To apply, be sure to 1) submit an application and 2) email a Confirmation of Priority to gt@converse.edu.
Each course requires a separate application.
EDU 591 Nature & Needs of the Gifted
Online Gifted Endorsement Course (5 Sections)
Course Dates: 2/16/26 - 4/26/26
Application deadline: 1/23/26 - The application deadline has passed and applications are no longer being processed. Applications that were received after the deadline have been placed on the course waitlist.
EDU 592 Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted
Course Dates: 4/27/26 - 6/30/26
Application deadline: 2/20/26
*Course Prerequisite: EDU 591 Nature and Needs of the Gifted
EDU 593 Advanced Curriculum in Gifted Education
Online Advanced Gifted Course (1 Section)
*Course Prerequisites: (1) EDU 591 Nature and Needs of the Gifted and (2) EDU 592 Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted and Talented
EDU 599 Creativity Institute
Online Gifted Course (1 Section)
Course Dates: 4/27/2026 - 6/30/26
Upon notification of acceptance, a $100 registration fee is required to hold your seat in the course.
The registration fee will be returned upon successful completion of the course.
*ALL course applicants MUST submit 1 Confirmation of Gifted Priority form signed by their principal or gifted coordinator to be considered for placement in the courses. Confirmation of Priority forms for endorsement courses and advanced courses are below.
Scan and email all verification of priorities forms and Gifted Endorsement verification forms to GT@converse.edu
Gifted Grant applications link
GT Endorsement Courses:
After submitting a course application, a Conformation of Priority Form for GT Endorsement Courses (EDU 591 and EDU 592) must be emailed to GT@converse.edu before the application deadline.
The form must be signed by your District GT Coordinator, Principal, or Assistant Principal.
Confirmation of Priority form_for Endorsement Courses EDU 591 and EDU 592.pdf
Advanced Courses:
After submitting a course application, a Conformation of Priority Form for Advanced Course offerings (EDU 526, EDU 593, EDU599) must be emailed to GT@converse.edu before the application deadline.
The form needs to be signed by your District GT Coordinator, Principal, or Assistant Principal.
Confirmation of Advanced Priority Form.pdf