GATE Endorsement Information

General Information The Gifted and Talented endorsement is not required in the state of Idaho. A person must hold a content specific endorsement for the services being rendered. However, if you are facilitating and or overseeing the Gifted and Talented program for the district, it is best practices for the person to hold the endorsement. Also, some districts may request that if you are providing supplemental services to Gifted and Talented students or facilitating the Gifted and Talented program that you acquire the endorsement. Here is the link to the full manual: SDE Assignment Credential Manual. Endorsement Information If a person is seeking the Gifted and Talented endorsement, please refer to the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act rules outlining the Gifted and Talented Endorsement requirements. See page 18 for the endorsement requirements: Administrative Rules for the State of Idaho.

A candidate can use any program as long as the program has Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation accreditation. University of Idaho and Northwest Nazarene University both offer the 20 credits for the Gifted and Talented endorsement. Northwest Nazarene courses are offered online. Boise State University program is for teachers interested in enrolling in a Master’s program and can earn the Gifted and Talented endorsement as part of their Masters. Boise State offers their courses online. For a person already certified in Idaho, a district can apply for an Alternative Authorization – Teacher to New Endorsement and request Option 4. A candidate approved for Option 4 does not do any coursework. Option 4 allows adding an endorsement via passage of the applicable Praxis 2 and demonstration of proficient teaching during the school year. The Alternative Authorization – Teacher to New application packet is located on the following website: Teacher to New Application Packet. Contact Information Boise State University: Laurie Wolfe, [email protected]. Northwest Nazarene University: Center for Professional Development, [email protected]. University of Idaho: Taylor Raney, [email protected].