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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.36 - Renewal Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary.
Georgia's renewable certificates are the Standard Professional,
				Performance-Based Professional, Advanced Professional, Lead Professional and
				Life certificates. Renewable licenses are Adjunct, Educational Interpreter,
				Non-Instructional Aide, Paraprofessional and Support Personnel. These
				certificates and licenses are valid for a five (5)-year period (except for the
				Life certificate), during which time the requirements outlined below must be
				met unless the most recent certificate or license issued is exempt from
				professional learning as outlined in section (8)(a) below.
(2)
Educators who work in schools,
			 agencies, or other education organizations in Georgia.
(a) Individuals employed by a Georgia LUA:
			 certificate and license holders who are employed by a Georgia LUA in a position
			 requiring certification at the time of renewal application must satisfy
			 professional learning requirements as outlined below, with the exceptions noted
			 in section 3 below. Employing LUAs shall document fulfillment of these
			 requirements and verify their completion as part of the renewal application
			 package:
1. A criminal record check, unless
			 exempted in section (4) below.
2.
			 Engaging in professional learning on a continuing basis by fully participating
			 in the LUA's professional learning community as documented by the individual's
			 supervisor and described in GaPSC Guidelines accompanying this rule.
3. The following individuals employed by a
			 Georgia LUA in a position requiring certification may renew their certificates
			 without meeting the professional learning requirements outlined in this
			 section:
(i) Individuals who also hold valid
			 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification at the
			 time of renewal in a field comparable to one held on their Georgia educator
			 certificate.
(ii) Individuals
			 certified in the service fields of Speech and Language Pathology, Audiology,
			 School Psychology, School Counseling and School Social Work who meet optional
			 requirements associated with GaPSC-accepted state or national credentials as
			 outlined in the appropriate GaPSC field rules as long as this is approved by
			 the supervisor as appropriate for professional learning.
(iii) Non-Instructional Aide, Support
			 Personnel License, and Adjunct License holders shall complete professional
			 learning as determined by the employing LUA.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.38 - Certificate Correction

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			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Educator Responsibility. It is the
			 responsibility of the individual educator to maintain an accurate, valid
			 Georgia certificate.
(2) Correction
			 Procedures.
(a) When a new certificate or
			 correspondence is received by the educator, it should be examined carefully.
			 Any questions should be addressed either with the employing local unit of
			 administration (LUA) or the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
			 If an error is detected, the educator has forty-five (45) days to contact the
			 GaPSC by submission of a letter of explanation. Appropriate corrective action
			 will be taken by the GaPSC.
(b) If
			 the GaPSC discovers an error, it will take measures to make the necessary
			 correction. A certificate issued in error to an ineligible applicant may be
			 subject to recall (invalidation). Necessary corrections involving validity or
			 certificate level dates will be retroactive to the date eligibility was
			 established, but no earlier than the most recent July 1. Under certain
			 conditions, as outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.32 VALIDITY PERIODS AND DATING
			 OF CERTIFICATES, the LUA superintendent or appropriate designee may request
			 additional changes to the certificate level effective date.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.39 - Certification Appeal

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary.
This rule creates a formalized system of tiered reviews
			 that allows individuals to appeal certification decisions resulting in a denial
			 based on a staff analysis of application documentation. The decision at each
			 tier is based solely on review of an individual's written appeal. There are two
			 (2) tiers of appeal, which include:
(a) Tier
			 1. A review by the Certification Appeals Committee with a written decision by
			 the Chair of the Certification Appeals Committee of the Georgia Professional
			 Standards Commission (GaPSC).
(b)
			 Tier 2. A review and written decision by the Executive Secretary of the Georgia
			 Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.41 - Privacy of Information

