STEM Endorsement

The STEM Endorsement at Metro RESA is a GaPSC approved preparation program that provides approved candidates with the coursework and related field experience required to add the STEM field to a current Georgia Professional Certificate.

STEM Endorsement Flyer

If you are interested in receiving more information about the Metro RESA STEM Endorsement, complete the program interest form.

Overview
- Year-long program
- 160 contact hours/16 PLUs
- Comprised of 2 separate courses, with an additional embedded authentic residency
- Virtual delivery via Blackboard and Zoom; to include synchronous and asynchronous models
- STEM Endorsement informational video
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the core ideas, practices, and resources of the STEM disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to real-world STEM problems
- Intentionally integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in logical, thoughtful ways through problem-based learning experiences
- Critically evaluate complex data, draw evidence-based conclusions, and engage in effective argumentation across the STEM disciplines
- Enhance knowledge of the benefits of STEM to make informed decisions about challenges facing the next generation, STEM workforce development, and related career opportunities
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must hold a valid T-4 or higher, Clear Renewable Certificate in any teaching, service, or leadership field.
- Candidates must have at least one year of successful teaching experience.
- Candidates must be recommended by their employing principal or supervisor.
Tuition Costs
- The individual course cost is $525.
- The total cost for both required courses is $1050.
- Participants will not be allowed to begin a course until payment is received by Metro RESA.
  - All fees are non-refundable.

Course I: Elements of STEM (80 hours/8 PLUs)
This is a 60-hour course with an additional 20 hours of an embedded STEM in Action residency to apply the elements of STEM in classrooms, for a total of 80 hours. 50% of the course will be offered synchronously online and 50% asynchronously.

The course goals include:
- Analyze the core ideas, practices, and resources of the STEM disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Intentionally integrate mathematics and science in logical, thoughtful ways
- Intentionally integrate technology and engineering with science and mathematics
- STEM in Action Residency (embedded throughout the courses), includes collaborative planning with STEM colleagues, visiting a STEM certified school, writing a grant, maintaining a collection of STEM resources and best practices, and teaching STEM lessons developed in coursework
Course II: Intersections of STEM (80 hours/8 PLUs)
This is a 60-hour course with an additional 20 hours of an embedded STEM in Action residency to apply the intersections of STEM in their classrooms, for a total of 80 hours. 70% of the course is offered asynchronously and 30% of the classes will be held in synchronous sessions.

The course goals include:
- Integrating STEM disciplines through the development of a PBL unit
- STEM in Action Residency (embedded throughout the courses), includes collaborative planning with STEM colleagues, visiting a STEM certified school, writing a grant, maintaining a collection of STEM resources and best practices, and teaching STEM lessons developed in coursework
STEM in Action Residency

The STEM in Action Residency is embedded throughout the courses and includes collaborative planning with STEM colleagues, visiting a STEM certified school, writing a grant, maintaining a collection of STEM resources, and teaching STEM lessons developed in coursework. (A total of 40 hours of STEM in Action Residency is embedded into course I and course II.)
Resource Requirements
- Computer with working camera, audio, and stable internet capabilities compatible with Chrome and supporting Blackboard and Zoom platforms

For more information, contact the Metro RESA STEM Endorsement Coordinator, Dr. Donna Barrett.

Meet the Coordinator

Dr. Donna Barrett, Ph.D., Metro RESA STEM Endorsement Coordinator

Dr. Donna Barrett is the coordinator of the STEM endorsement. She recently retired from her role as the STEM Director in Fulton County Schools where she was responsible for science curriculum and professional development. She previously worked at Metro RESA in the role of K-12 Science Instructional Supervisor and Coordinator of the K-5 Science Endorsement. She also previously worked at the Georgia Institute of Technology as the Program Director for the GIFT (Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers) program and coordinated internships in university and corporate settings for science and mathematics teachers. She taught science at the middle and high school levels for eighteen years. She earned a Ph.D. in Teaching & Learning with a concentration in Science Education at Georgia State University in 2014. She is a past president Georgia Science Teacher Association and the Georgia Science Supervisors Association. She is a licensed real estate agent for Keller Williams Intown and a STEM/Science consultant.

STEM Endorsement

Overview

Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Tuition Costs

Course I: Elements of STEM (80 hours/8 PLUs)

Course II: Intersections of STEM (80 hours/8 PLUs)

STEM in Action Residency

Resource Requirements

Meet the Coordinator