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Continuing Education Opportunities

Lipscomb University: Master's Degree- Gifted Education
 
Graduate programs through Lipscomb University in Gifted/Advanced Academics can prepare you to challenge all learners in the classroom, including your most advanced learners.

Lipscomb University offers a full progression of classes towards a Gifted Endorsement online. This can be completed in two semesters (two courses during the summer and two courses in the spring).

They offer Master's degrees now with a concentration in Gifted Education in addition to a choice concentration (e.g., Instructional Coaching, ELL, Special Education) and Ed.S. degrees with an emphasis in Gifted Education/Advanced Academics.
  • Apply your endorsement to progress towards an advanced degree (Master’s, +30,  Ed.S.)
  • Use strategies to challenge all learners in your classroom.
  • Learn to collaborate to share strategies with other teachers on meeting the needs of gifted students in various settings.
 
They will also grant course credit for any past work (e.g., Employment Standard in Gifted or other coursework) to any current teacher to apply towards a full endorsement in Gifted Education or even a Master's degree. 
Are you a currently licensed educator looking to add a degree or endorsement? Or are you interested in learning more about becoming licensed in the state of Tennessee? See below for opportunities that might fit your needs. You can also contact Elissa Stratton for more information ([email protected]).
Middle Tennessee State University
 
Middle Tennessee State University is hosting a Master of Library Science Information Session on Zoom on Thursday, February 22nd from 7:00 – 8:00 PM CST. Please share this information with those who may be interested. Email Holly Hebert at [email protected] to get the Zoom link today. A flyer is also attached.
University of Tennessee- Chattanooga
Vanderbilt Peabody College

Educator Professional Development Opportunity through University of Tennessee- Knoxville

UT-PLAYS is a program for licensed teachers to add mathematics and special education endorsements to their licenses to support teacher shortages in these areas across the state. Please visit our website or contact for more information:

Austin Peay State University
Vanderbilt University
 

Through a funded federal grant (see attached flyer) Vanderbilt has substantial scholarship options for individuals seeking a TVI/vision endorsement and a master’s degree. The training program is in-person, and with this new grant they are bringing back their working professionals program pacing, which allows the space for someone working locally in the greater Nashville area to be employed while working on their Vanderbilt degree. In addition to the funding for this grant program, we have scholarship options for individuals seeking initial teaching licensure as a TVI.