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			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Background. The Family Educational Rights
			 and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law regarding an individual's
			 right to privacy; the Buckley/Pell amendment (Privacy Act) sets extensive
			 guidelines for the release and subsequent use of information from
			 post-secondary education records.
(2) Procedures.
(a) Education records, once released by an
			 institution, are the property of the student and may be released only for a
			 specific purpose (i.e., employment or certification). The organization
			 receiving the transcripts is responsible for protecting the document owner's
			 privacy. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) will not,
			 without the applicant's authorization, release any information not considered
			 public record under federal and state law.
(b) Information will not be released to the
			 spouse, parent, sibling or children of an individual without specific
			 authorization. Confidential information, such as test scores and grades on
			 transcripts, will not be released.
(c) The GaPSC, while maintaining microfilm
			 and electronic copies of original transcripts, cannot copy or provide copies of
			 transcripts to individuals or to other offices, agencies or institutions except
			 in cases of criminal or GaPSC Ethics Division Investigation.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.42 - Clearance Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary.
The Clearance
			 certificate verifies that an individual employed in Georgia has successfully
			 completed fingerprint and criminal background check requirements and has no
			 convictions of any felony; any crime involving moral turpitude; any other
			 criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, sale or
			 possession of a controlled substance or marijuana; or any sexual offense; and
			 does not have a certificate or license that is currently revoked or suspended
			 in Georgia or any other state. There are no academic requirements necessary to
			 qualify for this certificate and it does not authorize the holder to be
			 considered in-field for any position or allow experience earned while holding
			 the certificate to be used toward certification. Employees of charter schools
			 and charter systems must hold a Clearance certificate even if not required to
			 hold any other certification. All holders of this certificate are subject to
			 the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators (See GaPSC Rule
			 505-6-.01 THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
			 EDUCATORS).
(a) Georgia statute requires all
			 individuals employed on or after January 1, 2011, by a local unit of
			 administration (LUA) in a position that would require certification without
			 utilization of charter waivers to hold a valid Clearance certificate.
1. The definition of 'educator' for this rule
			 means teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education
			 personnel who would, if not exempted pursuant to a charter, be required to hold
			 an educator certificate, license or permit issued by the GaPSC and individuals
			 who have applied for but have not yet received such certificate, license, or
			 permit.
2. The definition of
			 Georgia 'local unit of administration (LUA)' for this rule has the same meaning
			 as in Code Section
			 20-2-242 and also includes state
			 chartered special schools and commission charter
			 schools.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.43 - Annual Performance Evaluation

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			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
Georgia Code
			 20-2-210 requires that all personnel employed by local units of administration
			 (LUAs) shall have their performance reviewed annually. The purpose of this rule
			 is to define the process for reporting "Unsatisfactory," "Ineffective" and
			 "Needs Development" annual performance evaluations for certificated personnel;
			 the process for reporting successful completion of remediation plans; and the
			 effect of two (2) or more unremediated "Unsatisfactory," "Ineffective" or
			 "Needs Development" annual performance evaluations in a five (5)-year period on
			 certification eligibility, issuance and renewal.
(2)
Definitions.
(a) Certificated personnel include all
			 individuals holding any Renewable or Non-Renewable license or certificate
			 issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), including the
			 Clearance certificate.
(b)
			 Unsatisfactory performance ratings include any annual summative performance
			 rating of "Unsatisfactory," "Ineffective," "Needs Development," or the
			 equivalent.
(c) Satisfactory
			 performance ratings include any annual summative performance rating of
			 "Satisfactory," "Proficient," "Exemplary," or the equivalent.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.44 - Retired Educator Certificate

