Gifted Endorsement: Nature and Needs of the Gifted, May 2026

Course Description/Meeting Summary:

Introductory course to the gifted endorsement series that provides a comprehensive overview of gifted education at the national, state, and local levels. It is designed for educators beginning their journey toward the Gifted Endorsement in Florida. May 23 - June 20, 2026 via Canvas. The course is self-paced with weekly assignment due dates. Cost: $130.

• In-Service Points: 60
• Component Number: 2106001

Meeting Locations and Times:

1 Canvas Course, START DATE- Online Class on May 23rd, 2026, 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Online, Orlando, FL 32825

1 Canvas Course, END DATE- Online Class on June 20th, 2026, 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Online, Orlando, FL 32825

Contact Information:

Francine.Silio@ocps.net

Full Description/Meeting Details:

This course satisfies one (1) of the requirements for gifted endorsement certification. Nature and Needs of the Gifted is the introductory course for endorsement and must be taken before other classes in the series.  A total of five (5) graduate-level courses are required to complete the Florida endorsement in Gifted Education and are offered collaboratively by FDLRS/Action and Orange County Public Schools. Please Note: This class is online for four weeks. You will have checkpoints during the course where you will be dropped if work hasn't been completed and/or revised.  The use of AI to complete tasks is prohibited and participants may be removed from the course for using it. Your registration IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL FEE PAYMENT of $130 HAS BEEN RECEIVED.  All payment must be made by noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 through SchoolPay at: https://www.schoolpay.com/link/Nature-and-Needs-May-2026 If you do not pay fee by this time you will be dropped from the course to allow others to enroll. Participants may take and successfully complete one course at a time without overlap.