This Graduate Certificate program supports the coursework required for Maine’s Endorsement 690.

Please check with the Maine Department of Education for additional requirements for a Maine’s Endorsement: Gifted / Talented Teacher.

All courses are offered using a blended format, with a combination of face-to-face class meetings and online study.

Completion of this Certificate requires the following four UMF courses:

  • SED 530  Identifying and Educating Learners Who are Gifted
  • SED 531  Curriculum and Instruction for Learners Who Are Gifted
  • SED 532  Developing and Implementing Programs for the Gifted Learner
  • SED 533  Teaching Critical & Creative Thinking in Gifted Programs & Classroom Settings
Apply - Intent to Participate (pdf) Certificate Policies (pdf)

Note: If you have not already completed these courses at UMF in the previous five (5) years and received a grade of B or higher you are required to register for one or more of the courses in your Graduate Education Certificate Program offered in the upcoming semester / term. Please contact us for details.

Contact Us

Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Theo Kalikow Education Center
186 High Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
tel 207-778-7502
fax 207-778-8134
TYY (via Maine Relay Service) dial 711
gradstudies@maine.edu

Mailing address:
Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
111 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938