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
The Retired
			 Educator certificate is a renewable certificate that allows retired Georgia
			 educators to maintain certification for the purposes of substitute teaching or
			 other educational activities for which GaPSC educator certification is not
			 required but may be desirable.
(2)
Requirements.
The Retired Educator certificate may be issued to an
			 educator who meets the following requirements:
(a) Has previously held a GaPSC renewable,
			 professional educator certificate;
(b) Is a retired Georgia educator as verified
			 by:
1. Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
			 (TRS);
2. Comparable Georgia
			 private school system; or
3.
			 Comparable public or private college or university retirement system;
			 and
(c) Does not hold
			 any other valid Georgia educator certificate.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.45 - Montessori Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
Montessori education has over 100 years of history and is
			 practiced in more than 500 public schools across the United States. Both
			 child-centered and highly structured, Montessori education has been shown to
			 increase student achievement while reducing the impact of economic inequity.
			 The Montessori certificate is part of a modified tiered teacher certification
			 system that provides a statewide structure to recognize Montessori teachers,
			 and ensure students in Montessori classrooms have access to fully-implemented
			 Montessori education.
(2)
Definitions.
(a) Montessori
			 Accreditation Counsel for Teacher Education (MACTE) is the international
			 standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education. The
			 Montessori teacher education program, not the college, school, department, or
			 other administrative unit of the institution, receives MACTE accreditation.
			 MACTE is a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional
			 Accreditors (ASPA) and is recognized by the United States Department of
			 Education (ED).
(b) Acceptable
			 Montessori credentials:
1. Professional
			 certificate issued by another state, country or jurisdiction that has signed
			 the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and
			 Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement.
2. Montessori certificate or credential
			 issued by a MACTE-accredited education program provider.
3. Verification letter from a
			 MACTE-accredited program documenting credential level, teacher education
			 program, and date of completion.
4.
			 Letter of Equivalency is issued to an individual by a MACTE-accredited teacher
			 education program and verified by MACTE, confirming after a review of the
			 candidate's transcripts and records that the individual's Montessori teaching
			 credential is equivalent to the credential offered by the MACTE-accredited
			 program issuing the letter. A letter of equivalency may be submitted by a
			 Montessori teacher whose credential was earned before the Montessori teacher
			 education program was accredited.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.46 - Military Support Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
The Military Support certificate identifies and supports
			 transitioning military veterans and their spouses, allowing completion of
			 certification requirements on a modified timeline. Once requirements are met,
			 the appropriate certification will be issued to the individual.
(2)
Definitions.
(a) The term veteran(s) is used to describe
			 active, retired, and transitioning service members.
(b) A Military spouse is an individual
			 married to an active or transitioning service member.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.57 - Teaching Fields

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary
: This rule lists the certification teaching fields offered
			 in the state of Georgia to qualified individuals and outlines how to locate
			 requirements and procedures to qualify for certification.
(2)
Areas of Specialization
. The
			 following teaching fields are offered:
(a)
			 Early Grades Education (B-5).
1. Birth Through
			 Kindergarten (B-K)
2. Elementary
			 Education (Grades P-5)
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.87 - Healthcare Science

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines
			 the requirements and procedures for issuance of a teaching certificate in
			 Healthcare Science P-12, which allows individuals certified in this field to
			 provide students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare.
(2)
Provisional Requirements
(For Individuals Transitioning to a Career in Education).
(a) Issuance.
1. Hold an associate's degree or higher from
			 a GaPSC accepted accredited institution in a healthcare-related
			 field.
2. Hold a valid healthcare
			 professional license, registration, or certification that relates to the
			 healthcare field and has been issued by an appropriate governing or regulatory
			 body, which may be found
here
.
3. Have a minimum of two (2) years of
			 occupational work experience in the healthcare field.
4. Pass the GACE Educator Ethics
			 Assessment.
5. Meet Standards of
			 Conduct.
6. Have the certificate
			 requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration following
			 procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
			 MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.90 - Career and Technical Specializations

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			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
Career and
			 Technical Specializations are one part of the larger area of education
			 curriculum known as Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE). Career
			 and Technical Specializations certification is based on a combination of
			 occupational experience, industry licensing and assessments, and formal study.
			 Upon the receipt of a Provisional certificate, the individual must affiliate
			 with and complete a GaPSC-approved program offered as New Teacher Institute
			 (NTI) or Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GATAPP) program
			 in order to convert to the Induction or Professional certificate.
(2)
Areas of Specialization.
The
			 following Career and Technical Specializations are offered:
a. Architectural Drawing and Design
b. Audio/Video Technology &
			 Film
c. Automotive Service
			 Technology
d. Aviation
e. Barbering
f. Collision Repair
g. Computer Animation
h. Construction
i. Cosmetology
j. Culinary Arts
k. Distribution & Logistics
l. Electronics Technology
m. Esthetics
n. Government and Public Administration
o. Granite Technology
p. Graphic Communications &
			 Design
q. Health Information
			 Technology
r. Information
			 Technology
s. Law, Public Safety,
			 Corrections and Security
t.
			 Manufacturing and Engineering Sciences
u. Marine Service Technology
v. Nails
w. Precision Machine Technology
x. Sheet Metal
y. Welding Technology
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.106 - Academic Content Concentrations

