Program Overview:
Thank you for your interest in the CSRA RESA K-5 Math Endorsement Program. Our blended program prepares its candidates to teach a rigorous standards-based K-5 mathematics curriculum in Georgia by empowering them with the knowledge and skills essential for teaching K-5 mathematics and the demonstration of exemplary instructional practices. CSRA RESA has developed a K-5 Mathematics Endorsement program that correlates with state standards in mathematics and will equip teachers to become effective in instructional decisions for K-5 students. This is a job-embedded program. Candidates must practice skills with students.
Program Handbook (includes program assignments, responsibilities, and policies)
Please Note: All rights and ownership of materials or products, tangible or intangible, of this endorsement program are the property of CSRA RESA and may not be used or reproduced without written approval from our agency.
K-5 Math Endorsement Rule for Pay Incentives
Eligibility:
Eligibility Requirements:
(a) To be eligible for the professional K-5 Mathematics Endorsement, the applicant must:
1. Have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience;
2. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in one or more of the following fields:
(i) Elementary Education; Middle Grades Math; or Special Education General Curriculum/ Elementary Education; or (ii) Any of the following fields combined with a core academic content concentration in mathematics: Special Education General Curriculum; Special Education Adapted Curriculum; Behavior Disorders; Learning Disabilities; Deaf Education; Physical and Health Disabilities; Visual Impairment; or Gifted; and 3. Complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental Induction K-5 Mathematics Endorsement, the applicant must:
1. Have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience;
2. Hold a level four (4) or higher Induction certificate in one or more of the following fields:
(i) Elementary Education; Middle Grades Math; or Special Education General Curriculum/ Elementary Education; or (ii) Any of the following fields combined with a core academic content concentration in mathematics: Special Education General Curriculum; Special Education Adapted Curriculum; Behavior Disorders; Learning Disabilities; Deaf Education; Physical and Health Disabilities; Visual Impairment; or Gifted; and 3. Complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
3. Currently employed by a Georgia school system
4. Recommendation from a building-level and district administrator
Endorsement Details:
When:
Cost:
Member: $1300 per person
Non-Member: $1500 per person
Courses:
The K-5 Math Endorsement is comprised of three 50-hour courses that must be completed in the following sequence:
Number, Operations, and Algebraic Reasoning – Part 1– 50 Hours: This course focuses on content-specific pedagogy and instructional strategies. This course will address instructional practices that will allow the candidate to demonstrate knowledge of the development, use, and multiple representations of numbers and number systems and the use of the major concepts and techniques of algebra for grades K-5.
Number, Operations, and Algebraic Reasoning – Part 2– 50 Hours: This course is a continuation of Number, Operations, and Algebraic Reasoning – Part 1.
Geometry, Data Analysis, and Probability – 50 Hours: This course focuses on preparing candidates to broaden their understanding of fundamental concepts of geometry and ability to solve measurement and geometry problems using multiple strategies, manipulatives, and technological tools and to make decisions and predictions through collecting, representing, processing, summarizing, analyzing, and transforming data taken from real-world scenarios.
Program Textbooks:
Books and materials are included in regional cohorts. School Systems hosting in-district cohorts will be responsible for purchasing books and materials.
Hattie. J., Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2017). Visible learning for mathematics. Corwin.
Van De Walle, J., Karp, K., & Bay-Williams, J. (2019). Elementary and middle school mathematics: teaching developmentally. Pearson.