Course Description
Supervised learning opportunities allowing students to practice leadership principles and techniques in gifted and creative education settings.
Athena Title
Adv Prac Gifted Ed Leadership
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EPSY 8710
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
EPSY 7110 and (EPSY 7060 or EPSY 7060E or EPSY 7230 or EPSY 7230E or EPSY 7250 or EPSY 7250E)
Pre or Corequisite
EPSY 7110
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will be able to: - Facilitate the continuous improvement of general and gifted education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school, and district levels for individuals with exceptionalities. - Conduct, evaluate and use inquiry to guide professional practice. - Provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices, and create positive and productive work environments. - Use foundational knowledge of the field and professional ethical principles and Program Standards to inform gifted education practice, engage in lifelong learning, advance the profession, and perform leadership responsibilities to promote the success of professional colleagues and individuals with exceptionalities. - Collaborate with stakeholders to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with gifts and talents and their families. - Develop actionable steps towards creating more accessible and equitable programming for high-ability students from diverse backgrounds.
Topical Outline
• Advocacy in Gifted Education • Creating Access and Equity in Gifted Programming • Conducting Quality Professional Learning Experiences • Dissemination of Practicum Experience: Conference Presentations and Potentially Publishable Papers