1. (1) A bachelor’s or higher degree with certification in an academic class coverage; and

2. (2) Fifteen (15) semester hours in gifted education to include three (3) semester hours in each area specified below:

   1. (a) Nature and needs of gifted students to include student characteristics; cognitive and behavioral needs; and history and current research;
   2. (b) Curriculum and instructional strategies for teaching gifted students to include modification of curricular content, instructional processes, student products, and learning environment;
   3. (c) Counseling of gifted students to include motivational strategies, self-image, interpersonal skills, and career options for gifted students;
   4. (d) Educating special populations of gifted students such as those with disabilities, speakers of other languages, or highly gifted; and;
   5. (e) Theory and development of creativity to include elements of creativity such as fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 7-1-92, Amended 2-20-24.