Leadership in Gifted and Talented Education

Catalog description

This course is one in a series of courses in gifted education designed to prepare educators to lead programs in gifted and talented education. Opportunities to analyze, create and evaluate instructional and curricular experiences in an school setting while working as a GT Coordinator or working cooperatively and collaboratively with a school leader/mentor in gifted education characterize this course. Students are involved in participation, collection and evaluation of artifacts related to GT curriculum development, instructional design, identification, assessment, professional development, parent-community relations. Outcomes of these experiences will be tangible products illustrating preparation for and enhancement of GT program leadership.