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 |
"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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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 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are interested in hosting a Math Recovery® Specialist course (Part One or Part Two), please contact the organization at courses@mathrecovery.org. There is a limit for the number of courses the organization can host every year. The selection of sites is based on several factors (e.g., geographical region, number of participants, adequate training space, etc.).
When thinking in terms of certification, the participant has up to two years to complete the necessary components. This timeline is applicable for both Math Recovery® Specialist, Part One and Math Recovery® Specialist, Part Two. See the FAQs for more information about the difference between certification and course completion, along with the length of a Math Recovery® Specialist course.
Attendance and participation for each team meeting in Math Recovery® Specialist courses is important and expected. Meeting days and times are shared prior to the start of the course, allowing participants to arrange their schedules accordingly. Please work proactively if you know that you have a conflict with a team meeting by working with the course facilitator. In the event of an emergency, it is important to maintain communication with your facilitator.
Attendance at all virtual meetings and face-to-face days is required for these professional development experiences.
One-on-one coaching is offered throughout the Math Recovery Specialist courses.
- Assessment coaching supports participants with assessment administration, coding/notating, and analysis.
- Instructional coaching supports participants with where to go next instructionally with students.
There is no expectation to take both Math Recovery® Specialist courses. Participants will start with the first course (MRSp1). They have the choice to take the second course (MRSp2) if they find the content applicable to their learning.
The course length for Math Recovery® Specialist, Part One (MRSp1) is typically 9-12 months. Participants have up to two years to complete the components for certification or course completion. The course length for Math Recovery® Specialist, Part Two (MRSp2) is typically 6-9 months. Participants have up to two years to complete the components for certification or course completion.
Math Recovery® Specialist: Part One and Math Recovery® Specialist: Part Two have two different options for completion.
The first option is course completion. The course completion option provides flexibility for the educator who may have time constraints or role-specific needs. Course completion provides an opportunity for valuable learning within the MRSp courses while providing flexibility in meeting the requirements. Course completion allows for sufficient knowledge to support student learning without needing full certification.
The second option is certification. The certification option offers a deeper level of study and implementation for the educator who regularly provides one-on-one or small-group instruction. This option is also intended for those who are interested in pursuing Math Recovery® leadership opportunities (MRSp Leader or Add+VantageMR Champion). The certification process involves more comprehensive coursework, leading to a deeper understanding of Math Recovery® principles and practices. The certification process encourages continuous professional development and critical reflection, fostering ongoing growth, and improvement in your teaching practice.
The first option is course completion. The course completion option provides flexibility for the educator who may have time constraints or role-specific needs. Course completion provides an opportunity for valuable learning within the MRSp courses while providing flexibility in meeting the requirements. Course completion allows for sufficient knowledge to support student learning without needing full certification.
The second option is certification. The certification option offers a deeper level of study and implementation for the educator who regularly provides one-on-one or small-group instruction. This option is also intended for those who are interested in pursuing Math Recovery® leadership opportunities (MRSp Leader or Add+VantageMR Champion). The certification process involves more comprehensive coursework, leading to a deeper understanding of Math Recovery® principles and practices. The certification process encourages continuous professional development and critical reflection, fostering ongoing growth, and improvement in your teaching practice.
The 100 teaching hours involves assessing and instructing students to apply course content in a one-on-one and small group setting. The completion of the 100 teaching hours includes teaching cycles with one-on-one students for 50 to 80 hours, along with 20 to 50 hours of small group instruction.
The 100 teaching hours for the Math Recovery® Specialist: Part One course is applicable for those completing the certification option. For more information about certification, see the FAQs.
The 100 teaching hours for the Math Recovery® Specialist: Part One course is applicable for those completing the certification option. For more information about certification, see the FAQs.
The 50 teaching hours involves assessing and instructing students with a variety of relevant course content in a one-on-one and/or small group setting. The completion of the 50 teaching hours includes one-on-one or small group work in addition and subtraction to 100 and multiplication and division. The US Math Recovery Council® recommends work with students at grade levels 3-5.
The 50 teaching hours for the Math Recovery® Specialist: Part Two course is applicable for those completing the certification option. For more information about certification, see the FAQs.
The 50 teaching hours for the Math Recovery® Specialist: Part Two course is applicable for those completing the certification option. For more information about certification, see the FAQs.
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