Metro RESA welcomes educators who are interested in our GaPSC approved Endorsement Programs. Each program is designed and implemented to strengthen content aligned knowledge, skill set, and disposition. Educator participants experience support that includes a gradual release learning experience with the intended outcome of strengthening teaching and learning that positively impacts student performance in the classroom.
Click the dropdown arrow for endorsement description and the cost of courses. For additional information, including registration, contact Rhonda Baldwin, rhonda.baldwin@mresa.org.
For additional information contact
Rhonda Baldwin, Metro RESA, rhonda.baldwin@mresa.org
Phone: 770-432-2404
The Coaching Endorsement is designed to support the eleven core coaching competencies that were developed to support greater understanding about the skills and approaches used within today's coaching profession as defined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Cost: $350.00 per course
The Dyslexia Endorsement is a GaPSC approved preparation program that provides approved candidates with the coursework and related field experience required to add the Dyslexia Endorsement to a current standard Georgia Professional Certificate. Cost: $350.00 Per Course
The ESOL endorsement prepared educators to demonstrate competency in addressing the instructional, language, and cultural needs of students whose first language is not English in the Georgia Public Schools. Cost: $350.00 per course
The Gifted In-Field Endorsement is designed to train candidates to identify and teach gifted students from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. This program ensures that its graduates have in-depth knowledge of teaching the gifted and talented students. The assignments, performance tasks, and assessments for each course will serve as the basis for ensuring the candidates have this knowledge. Program candidates will complete 200 hours of coursework and applied field experiences; content knowledge will be integrated across courses to help ensure master and coverage. Cost: $350.00 Per Course (internship is embedded)
The PK-5 Mathematics Endorsement is designed to strengthen and enhance teacher pedagogical and content knowledge in mathematics. The endorsement provides candidates the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of K – 5 mathematics content and beyond. Each of the content courses includes middle school content to provide teachers a deeper vertical content understanding. The endorsement consists of three courses (160 contact hours equivalent to graduate level work) and an authentic residency that is embedded throughout the endorsement. Each of the courses addresses the teaching aspects of the learner and learning, content, instructional practices, and professional responsibility. Candidates complete assignments to demonstrate competencies described in the InTASC Core Teaching Standards. Courses: one 80 hour, two 40 hour and 25 hour authentic residency Cost: $525 for 80 hour course; $280.00 for each 40 hour course (Authentic Residency cost is embedded)
The MTSS Endorsement is for Georgia teachers. Candidates explore the history and foundations of the RTI/MTSS, the problem-solving model, and develop plans for a successful implementation. Cost: $350.00 Per Course
This endorsement is a PSC approved add-on Reading Endorsement. This endorsement prepares educators to demonstrate competency at assessing students' literacy needs and planning appropriate for the needs of students in Georgia Public School classrooms. Cost: $350.00 per course
Online Teaching Endorsement classes will consist of K-12 educators who have a desire to strengthen their online instructional knowledge, skills, and disposition. There will be opportunities to differentiate the tasks across PK-12 grade levels, content areas and service areas. Participants are required to implement online instructional lessons through integration of TKES, National Standards for Quality Learning, iNACOL and InTASC. Cost: $350.00 Per Course
STEM endorsement classes will consist of K-12 teachers who teach a variety of STEM fields. There will be opportunities to differentiate the tasks across K-12 grade levels and STEM disciplines. Attention will be paid to the vertical alignment of the standards presented. Cost: $525.00 per course
The Teacher Leader Endorsement requires candidates to acquire the knowledge and demonstrate the ability to promote the success of all students by: 1.) Facilitating a continuous change process to improve the educational program through facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a shared school or system vision of learning supported by the school community; 2.) Promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program based on Georgia standards, applying research-based best practice to student learning, and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff. Cost: $350.00 Per Course