Endorsement Programs

READING ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM

 

Overview

The  Northeast Georgia RESA Reading Endorsement program is based on standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Rule 505-3-.96.  The three courses included in the Reading Endorsement program are structured to provide candidates with a solid understanding of theory and practice in quality reading instruction.

 

Courses

The Reading Endorsement program consists of three courses:​

1. Foundations of Teaching Reading in a Diverse Society (50 hours)

2. Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (50 hours)

3. Reading and Literacy Across the Curriculum (50 hours)

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Purpose

All courses have several purposes for candidates:

• To build upon current research and research-based practices that enable teachers to engage students in the dynamic, interactive process of constructing meaning from text

• To provide candidates with a solid understanding of the theory and practice of quality reading instruction

• To provide a solid understanding of the nature of the reading process, the reading program, and correcting reading difficulties

• To teach evaluation of school needs and organization of reading instruction

• To aid teachers in becoming leaders in professional development and in collaborations focusing on reading instruction

• To provide opportunities to demonstrate their expertise in identifying and correcting reading difficulties and to plan appropriate reading instruction to meet identified needs of students

Application Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for entry into a K-5 Science Endorsement cohort: Endorsement Application Link & Memorandum of Agreement

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• Currently employed by a school system

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum of 2.5 GPA

• A valid Level 4 or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate

• Complete Application Packet 

• Register for the first course in the endorsement at https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/site/login 

 

Please note: The courses will be through the NEGA RESA Canvas Platform. Approximately a week before the first course starts, participants will receive an invitation to join the class. The invitation will be sent to the email used for registration.  At that point, please create a NEGA RESA’s Canvas account.