To receive an endorsement to teach in a program of Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), a person must:

1. Hold a license for the level of education in which the program is offered; and

2. Have 2 years of verified experience as a teacher in schools approved by the department; and

1. Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have been determined to be gifted and talented that is approved by the board; or

2. Have completed at least 12 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university in any of the following areas of study:

1. Introduction to the education of gifted and talented pupils;

2. Characteristics and needs of gifted and talented pupils;

3. Guidance and counseling for gifted and talented pupils;

4. Administration of programs for gifted and talented pupils;

5. Special needs of gifted and talented pupils, including minorities, females, and pupils with learning disabilities;

6. Assessment of gifted and talented pupils and programs for such pupils;

7. The gifted and talented pupil in a classroom for average pupils;

8. Curriculum for gifted and talented pupils;

9. Curriculum in content areas for gifted and talented pupils;

10. Methodology and strategies for teaching gifted and talented pupils;

11. Early childhood education for gifted and talented pupils;

12. Independent study in the education of gifted and talented pupils; or

13. Practicum or internship in the education of gifted or talented pupils.