Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization

Are you a California multiple subjects credentialed teacher seeking to improve your teaching and learning environment?  Consider advancing your career with the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA) program. This 10 month program will advance your mathematics teaching for grades pre-K through 8 (pre-algebra), and establish your expertise as educator in California schools.

This program is designed to equip multiple/ single subject credentialed teachers with advanced expertise in mathematics, focusing on both Math subject content knowledge and pedagogical strategies.  The knowledge and skills you gain will prepare you to:

  • Develop and coordinate Math curriculum.
  • Coach Math teachers and design/implement intensive Mathematics interventions.
  • Support teachers to effectively intervene, accommodate, and differentiate their Mathematics instruction to increase student engagement and proficiency in Mathematics.
  • Develop programs and deliver staff development for Mathematics education programs.

USC Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization Program (Added Authorization) is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Curriculum

The Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA) aims to equip teachers with the necessary skills to effectively teach mathematics, understand student thinking, and respond to diverse learning needs. This comprehensive approach combines content knowledge with pedagogical skills, enabling teachers to create more engaging and effective mathematics instruction for pre-k through pre-algebra.

  • Conceptual understanding
    • Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts behind mathematical content expectations.
  • Developmental progression
    • Understand how mathematical concepts evolve and build upon each other across different grade levels.
  • Pedagogical content knowledge
    • Recognize common strategies students use to solve problems.
    • Identify typical struggles students face in specific content areas.
    • Apply appropriate instructional strategies and tools to address students’ needs.

Coursework

  • Complete MIAA in 10 months.
  • Evening classes for working professionals.
  • Fall Start week of August 4, 2025
  • Spring Start week of January 12, 2026

Term 1

  • Probability, Data Analysis, & Statistics

    Design inclusive lesson plans that address diverse student needs. Utilize various assessments to inform your planning and reinforce students’ progress toward learning objectives

     

    Number Concepts and Number Theory (Fieldwork course)

    Analyze students’ thinking, identify patterns, and differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.

     

    Geometry Reasoning

    Select and adapt instructional activities to foster understanding, using assessments to guide student progress.

Term 2

  • Rational Numbers & Proportional Reasoning

    Learn to lead class discussions that make key lesson ideas explicit to students.

    Algebraic Reasoning (Fieldwork course)

    Address common student struggles with algebraic concepts using evidence-based practices.