As used in this part:

1. (1) “Approved coordinator of gifted programs” refers to a specialist who:

   1. (A) Has attained licensure;
   2. (B) Has passed appropriate state-approved assessments;
   3. (C) Has met standards as set by the State Board of Education through the Office of Educator Licensure for add-on endorsement in gifted education; and
   4. (D) Develops and coordinates programs and services for identified gifted students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12);

2. (2) “Approved curriculum/program administrator of gifted programs” or “administrator” refers to a specialist who is responsible for program development and administration and/or employment evaluation decisions who:

   1. (A) Has attained licensure;
   2. (B) Has passed appropriate state-approved assessments;
   3. (C) Has met standards as set by the State Board of Education through the Office of Educator Licensure for add-on endorsement in gifted education; and
   4. (D) Promotes the administration of programs and services for identified gifted students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12);

3. (3) “Approved teacher of the gifted” refers to a specialist who has:

   1. (A) Attained licensure;
   2. (B) Passed appropriate state-approved assessments; and
   3. (C) Met standards as set by the State Board of Education through the Office of Educator Licensure for add-on endorsement in gifted education; and

4. (4)

   1. (A) “Gifted and talented” or “gifted” means children and youth of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services.

   2. (B) Possession of these talents and gifts, or the potential for their development, will be evidenced through an interaction of above-average:

      1. (i) Intellectual ability;
      2. (ii) Task commitment and/or motivation; and
      3. (iii) Creative ability.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules contained the following at the beginning of the section: "(see page 12)".