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			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
To serve as a teacher of record in one of five (5)
			 academic content concentrations, Special Education teachers must have the
			 appropriate academic content concentrations designated on their Special
			 Education Certificate. These content concentrations are:
(a) Special Education Language
			 Arts;
(b) Special Education
			 Mathematics;
(c) Special Education
			 Reading;
(d) Special Education
			 Science; and
(e) Special Education
			 Social Science.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.140 - Audiology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27,
			 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
			 issuance of the service certificate in Audiology P-12, which allows individuals
			 certified in this field to identify and treat hearing, balance, tinnitus, and
			 other auditory disorders in students to promote student achievement.
(2)
Professional Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a Standard
			 Professional certificate in the field of Audiology based on meeting one of the
			 following requirements:
(i) Completion of an
			 American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)-approved master's
			 degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution in
			 Audiology;
(ii) Completion of a
			 state-approved certification preparation program in Audiology at the master's
			 degree level - level five (5) - or higher;
(iii) Submission of a valid State of Georgia
			 Audiologist license issued by the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the
			 Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43; or
(iv) Submission of a valid Certificate of
			 Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech, Language and Hearing
			 Association (ASHA).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.141 - Curriculum and Instruction

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
			 issuance of the service certificate in Curriculum and Instruction P-12, which
			 allows individuals certified in this field to have enhanced knowledge and
			 competency in curriculum, teaching, learning, and teacher education.
(2)
Professional Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a
			 Professional certificate in the field of Curriculum and Instruction based on
			 meeting the following requirements:
(i) Hold a
			 level four (4) or higher Induction or Professional certificate in any
			 field.
(ii) Complete a
			 state-approved certification preparation program in Curriculum and Instruction
			 at the master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(iii) Meet the Special Georgia Requirements
			 (See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
			 REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Curriculum and Instruction.
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
			 assessment.
(II) Meet Standards of
			 Conduct.
(iv) Apply for
			 certification following procedures outlined in Rule
			 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND
			 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.142 - Instructional Technology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
			 issuance of the service certificate in Instructional Technology P-12, which
			 allows individuals certified in this field to provide instruction, training,
			 and resources to students, teachers and administrators in order to facilitate
			 the use of technology in the classroom to promote student
			 achievement.
(2) Professional
			 Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for an Induction
			 or Professional certificate in the field of Instructional Technology based on
			 meeting the following requirements:
(i) Hold a
			 level four (4) or higher Induction or Professional certificate in any
			 field;
(ii) Complete a
			 state-approved certification preparation program in Instructional Technology at
			 the master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher;
(iii) Meet Special Georgia Requirements (See
			 GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
			 REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Instructional Technology; and
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
			 assessment; and
(II) Standards of
			 Conduct.
(iv) Apply for
			 certification following procedures outlined in Rule
			 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND
			 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.143 - Media Specialist

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines
			 the requirements and procedures for issuance of the service certificate in
			 Media Specialist P-12, which allows individuals certified in this field to
			 collaborate, plan, and design with school personnel in areas such as
			 information literacy and assessment, while also providing supplemental
			 curriculum material to bridge the digital divide.
(2)
Professional Certificate
			 Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a Standard
			 Professional certificate in the field of Media Specialist based on meeting the
			 following requirements:
(i) Completion of a
			 state-approved certification preparation program in Media Specialist at the
			 master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(ii) Meet the Special Georgia Requirements
			 (See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
			 REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Media Specialist.
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
			 assessment.
(II) Satisfy the
			 Special Education requirement with a grade of B or better.
(III) Meet Standards of Conduct.
(iii) Apply for certification
			 following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
			 MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.144 - School Counseling

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines
			 the requirements and procedures for issuance of the service certificate in
			 School Counseling P-12, which allows individuals certified in this field to
			 assist students in the areas of academic achievement, career and
			 social/emotional development, ensuring that a comprehensive counseling program
			 is in place to promote student achievement.
(2)
Professional Certificate
			 Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE;
			 current Georgia Educators see section (6)(a) below to add the field).
(a) Issuance.
1. Prior to becoming a Georgia educator, an
			 individual is eligible for a Standard Professional certificate in the field of
			 School Counseling based on meeting the following requirements:
(i) Meet one of the following options:
(I) Completion of a state-approved
			 certification preparation program in School Counseling at the master's degree
			 level - level five (5) - or higher.
(II) Completion of a master's degree or
			 higher in a counseling area and submission of a valid National Certified School
			 Counselor (NCSC) credential issued by the National Board of Certified
			 Counselors.
(III) Completion of a
			 master's degree or higher in a counseling area and submission of a valid State
			 of Georgia Professional Counselor's license issued by the Professional
			 Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A.
			 Title 43.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.145 - School Nutrition Director

