FY2021 Endorsements – OPEN for Registration!

**NEW**Online Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Endorsement (PBIS) (three courses)

– Foundations and Critical Features of Schoolwide PBIS

– PBIS in the Clasroom

– Multi-Tiered Systems & Supports

Classes begin August 25, 2020; Registration Deadline August 18, 2020


Online Coaching Endorsement (two courses)

– Fundamentals of Coaching

– Gaining Perspectives: Approaches to Coaching

Classes begin August 20, 2020; Registration Deadline August 13, 2020


Online ESOL Endorsement Self-Directed Classes (three courses)

– Cultural Issues

– Applied Linguistics

– Methods and Materials

Open Enrollment. Fall Courses open July 15th. Candidates have 12 weeks to complete from start date.


Online Gifted Endorsement (RESA Cohort) (three courses)

– Characteristics of the Gifted

– Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted

– Assessment and Program Implementation

Classes begin August 13, 2020; Registration Deadline August 6, 2020  


Blended K-5 Mathematics Endorsement (three courses)

– Number and Operations

– Algebra, Data Analysis and Probability

– Geometry and Measurement

Note: In residence classes are held on select Saturdays to allievate week night classes.

Classes begin September 5, 2020; Registration Deadline August 25, 2020 


Online K-5 Science Endorsement – RESA Cohort (three courses)

– Physical Science

– Earth Science

– Life Science

Classes begin August 19, 2020; Registration Deadline August 10, 2020


Online Reading Endorsement Self-Directed (three courses)

– Foundations of Teaching Reading

– Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Area

– Reading Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation

Open Enrollment. Fall Courses open July 15th. Candidates have 12 weeks to complete from start date.


 Online STEM Endorsement (two courses)

– Foundations of STEM

– Curriculum Design and Instruction for STEM Education

Classes begin August 17, 2020; Registration Deadline August 10, 2020


Online Teaching Endorsement Self-Directed (three courses)

– Foundations of Online Instruction

– Online Instruction Delivery

– Online Instruction Design

Open Enrollment. Fall Courses open July15th. Candidates have 12 weeks to complete from start date.


Online Special Education Transition Endorsement (three courses)

– Foundations and Student Self-Determination

– Transition Assessment, Planning and Collaboration

– Delivery of Transition Services and Program Evaluation

Classes begin August 19, 2020; Registration Deadline August 10, 2020


Online Student Support Team Coordinator (two courses) 

– Foundations of Intervention through the MTSS/SST Process

– Coordinating and Implementing MTSS/SST Program

Classes begin August 20, 2020; Registration Deadline August 13, 2020


Online Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement (two courses)

– Instructional Phase

– Internship Phase

Classes begin August 17, 2020; Registration Deadline August 10, 2020


Teacher Leader Endorsement

– Weekday Cohort and Saturday Cohort available

Classes begin  August 22, 2020;  Registration Deadline August 10, 2020


Vision Impairment Endorsement Cohort 10 (seven courses – blended)

– Characteristics and Psychology

– Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease of the Eye

– Assistive Technology (Blended Course: Residency Required)

– Orientation and Mobility (Blended Course: Residency Required)

– Literary Braille & Braille for Learning Online SPED

– Assessment of Learners with Visual Impairments

– Methods of Instruction for the Visually Impaired

Classes begin August 10, 2020; Registration Deadline August 3, 2020


**** Coming Fall 2020:  Computer Science Endorsement ****

For additional information contact:

Christina Pearson, Professional Learning Admin Assistant, cpearson@mgresa.us

Dr. Robin Smith, Professional Learning Director, rsmith@mgresa.us