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year.  Some schools are even willing to “bend their rules” and allow you to take more classes so that you are able to complete your certification quicker. The only real situation one may be faced with is purchasing the PRAXIS study guide as well as paying for the exam, and paying the state of Maine for certification. In conclusion, I believe that the GT coordinator of the school should create a team of subject area teachers to work under the GT coordinator so that students get the best GT education possible. Every student deserves the best in their education, which is why they deserve a GT teacher who understands and can teach the specific subject that they are gifted and talented in. We want the best for our students and that’s why I feel my proposal is the best for our students. Joshua Bosse teaches middle school music in the MSAD 72 school district which serves the students of Fryeburg and the surrounding towns. He is currently working towards his Masters in Special Education with a focus on Gifted and Talented at USM. You can contact Josh via his MMEA address: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBSCRIBE TODAY TO NAfME’s STATE-OF-THE-ART ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM! “NAfME Academy is incredibly targeted and