Metro
Metro RESA Conversion from ECE
Mathematics Endorsement to K-5
Mathematics Endorsement
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Denise Huddlestun
Metro RESA Math Coordinator
Congratulations -on having earned the Early
Childhood Mathematics
Endorsement
Objectives
• Provide information about the conversion
from the Early Childhood Mathematics
Endorsement to the K-5 Mathematics
Endorsement
• Answer questions of previous completers
about the conversion
ECE Mathematics Endorsement
• The Early Childhood Mathematics
Endorsement will remain on your certificate.
• As a result of HB 280, the mathematics
endorsement is now the K-5 Mathematics
Endorsement requiring a pedagogy specific
course and Authentic Residency.
HB 280
• (b)(1)(A) On and after July 1, 2010, a
kindergarten or elementary school teacher in
a local school system who receives an
endorsement in mathematics, science, or both
from the Professional Standards Commission
shall receive a stipend of $1,000.00 per
endorsement for each year each such
endorsement is in effect, up to a maximum of
five years.
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/fulltext/hb280.htm
HB 280
• (B) After five years, such teacher may continue
to receive such stipend if he or she meets or
exceeds student achievement criteria
established by the Office of Student
Achievement.
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/fulltext/hb280.htm
HB 280
• (C) Upon expiration of five years, or any year
thereafter that such a teacher does not meet
or exceed student achievement as required by
subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, such
teacher shall cease to receive the stipend.
• (D) This paragraph shall be subject to
appropriations by the General Assembly.
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/fulltext/hb280.htm
HB 280
• (2)(A) In order to qualify for the stipend
pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection,
math and science endorsements shall:
• (i) Be based on post-baccalaureate nondegree
programs, independent of an initial
preparation program in early childhood
education;
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/fulltext/hb280.htm
HB 280
• (ii) Consist of a minimum of three courses, of
which two courses shall be focused on the
advancement of content knowledge and one
course, or any additional course, shall be focused
on content-specific pedagogy and proven
strategies for teaching math or science to
children in kindergarten through fifth grade; and
• (iii) Include an authentic residency experience
with a focus on application of knowledge and
skills.
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/fulltext/hb280.htm
Conversion
Previous completers may convert to the K-5
Mathematics Endorsement by submitting the
Conversion Application by June 15, 2012. The
portfolio with the necessary documentation
evidence for conversion must be received no
later than July 1, 2012.
Conversion
• The candidate must have earned the Early
Childhood Mathematics Endorsement through
Metro RESA.
• The candidate must pay $100 conversion fee
for portfolio evaluation and processing fees
for recommendation for certification
conversion. The processing fee must be
submitted with the application packet.
Conversion
Review Cycle
Portfolio
Submission Date
Review Cycle
Dates
Fall 2010
December 1,
2010
December 1 –
December 15, 2010
Summer 2011
Fall 2011
July 1, 2011
December 1,
2011
July 5 - 18, 2011
December 1 –
December 15, 2011
Spring 2012
July 1, 2012
July 6 – July 20,
2012
Documents for Conversion
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Application Form for Conversion
K-5 Mathematics Observation Rubric
K-5 Mathematics Unit Rubric (AL 1.2 and 1.3)
Reflections Rubric
Student Work Sample with Teacher
Commentary
• Assessment Rubric
• Working with Diverse Students Rubric
• K-5 Mathematics Unit Rubric (SBI 1.5)
Documents can be downloaded from the
website.
http://www.ciclt.net/sn/new/n_detail.aspx?Clie
ntCode=mresa&N_ID=300396
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Review of Portfolios
• The Metro RESA K-5 Mathematics Endorsement
Coordinator will coordinate the review of the
portfolios submitted by previous completers. If
submissions are not at the proficient level,
feedback will be provided and additional learning
experiences may be recommended prior to
resubmission of the artifacts. The revised artifacts
must be at the proficient level when resubmitted
by the specified date to earn recommendation for
conversion to the K-5 Mathematics Endorsement.
Questions??
Contact Information:
Denise Huddlestun
Denise.huddlestun@mresa.org
Documents can be downloaded from the website.
http://www.ciclt.net/sn/new/n_detail.aspx?ClientC
ode=mresa&N_ID=300396