Tuition Fees:
ESOL Endorsement
System Cohort Level:
$7000 per cohort (includes all three courses)
Up to 20 participants (minimum of 10)
$100 per person above 20
If more than 20 participants, cohorts may be divided
Individual Level
$350 per person per course, $1,050 for all 3 courses
Gifted Endorsement
System Cohort Level
$9000 per cohort (includes all four courses)
Up to 20 participants (minimum of 10)
$100 per person above 20
If more than 20 participants, cohorts may be divided
Individual Level:
$350 per person per course, $1400 for all 4 courses
Additional Endorsements (available through franchise agreements with other Georgia RESAs):
Coaching (2 courses)
Computer Science (4 courses)
Dyslexia (3 courses)
Online Personalized Learning (3 courses)
Online Teaching (3 courses)
Reading (3 courses)
Individual Pricing:
$350 per person per course
System Discounts:
10 - 14 participants - $25.00 per person discount
15 and above - $75.00 per person discount
*Candidates outside of First District RESA member systems:
$450.00 per course
Book fees are not included in tuition fees (see below). Forms of payment accepted: Credit card or purchase order/check from district. Payment is due one week before the first date of class. COURSE FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Required Texts:
Candidates are expected to have in their possession all required texts by the first date of class.
ESOL and Gifted Endorsements:
FDRESA has the required books which may be checked out and returned upon completion of the endorsement.
Coaching Endorsement:
Cheliotes, Reilly. (2018) Coaching Conversations Transforming Your School One Conversation at a Time, Second Edition.
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Killion, J. & Harrison, C (2017). Taking the Lead: New Roles and Teachers and School-based Teachers. 2nd Edition. Oxford, OH:
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Sweeney, D & Harris, L. (2016) Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. To purchase, visit Corwin.
Computer Science Endorsement:
None
Dyslexia Endorsement:
W Blevins. Phonics from A to Z, 3rd Edition, A Practical Guide (Course 1)
ISBN-13 978-1338113495
ISBN-10 1338113496
Johns & Piper (2012). Basic Reading Inventory. Kendall-Hunt Publishing. (Course 2)
ISBN: 9781524905620
W Blevins. A Fresh Look at Phonics, Grades K-2: Common Causes of Failure and 7 Ingredients for Success (Corwin Literacy) (Course 3)
ISBN-13 978-1506326887
ISBN-10 1506326889
Online Personalized Learning Endorsement (all three texts will be used in all three courses):
How to Personalize Learning: A Practical Guide for Getting Started and Going Deeper by Barbara Bray & Kathleen McClaskey
A Mindset for Learning: Teaching the Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth by Kristine Mraz, Christine Hertz
Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage by Myron Dueck
Online Teaching Endorsement:
None
Reading Endorsement:
PK-3rd Grade Teachers
Keys to Beginning Reading - Course 1
The Key Comprehension Routine: Primary Grades (9786106-3-6)- Course 2
The Key Vocabulary Routine: Content Vocabulary Instruction (9786106-1-6) - Course 2
Keys to Content Writing (9786106-4-4) - Course 2
Johns & Piper (2017). Basic Reading Inventory - 12th Edition. Kendall-Hunt Publishing. Course 3
Available: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/basic-reading-inventory-pre-primer-through-grade-twelve-and-early-literacy-assessments
4th-12th Grade Teachers
Keys to Beginning Reading Course 1
The Key Comprehension Routine: Grades 4-12 - (9786106-0-9) Course 2
The Key Vocabulary Routine: Content Vocabulary Instruction 9786106-1-6) - Course 2
Keys to Content Writing (9786106-4-4) - Course 2
Johns & Piper (2017). Basic Reading Inventory - 12th Edition. Kendall-Hunt Publishing. Course 3
Available: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/basic-reading-inventory-pre-primer-through-grade-twelve-and-early-literacy-assessments