/7*, 3/14, 3/21, 2016. 5:00 9:15 pm *Indicates online classes. Hybrid. Summer 2016 Classes EDFS 760: The Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students EDFS 761: Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students Prerequisite completion of EDFS 760: Nature and Needs required Application Deadline February 15, 2016 February 15, 2016 Instructor/Location/Dates Instructor Marshall at North Charleston campus Two Saturdays 10:00 a.m to 2:15 p.m, 5/28, 6/4 and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m, to 2:15 p.m. *6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/14, *6/15, 6/16, 6/21, *6/22, and 6/23, 2016. *Indicates online class. Hybrid. Instructor Kessler at North Charleston campus Saturdays: 5/14, 5/28, & 6/11, 10:00 3:00 and Tuesdays- Thursdays., 6/21*, 6/22, 6/23, 6/28, 6/29, 6/30*, 2016. 10:00 3:00 pm. *Indicates online class. Hybrid: face/online via Voice Thread sessions.
Converse College Department of Education Office of Graduate Studies Announces The 2015-16 Gifted Endorsement Courses Funded by the SC Department of Education **591 Application deadline is November 2 nd, 2015 EDU591 Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Format Dates Talented Students *There is a $50 fee that applies to EDU591 only 1. All Regions Online November 9, 2015 January 31, 2016 2. Region 7 Lancaster School District-Discovery School 3. Region 8 Greenville County-District Central Offices- Conference Room D Hybrid/ Online Hybrid/ Online Face to face meetings: November 7, 21; December 5, 2015 & January 9, 23, 2016. Time: 10:00-12:00 Face to face meetings: November 13; December 4, 2015 & January 15, 29, 2016. Time: 4:30-6:30 **592 Application deadline is December 4, 2015 EDU592 Intro to Curriculum and Instruction for Format Dates Gifted and Talented Students 1. All Regions Online February 1 May 1, 2016 2. Region 7 Lancaster School District-Discovery School 3. Region 1 Anderson School District Offices Traditional Face-to- Face Traditional Face-to- Face February 6, 20; March 5, 19; April 2, 23; May 7, 2016, Time: 10:00-2:00 January 16, 30; February 20; March 5, 19; April 9; May 7, 2016, Time: 9:30-3:30 Seating is limited with a maximum enrollment of 25 students. Seats are awarded based on the following priorities for EDU591 and EDU592: Priority 1 Teachers who have completed one of the two endorsement courses and who are currently teaching GT students Priority 2 Teachers who are currently teaching GT students and who have not taken a class or those who have completed one class and are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming year. Priority 3 Teachers who have not completed any courses but who are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming semester or school year. For applications, go to: http://www.converse.edu/academics/school-education-and-graduate-studies/gifted-talented or email pamela.bradley@converse.edu Courses made possible through a gifted grant award from the SC Department of Education
Gifted & Talented Course Furman University Office of Graduate Studies Offers in Spring 2016 Nature & Needs of Gifted and Talented Students* (3) Course being funded through a grant from the SC Department of Education *FREE tuition based on the following priorities: 1. teachers who have already completed one of the two endorsement classes and are currently teaching GT students 2. teachers who are currently teaching GT students and have not taken a class or those who have completed one class and are assigned to teach GT students upcoming year 3. teachers who have not completed any courses but who are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming semester or school year School district verification is required. EDCI 675: Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students The course content will include instruction in the methods of identifying gifted students, curriculum models, strategies for differentiating instruction, methods for addressing the affective domain, information on dually exceptional students, and an overview of current issues and trends impacting the field. Course delivery is a hybrid through classroom presentation and online coursework. Saturday classes: 1/30, 2/20, 3/19, 4/9 from 9am-1pm Teacher: Sara Newell Location: Sterling School/ Charles Townes Gifted Center, Greenville, SC For Applications and Procedures: Gifted and Talented Courses 3300 P OINSETT H IGHWAY G REENVILLE, SC 29613 864.294.2213 WWW. FURMAN. EDU/ GRADSTUDIES
Gifted & Talented Course Furman University Office of Graduate Studies Offers in Summer 2016 Curriculum & Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students* (3) Course being funded through a grant from the SC Department of Education *FREE tuition based on the following priorities: 1. teachers who have already completed one of the two endorsement classes and who are currently teaching GT students 2. teachers who are currently teaching GT students and who have not taken a class or those who have completed one class and are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming year 3. teachers who are assigned to teach GT students for the upcoming semester or school year but who have not completed any courses School district verification is required. EDCI 676 Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students Course participants will construct independent study guides and sample curriculum units that incorporate appropriate planning, pacing, instruction, and assessment for gifted learners. Prerequisite: EDCI 675. Dates: 6/8, 6/13, 6/15, 6/20, 6/22 from 5 8 p.m. Teacher: Jennifer Johnston Location: Sterling School/Charles Townes Gifted Center, Greenville, SC. For Applications and Procedures: Gifted & Talented Courses 3300 P OINSETT H IGHWAY G REENVILLE, SC 29613 864.294.2213 WWW. FURMAN. EDU/ GRADSTUDIES
Spring 2016 Gifted and Talented Graduate Level 3 hour courses leading to Initial GT endorsement Application Deadline: November 20,2015 Applicants Accepted with be notified: December 10 th to provide time for USCA application and citizenship verification. EDUC N650- Introduction to Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented Students EDUC N651 Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students Location: Blackboard Online Dates: Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students January 11-March 4, 2016 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students- March 14- May 4, 2016 Instructor: Arlene S. Puryear, ScEdD Intended Audience: This course is intended for certified teachers interested in obtaining initial and advanced gifted education endorsement. Teachers enrolling in the course must provide a copy of their teaching certificate or proof that they have been awarded an education degree. Tuition: These courses are offered through a South Carolina State Department of Education grant. Tuition and textbooks are included for all chosen participates. Individuals who are enrolled as a non-degree graduate student and are new to the USC system must pay a $45 application fee. A new federal regulation requires all colleges and universities to verify US Citizenship of students taking classes. After initial acceptance into the course, we will need to verify your US citizenship through one of the following ways: Drivers License- only if your first SC driver s license was issued after January 1, 2002. Passport Birth Certificate- if your last name is now different than what is on the birth certificate then a marriage certificate will be required also. For additional information or application - Contact Arlene Puryear arlenep@usca.edu