Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 24 - CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
Section 92-24-006.29 - High Ability Education

Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 24 ยง 006-29

Current through March 20, 2024

(formerly Gifted)

006.29A Grade Levels: K-12.

006.29B Endorsement Type: Supplemental endorsement only. This endorsement cannot exist by itself on a certificate, but is added to a certificate only in the presence of other endorsements which may have been acquired earlier or concurrently.

006.29C Persons with this endorsement may teach learners with high ability; facilitate the identification of learners with high ability; develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs for learners with high ability; and act as a resource person in education for students with high ability in grades kindergarten through 12.

006.29D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement shall require a minimum of 18 semester hours related to the education of learners with high ability and a minimum of 90 hours of related clinical experience.

006.29E Endorsement Program Requirements: Nebraska teacher education institutions offering this endorsement program shall have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.

THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSION AS PART OF THE INSTITUTION'S PLAN UNDER THIS ENDORSEMENT.

Through the courses identified in its plan, the institution should prepare prospective teachers to:

A. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and legal perspectives of education for learners with high ability.

B. Recognize the unique developmental characteristics, as well as the cognitive, emotional and social needs of learners with high ability.

C. Identify learners with high ability using multiple sources and multiple criteria.

D. Develop and prescribe appropriate curriculum to meet the unique needs of learners with high ability.

E. Apply appropriate instructional methods, models, and materials to meet the unique needs of learners with high ability.

F. Demonstrate use of appropriate evaluation practices and instruments to monitor and report the progress of learners with high ability.

G. Conduct evaluation of programming effectiveness.

H. Consult and collaborate with a variety of audiences regarding all aspects of education for learners with high ability.

I. Apply appropriate resources to facilitate the positive social and emotional development of learners with high ability.

J. Identify learners with high ability in under-served populations and provide appropriate services to those students.

K. Clinical Experiences: The clinical experiences should provide teachers with opportunities to:
1. have clinical experiences with elementary and secondary students with high ability, under the auspices of a qualified educator of learners with high ability. The experiences should consist of a minimum of 90 clock hours, and

2. provide consultation services under supervision.

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