Endorsements

What is an Add-On Endorsement?

Endorsement Courses Overview

    • Endorsement courses offered through SJCSD have a limited participant capacity; therefore, priority is given to those who have particular certification requirements within a certain timeframe.
    • Course offerings are advertised directly to those of the greatest need.  If extra space is available, then courses will be shared with building administrators who will broadcast to their faculty.
    • Endorsement courses are offered at no cost to SJCSD teachers.  However, there is a $75 re-take fee if a course is not successfully completed.
    • When space is available, Florida Certified non-employees and employees working in non-instructional roles may take the courses at a cost of $75 each.
    • Endorsement courses offered through SJCSD are completed via our online learning center using the Moodle platform.  Though each course has specified due dates for all assignments, there are not scheduled synchronous meetings (except in very rare special circumstances).  Course information is emailed to participants from the facilitator no sooner than two days before the course start date in order to include all registrants.
    • Seeking credit from an outside provider- including a college?  Please follow the instructions at:

Two Pathways to FREE VIRTUAL Gifted Endorsement Courses for SJCSD Educators

SJCSD offers two pathways for educators to earn their Gifted Endorsement at no cost. These five (5) courses provide practical strategies and resources to meet the needs of gifted learners.

  1. District-Provided Courses
    • All five endorsement courses are available through the district and educators can register for one course at a time at no cost.
    • Registration for January-March 2026 courses is open in BusinessPlus—just type GIFTED in the search bar.
  2. NEFEC and FDLRS Virtual Courses
    • Registration is open until January 11, 2026 for the Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students course, which begins January 12, 2026.

Gifted Endorsement

Free Courses

The highlighted courses shown in this screenshot are FREE for our educators based on our school district's memberships with both NEFEC and FDLRS.

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