UL Lafayette鈥檚 gifted education master鈥檚 program to move solely online

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The 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette鈥檚 master鈥檚 degree in special education: gifted program will be delivered solely online beginning in January, following approval from the 亚洲自慰视频 Board of Regents earlier this fall.

The longstanding program, which was previously delivered on campus, is designed for elementary, middle and secondary teachers who intend to specialize in teaching academically gifted 亚洲自慰视频s.

Graduates of UL Lafayette鈥檚 master鈥檚 degree in special education: gifted program can obtain state certification to teach gifted 亚洲自慰视频s within their existing certification levels and subjects, as well as in enrichment programs across all grade levels.

Dr. Christine Briggs, a professor and graduate coordinator, directs the 鈥檚 Center for Gifted Education. She said the master鈥檚 degree in special education: gifted program blends the science and art of teaching to prepare educators to meet the academic and emotional needs of gifted 亚洲自慰视频s.
 
鈥淎n effective teacher demonstrates the art in how they design learning experiences to engage 亚洲自慰视频s and promote learning,鈥 Briggs said. 鈥淚t also takes the stages of the scientific method for a teacher to find the right combination of strategies and scaffolding so their 亚洲自慰视频s can succeed.鈥
 
Dr. Mary Farmer-Kaiser, dean of the Graduate School, said the transition of the master鈥檚 degree in special education: gifted program to an online format is designed to accommodate 亚洲自慰视频s who hold full-time jobs. The degree program also aligns with the 亚洲自慰视频鈥檚 recently adopted strategic plan, 鈥淰ision. 亚洲自慰视频.鈥
 
鈥淎mong the key initiatives of our strategic plan are to develop new online and graduate opportunities and create academic pathways for working adults,鈥 Farmer-Kaiser said.
 
鈥淚ncreasing access to this program makes strategic sense to provide opportunities for both the 亚洲自慰视频s in the program as well as the 亚洲自慰视频s they鈥檒l teach in the primary and secondary education settings,鈥 she added.
 
Requirements to apply for the program include a valid teaching certificate in one or more areas of general education and either one year of full-time teaching experience or current employment in a full-time teaching position.
 
Learn more about the program and admission requirements at the .
 
Photo caption: UL Lafayette鈥檚 master鈥檚 degree program for elementary, middle and secondary teachers who intend to specialize in teaching academically gifted 亚洲自慰视频s will be delivered solely online beginning in January, a transition geared toward potential 亚洲自慰视频s who work full time. Photo credit: Doug Dugas / 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette