Coastal Plains RESA Professional
Learning

Endorsement Classes 2011-2012
These classes require rigorous college-level work.
Attendance at ALL class meetings is required for credit!

Contact your System Professional Learning Coordinator for approval!


Participants are responsible for purchasing the books for these courses. Books will not be available for purchase at the first class. Participants should order in advance and bring books to the first class.
 

 


Teacher/Candidate Prerequisites: 

Georgia Teacher Certification
 (valid, clear renewable certificate)
Currently employed by a Georgia school system
Two years successful teaching experience prior to enrolling in program
Recommendation from school system Professional Learning Coordinator and supervisor
A commitment to rigorous work


Registration Procedure for Gifted In-Field Endorsement and Reading Endorsement
*** Submit forms to Coastal Plains RESA. Do NOT mail forms to NWRESA!

1.
Candidate submits the Endorsement Application*** form to the System PL Coordinator for approval. This form requires letters of recommendation from 2 supervisors. Read the application carefully for requirements.

2. Candidate completes the Teacher Candidate Dispositions Record.***

3. Candidate prints a current copy of his/her clear renewable Georgia teaching certificate.

4.
Candidate submits the complete packet to the Professional Learning Coordinator at Coastal Plains RESA.

5. Attendance is mandatory at the first class meeting to be considered enrolled in the program. NO EXCEPTIONS!
 

Please purchase text books prior to the first day of class.
Ordering information at
http://www.cpresa.org/Staff_Development/courses/endorsements0809.htm.

Attendance is mandatory for face-to-face classes!!

Characteristics of Gifted Students

(1st of 4 courses in gifted 
endorsement series)


***
Endorsement application form and packet must be sent to Coastal Plains RESA.
Do NOT mail forms to NWRESA!
$350
Participants are responsible for purchasing books.

Aug. 23, Sept 13,  & Oct. 4, 2011

4:00 - 9:00 pm

Coastal Plains RESA Room A

5 PLUs Kathy Jones
Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted

(2nd of 4 courses in gifted
endorsement series)

$250

Participants are responsible for purchasing books. 

Oct. 25, Nov. 15,  & Dec 6, 2011

4:00 - 9:00 pm Coastal Plains RESA Room A 5 PLUs Kathy Jones 
Assessment of Gifted Students

(3rd of 4 courses in gifted
endorsement series)
$250
Participants are responsible for purchasing books.

Jan. 31,  & Mar. 6, 2012

4:00 - 9:00 pm Coastal Plains RESA Room A 5 PLUs Kathy Jones 
Curriculum and Program Development for the Gifted

(4th of 4 courses in gifted
endorsement series)
$250
Participants are responsible for purchasing books.

March 26 & May 1, 2012

4:00 - 9:00 pm Coastal Plains RESA Room A 5 PLUs Kathy Jones 
Attendance is mandatory for face-to-face classes!!
*** Submit forms to Coastal Plains RESA. Do NOT mail forms to NWRESA!

Last Update: 2/2/12

Cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the beginning of a class to receive a refund.  If not employed by a member system of Coastal Plains RESA, please contact Odessa Valentin ovalentin@cpresa.org  or  by phone (229) 546 - 4094, ext. 110 for more information.