About Math Recovery® Specialist Courses
Math Recovery® Specialist provides a deep level of professional development and support through the US Math Recovery Council®. The course includes intensive experiences through instructional cycles, ongoing reflection, and fine-tuning of teaching. This results in a high level of expertise with Math Recovery® teaching to support all students in a small group or one-on-one capacity. Math Recovery® Specialist is offered face-to-face or virtual in a two-part series:
- Math Recovery® Specialist, Part 1 (MRSp1): Advancement and Specialization in Number Learning for Primary Grades
- Math Recovery® Specialist, Part 2 (MRSp2): Advancement and Specialization in Number Learning for the Intermediate Grades
Math Recovery® Specialist is a rigorous opportunity to cultivate highly-specialized knowledge and teaching experiences in foundational math content, assessment, and instruction. The course contains collegial team meetings, active work with students, independent learning activities, and one-on-one support from a Math Recovery® facilitator.
Through the intentionality and depth of this professional development, the Math Recovery® Specialist is able to precisely diagnose students’ levels of understanding and design instruction to advance students’ mathematical thinking in both small group and one-one settings.
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"This intensive course has allowed me to learn more about mathematics than any other professional development course in my 20 year career. I feel equipped to support the range of learners in my school with appropriate assessments and instruction."
Lauren Nitti, Course Participant Aspen, CO |
Lauren Nitti, Course Participant
Aspen, CO
Math Recovery® Specialist, Part 1Intervention and Specialization in Number Learning for the Primary Grades |
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| No Prerequisites Required |
| The Math Recovery® Specialist, Part One Course (MRSp1) includes assessment and teaching topics, specifically addition and subtraction, structuring numbers, number word sequences, numeral identification, and conceptual place value. The course length is typically 9-12 months*. After the completion of this course, participants have the understanding to provide targeted advancement for all students, along with being a valuable resource for supporting educators in a district-wide capacity**. |
Face-to-Face Course Includes:
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Face-to-Face & Virtual Course Materials Include:
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| *See the FAQs for more information on the length of the course. |
| **Beyond the course on-going support is available for purchase. |
| Attend A Course Plan A Course |
Math Recovery® Specialist, Part 2Intervention and Specialization in Number Learning for the Intermediate Grades |
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| Math Recovery® Specialist, Part One is a prerequisite. |
| The Math Recovery® Specialist, Part Two Course (MRSp2) is an extension of the Math Recovery® Specialist, Part One Course (MRSp1). This course includes assessment and teaching topics, specifically number words and numerals, addition and subtraction to 100, and multiplication and division. The course length is typically 6-9 months*. After the completion of this course, participants have the understanding to provide targeted advancement for all students, along with being a valuable resource for supporting educators in a district-wide capacity**. |
Face-to-Face Course Includes:
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Virtual Course Includes:
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Face-to-Face & Virtual Course Materials Include:
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| *See the FAQs for more information on the length of the course. |
| **Beyond the course on-going support is available for purchase. |
| Attend A Course Plan A Course |
Who are these courses recommended for?
The Math Recovery® Specialist courses are recommended for those as listed below.
- Educators whose role is to support advancement of student learning in targeted groups.
- Educators providing access to grade-level content for students.
- Instructional coaches and/or leaders who support mathematics instruction within a school and/or district.
- Educators who support students in mathematics within a special education setting.
Math Recovery® Specialist is the pathway to developing local leadership and sustainability. Please note, certification in Math Recovery® Specialist, Part One is a prerequisite for the Math Recovery® Specialist (Part One) Leader course. Certification in Math Recovery® Specialist, Part Two is also a prerequisite for the Math Recovery® Specialist (Part Two) Leader course.
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