Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Professional Developments, College Course Work, Demonstrated Competency
The minimum requirement for a Gifted and Talented endorsement is an educator license, teaching experience, and a minimum of 16 hours of approved university coursework or competency based equivalent. To convert quarter hours to semester hours multiply the number of quarter hours by .666.
Minimum Requirements:
See the Endorsement Form (PDF) for requirements.
For more information contact: Moya [dot] Kessig [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Moya Kessig), Curriculum Coordinator, 801-538-7742.
Complete the following as you apply for any Gifted and Talented Endorsement:
- Print Endorsement Form - PDF
- Please place the course number in the box to indicate that the minimum requirement in each area has been met. Each box must have a course number for the requirement to be satisfied.
- Acceptable lines of evidence include:
- Approved professional development
- University or college course work
- Clearly demonstrates competency
- Send the highlighted transcript, $40 processing fee, and completed form to:
Endorsement submitted by individual send to: Utah State Office of Education |
State Approved Endorsement Program (SAEP) (paid by district or charter school) send to: Utah State Office of Education |
