584-220-0090
Foundational Mathematics
(1) Purpose: A Foundational Mathematics endorsement indicates that an educator is qualified to teach prekindergarten through grade 12 assignments in Foundational Mathematics as provided by the TSPC Licensure Guide for Foundational Mathematics.
(2) An educator is not authorized to teach in the endorsed area unless and until the endorsement is officially added to the license, except as provided in OAR 584-210-0170, Atypical Assignments and OAR 584-210-0160, License on Conditional Assignment.
(3) Adding to Existing Preliminary Teaching License: A Foundational Mathematics endorsement may be added to an existing Preliminary Teaching license by demonstrating content knowledge and completing Foundational Mathematics pedagogy requirements as defined in this rule. To be eligible to add a Foundational Mathematics endorsement to an existing Preliminary Teaching License, an applicant must:
(a) Provide documentation of a passing score on the Commission-approved subject mastery test for Foundational Mathematics; and
(b) Meet one of the following Foundational Mathematics pedagogy requirements:
(A) Admission to and completion of a Commission-approved Foundational Mathematics preparation program; or
(B) Complete a Foundational Mathematics pedagogy course of at least three quarter or two semester hours acceptable to the Commission. The course must include the word pedagogy or methods in the course title or must be acceptable to the Commission upon evaluation of course syllabi or other evidence; or
(C) Complete a supervised practicum in a Foundational Mathematics assignment in a public school setting. To verify the practicum, a school district must submit a PEER form and a statement verifying that:
(i) The applicant completed at least 60 hours of a supervised practicum in Foundational Mathematics courses;
(ii) The practicum was supervised by a teacher holding a Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching license with a Foundational or Advanced Mathematics endorsement;
(iii) The applicant has obtained the required pedagogy skills to teach Foundational Mathematics.
Note: The district must indicate in the statement that the supervisory teacher supports the verification of applicant skill level.
(iv) At the Executive Director’s or Licensure Director’s discretion, other Foundational Mathematics teaching experience such as teaching in at a post-secondary institution or in a private school setting may qualify to satisfy the practicum experience. In these settings, verification from the employer of satisfactory completion of the teaching experience with at least 60 clock hours of Foundational Mathematics instruction is required to qualify as a suitable practicum to add the endorsement.
(c) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the endorsement in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050.
Note: Adding the endorsement at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to add the licensure renewal process.
(4) Adding Foundational Mathematics Endorsement to Other Licenses: To be eligible to add a Foundational Mathematics endorsement to an existing Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license, an applicant must:
(a) Provide documentation of a passing score on the Commission-approved subject mastery test for Foundational Mathematics; and
(b) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the endorsement in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050.
Note: Adding the endorsement at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to add the licensure renewal process.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 – 342.430, 342.455 – 342.495 & 342.553
Hist.: TSPC 12-2015, f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16; TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16