NAC391.394. Endorsement to teach in program for gifted and talented pupils.

     1. Beginning September 1, 1995, to receive an endorsement to teach in a program for gifted and talented pupils, a teacher or other educational personnel must:

     (a) Hold a license for the level of education for which the program is offered; and

     (b) Have 2 years of verified experience as a teacher in schools approved by the Department.

     2. In addition to the requirements listed in subsection 1, a person who wishes to receive such an endorsement must have completed:

     (a) A program of preparation for teaching pupils who have been determined to be gifted and talented that is approved by the Board; or

     (b) At least 3 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university in each of the following areas of study:

          (1) Characteristics and needs of gifted and talented pupils;

          (2) Assessment of gifted and talented pupils and programs for such pupils;

          (3) Curriculum in content areas for gifted and talented pupils; and

          (4) Methodology and strategies for teaching gifted and talented pupils.

     (Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 11-27-91; A by R013-13, 10-23-2013)