Program Development for the Gifted
EDUC-40100
This course explores various program models for educating gifted students. As participants study major issues and factors affecting program development (philosophical views, general attitudes, parent involvement, funding, grouping, teacher training, collaborative efforts among programs, and parent education), they will be encouraged to share program materials from their own or their children's school districts to review current practices. Class members will be furnished with such materials and receive guidance in developing a gifted program based on an assessment of student needs and pertinent district or school factors.
Course Information
Course sessions
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/27/2026
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Instructor: Kelly Montes De Oca, M.A.
Senior Director of Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction for Partnerships to Uplift Communities(PUC), and Master's degree in Education
Kelly Montes, is the senior director of leadership in curriculum and instruction for Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC). She has been an active member of the California Association for the Gifted and taught in demonstration schools for the gifted. Montes holds a Clear Multiple Subject Credential and a master's in education with an emphasis in educational technology.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/14/2026
Schedule:
Instructor: Robert Presby, M.A. in Educational Administration
Director of Human Resources for the Saddleback Valley USD. Extensive experience in classroom instruction,
Robert Presby is the director of human resources for the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. He previously served as the principal of Serrano Intermediate School and is dedicated to promoting differentiated instruction for increased academic achievement. He holds a master’s degree in education administration. He has designed and successfully implemented a school-wide differentiation program that has led to substantial gains in students’ academic achievement.
