High Ability Learner Endorsement

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High Ability Learner Endorsement

This program may be completed as a stand-alone endorsement or through the Master of Education in Leadership, Teaching, and Learning program.

*This program is 39 credit hours if paired with an MEd

**Number of credit hours depends on the Area of Emphasis

Meet Our Advising Team

Our advising and admissions team at Midland University is a valuable resource to students who have questions about their program, school schedule, or even what books to purchase for next semester.

Brianna Ward

Program Advisor
Email Address: ward@midlandu.edu
Phone Number: 402-720-5502

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Program Outcomes

• Understand and implement strategies and procedures to identify high-ability learners
• Be able to guide all high-ability learners, including those with complex learning situations like dual-language, twice-exceptional, at-risk and underachieving
• Design complex cognitive learning experiences for high-ability learners
• Support the professional development of other HAL educators in your school
• 90 clinical hours with experience in primary and secondary settings

Curriculum & Learning Environment

Designed around a teacher’s demanding schedule, the HAL endorsement program can be completed 100% online with asynchronous coursework throughout. With the help of this program, students can immediately apply what they are learning to their profession each day because of our flexible online class structure.

Throughout the 12-month, fully online program, students will complete five courses (18 credits) and 90 + practicum hours*. Classes begin five times throughout the year and students can choose to start courses in August, January, December, March, or June of each year. Our program modules run from Monday through Sunday, with the bulk of assignments due on Sunday to allow teachers to plan around their demanding work schedules.

Coursework

View the academic catalog for a complete list of courses for the HAL Endorsement. Please note: Midland does allow students to transfer previous graduate-level HAL coursework into this program. Connect with an advisor to discuss any previous coursework completed to see if it may transfer.

Experienced Faculty

With multiple years of combined K-12 teaching and leadership experience, our HAL faculty challenge student thinking, and allow students to share authentic experiences to enrich learning, and strengthen the quality and meaning of online discussions and assignments. 

Students will gain content knowledge from the faculty members with years of valuable experience across multiple districts. 

Practicum Experience

In Midland’s High Ability Learner endorsement program, candidates will gain clinical experience in a Gifted and Talented setting at both the elementary and secondary levels. 

With the help of this experience, students will learn to demonstrate, reflect, and evaluate their proficiency in many of the program outcomes. Students will also be involved in a book study and strengthen their understanding of high-ability learners through an in-depth study. 

Please note: Endorsements offered at the graduate level are based on the Rule 24 Standards for the State of Nebraska. Nebraska endorsements may or may not be eligible to be added to out-of-state teaching certificates. Teachers seeking to add an endorsement to their out-of-state teaching certificate must consult with their state’s Department of Education to confirm endorsement and certification requirements in their state. 

Already taken some HAL courses?

Midland does allow students to transfer previous graduate-level HAL coursework into this program. Connect with an advisor to discuss any previous coursework completed to see if it may transfer.