505-2-.105 GIFTED-IN-FIELD

1. To add Gifted In-field, an applicant shall:
   1. possess a professional certificate at the bachelor’s or higher certification level in any teaching field, in the service field of School Counselor or the leadership field of Educational Leadership, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established;
   2. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.
2. In-Field Statement. An individual with the Gifted In-Field endorsement is in-field to provide direct instruction to gifted students only in the field(s) of his or her valid teaching certificate or to serve as a facilitator of gifted in grades P-12. Individuals holding a Gifted endorsement (K-12) prior to July 1, 1991, may continue to renew the Gifted P-12 endorsement and be in-field to teach gifted in grades P-12.

Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200

The following four courses are required for endorsement in gifted education:

• EPSY 7110(E) Characteristics of Gifted Children and Youth
• EPSY 7060(E) Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth
• EPSY 7250(E) Program and Curriculum Development for the Gifted
• EPSY 7230(E) Strategies and Materials for the Gifted