Wright State's College of Education and Human Services offers a gifted endorsement program that prepares currently licensed and certified teachers to address the special needs of gifted and talented individuals.Teachers who have this endorsement are gifted to work in K-12 settings as an intervention specialist, helping students who have been identified as gifted to achieve their potential.

Prospective candidates will engage in specific coursework that will provide a theoretical background in the nature and needs of the gifted child, and address curriculum development for the gifted as well as the affective needs of the gifted individual. All candidates will be exposed to direct experiences with gifted children and youth through visitation, in-class speakers, and a practicum experience with gifted children.

Wright State's Gifted Endorsement : Facts You Need To Know

Overview of Required Courses

EDS 722 - Education of Students with Gifted Educational Needs (4 Qtr. Hrs.)
Overview of the characteristics of gifted children and youth. The historical and current aspects of education of the gifted, family problems, and vocational concerns are covered.

EDS 723 - Curricula for the Gifted (4 Qtr. Hrs.)
Study of curriculum, materials, and methods appropriate for teaching gifted individuals. Program models are presented and observed in class.

CNL 961 - Counselling the Gifted(3 Qtr. Hrs.)
Overviews the special social/emotional needs of gifted children and youth. Focuses on techniques to help gifted children experience their emotions, and to develop awareness and understanding of themselves.

EDS 720 - Creative Problem Solving(4 Qtr. Hrs.)
Introduction to creative problem solving models and approaches that can be used by classroom teachers to involve students in the solution of problems.

EDS 654 - Assessment: The Intervention Specialist Role (4 Qtr. Hrs.)
Administration and interpretation of formal and informal educational assessment instruments and communication of assessment data to parents and colleagues.

EDS 659 - Communication and Construction Skills for Educators (4 Qts. Hrs.)
Techniques of collaborative consultation needed to enhance communication with exceptional individuals, parents, and educational team members. Direct work in the field is required.

EDS 658 - Practicum in Education (5 Qtr. Hrs.)
Supervised teaching experiences for students who have completed student teaching or its equivalent and are seeking certification in another field.

For More Information, Contact:

Dr. Donna Hanby, Program Advisor
donna.hanby@wright.edu
(937) 775-3584