Seattle University and the Puget Sound ESD. Online Secondary Math Endorsement Academy. Program Overview

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1 Seattle University and the Puget Sound ESD Online Secondary Math Endorsement Academy Program Overview Seattle University / PSESD

2 Program Overview Philosophy Seattle University, in partnership with Puget Sound Educational School District, has created an innovative program, the Online Secondary Math Endorsement Academy (Academy), that allows educators to complete the coursework designed to prepare teachers to pass the state examination for endorsement requirements. Our Academy s coursework will be completed in one year, and focuses on both the content and the pedagogy necessary to be an effective teacher. The advantage for teachers is that while the program has been designed and the courses outlined jointly by college and the PSESD, the actual teaching will be done primarily by lead teachers and coaches from the region. This means that while supervision and assistance will come from Seattle University, instruction will be firmly rooted in the classrooms where teachers will employ their new skills. Location All courses are held online, two evenings a week. Each class session consists of a 2 hour synchronous session supplemented by 1 hour of asynchronous work. Additional homework is assigned for each class session. You must have access to a computer and Internet connection that meet the minimum requirements for connection to the course platform as determined by SU s Office of Information Technology. General Information Online Endorsement in Secondary Math for Certified Teachers Two steps to an endorsement in Secondary Math 1. Take 20 Professional Learning (post-baccalaureate) credits offered two nights a week over the course of one year. Please refer to course calendar for specifics (see pages 6-7). 2. Prepare to take and pass the state mandated examination in secondary math. Certificate 20-credit pathway: Numbers/Quantities/Operations (2 credits) Algebra I (3 credits) Algebra II/Trigonometry (3 credits) Discrete (2 credits) Data, Probability & Statistics (2 credits) Measurement & Geometry (3 credits) Calculus (3 credits) Nature of Mathematics: Inquiry & Student Involvement (2 credits) 2015 Seattle University / PSESD 2

3 Application Process Early applications are due by April 15, Late applications are due by August 5, Applicants must submit the academy registration form and a copy of their valid Washington State teaching certificate. Submit application materials by to e-academy@seattleu.edu, by fax to (206) or by mail to: Tuition Annique Atwater Online Math Academy Seattle University College of Education th Ave, PO Box Seattle, WA Post-Baccalaureate Tuition Per credit fee: Per quarter technology fee: $225 $90 (total of $270) Total Academy fee: $4, Materials, books, test fees, endorsement processing fees and graduate application fees are not included in the Academy fee and are the responsibility of the participant. Post-baccalaureate or graduate-level track must be indicated at the time of application and cannot be changed during the program. Graduatelevel students must complete the ENES Master s program within 6 years of the first academy course in order to apply credits to the graduate program requirements. Academy fees area non-refundable. Participation Details Attendance Each course and session progressively builds on each other to assist participants to successfully complete the Academy and to teach in a school. With the structure and schedule of the Academy, regular, timely attendance is vital to participant success. Participants must attend all course sessions. If a participant must miss any portion of a session, the instructor must be notified prior to the absence. The instructor will provide the work required to make up the missed session. If you have extenuating circumstances that will cause you to miss multiple sessions, please contact the program coordinator at Seattle University as soon as possible to discuss your participation in the program Seattle University / PSESD 3

4 Grading and Assignments All courses will be graded on an A, B, F and N scale. During the first session of each course, participants will be provided specific requirements for obtaining each available grade. Outside assignments will be included in course work as a regular aspect of independent practice, reflection and implementation activities. Participants interested in receiving graduate credit will indicate graduate credit at the time of registration and will complete an additional graduate-level assignment for each course. Textbooks and Supplies Participants will purchase textbooks and supporting materials. A list of texts will be provided upon admission to the program. This academy will also require a graphing calculator. Computer Requirements Participants must have regular, reliable access to the Internet and a working computer that meets our minimum standards. Information on SU s technology requirements are available from the Office of Information Technology at Inclement Weather and Emergency Communication System As a guideline, Seattle University s inclement weather schedule will be followed for all course sessions. An emergency and phone list will be created to allow for instructor communication to participants in case of last minute changes or conditions that arise. In the event of a cancellation, the class meeting will be rescheduled. Refund policy There are no refunds for the Academy once payment is made for the program. If extenuating circumstances arise, please contact the Seattle University program coordinator as soon as possible to discuss the surrounding circumstances Seattle University / PSESD 4

5 Seattle University Academy CONTACT INFORMATION Academy Website Seattle University College of Education th Ave P.O. Box Seattle WA Bob Hughes, Ed.D. Associate Dean College of Education at Seattle University (office) (fax) Annique Atwater Program Coordinator, Professional Learning College of Education, Seattle University (office) (fax) 2015 Seattle University / PSESD 5

6 Secondary Math Endorsement Academy Online DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE September October November Sun M T W R F S Sun M T W R F S Sun M T W R F S December January February Sun M T W R F S Sun M T W R F S Sun M T W R F S March April May Sun M T W R F S Sun M T W R F S Sun M T W R F S June Sun M T W R F S

7 Secondary Math Endorsement Academy Online DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Seattle University Quarters Class Location Evening Class Times Fall 2016: Winter 2017: Spring 2017: 9/21/16-12/10/16 1/3/17-3/18/17 3/27/17 6/14/17 Online Monday and Wednesday Evenings 5:00-7:00pm With an additional 1.0 hours of asynchronous work per scheduled session. 0. ONLINE PROGRAM ORIENTATION (0 CREDITS) September 5-14 This session will help students familiarize themselves with the online course tools that will be used throughout the program. There will be one or two synchronous sessions during the two weeks to provide face- to- face support. 1. NUMBERS/QUANTITIES/OPERATIONS (2 CREDITS) September 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 October 4, 6, ALGEBRA I (3 CREDITS) October 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 November 1, 3, 8, 10, ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY (3 CREDITS) November 17, 22, 29 December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, DISCRETE (2 CREDITS) January 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 February 2, 7 5. DATA, PROBABILITY & STATISTICS (2 CREDITS) February 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 March 2 6. MEASUREMENT & GEOMETRY (3 CREDITS) March 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 April 4, 6 7. CALCULUS (3 CREDITS) April 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 May 2, 4, 9, NATURE OF MATHEMATICS: INQUIRY & STUDENT INVOLVEMENT (2 CREDITS) May 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 June 1, 6