This course provides information on the history of exceptional students in relation to education, current law, and accepted methods for referral, assessment, and identification. It covers major program models and methods of differentiating instruction to meet the rate and level of learning of those students identified. The course gives the learner an understanding of ways to meet the affective needs of the gifted and talented student in the regular classroom and lists resources for teachers and parents who would like more information about the talented and gifted.

To register for VESi classes with clock hours through ESD123 please follow the directions below.

Step 1: Select the green "Register Now!" button to prepare your account for clock hours.
Step 2: Visit the VESi website to pay the $140 courseware fee or call VESi at 1-800-313-6744 between 8:00AM-5:00PM PST, Monday through Friday.
Step 3: Turn all course materials into VESi upon completion.
Step 4: Your clock hours will be available to purchase through your account on this site after we receive completion confirmation from VESi. You will receive an e-mail from esd123@mail.pdenroller.org once it is recorded.