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			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Initial Certificate Requirements.
(a) Professional Certificate (See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
1. An individual is eligible for a Standard
			 Professional certificate in the field of School Nutrition Director based on
			 meeting Georgia's standards of conduct (See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
			 REQUIREMENTS) and completion the following:
(i) Completion of a GaPSC-accepted
			 certification preparation program in School Nutrition Director at the master's
			 degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.146 - School Psychology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines
			 the requirements and procedures for issuance of a service certificate in School
			 Psychology, which allows individuals certified in this field to support
			 students and teachers by applying expertise in mental health, learning, and
			 behavior, to promote student success academically, socially, behaviorally, and
			 emotionally.
(2)
Professional
			 Certificate Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a
			 Professional certificate in the field of School Psychology based on meeting one
			 of the following requirements:
(i) Completion
			 of a state-approved certification preparation program in School Psychology at
			 the specialist degree level - level six (6) - or higher;
(ii) Completion of a National Association of
			 School Psychologists (NASP)-approved School Psychology program; or
(iii) Submission of a valid National
			 Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential issued by the National School
			 Psychology Certification Board.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.147 - School Social Work

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
			 issuance of the service certificate in School Social Work P-12, which allows
			 individuals certified in this field to assist with mental health and behavioral
			 concerns, provide positive behavioral, academic, and classroom support in
			 consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student
			 achievement.
(2)
Professional
			 Certificate Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a Standard
			 Professional certificate in the field of School Social Work based on meeting
			 one of the following requirements:
(i)
			 Completion of a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from a GaPSC-accepted
			 accredited institution, and pass or exempt the GACE Program Admission
			 assessment.
(ii) Completion of a
			 state-approved certification preparation program in School Social Work at the
			 master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(iii) Submission of a valid State of Georgia
			 Master Social Worker's or Clinical Social Worker's license issued by the
			 Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State,
			 O.C.G.A. Title 43.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.148 - Speech and Language Pathology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
			 issuance of the service certificate in Speech and Language Pathology P-12,
			 which allows individuals certified in this field to work in a local unit of
			 administration (LUA) to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language,
			 social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in
			 students to promote student achievement.
(2)
Professional Certificate
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a Standard
			 Professional certificate in the field of Speech and Language Pathology based on
			 meeting one of the following requirements:
(i) Completion of a state-approved
			 certification preparation program in Speech and Language Pathology at the
			 master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(ii) Completion of a master's degree level or
			 higher program approved by the American Speech, Language and Hearing
			 Association (ASHA).
(iii)
			 Submission of a valid ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and
			 Language Pathology.
(iv) Submission
			 of a valid State of Georgia Speech and Language Pathologist license issued by
			 the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of
			 State, O.C.G.A. Title 43.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.149 - Teacher Leadership

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			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
			 issuance of the service certificate in Teacher Leadership P-12, which allows
			 individuals certified in this field to retain classroom responsibilities while
			 also assisting peers to improve classroom practice resulting in higher levels
			 of student learning.
(2)
Professional Certificate Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An Individual is eligible for a
			 Professional certificate in the field of Teacher Leadership based on meeting
			 the following requirements:
(i) Hold a level
			 four (4) or higher Induction or Professional certificate in any
			 field.
(ii) Complete a
			 state-approved certification program in Teacher Leadership at the master's
			 degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(iii) Meet the Special Georgia Requirements
			 (See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
			 REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Teacher Leadership:
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
			 assessment.
(II) Meet Standards of
			 Conduct.
(iv) Apply for
			 certification following procedures outlined in Rule
			 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND
			 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.150 - Literacy Specialist

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
This rule outlines
			 the requirements and procedures for issuance of the service certificate in
			 Literacy Specialist, which allows individuals certified in this field to
			 support, and work collaboratively to implement effective literacy strategies
			 and quality literacy programs in grades P-12.
(2)
Professional Certificate
			 Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An Individual is eligible for an Induction
			 or Professional certificate in the field of Literacy Specialist based on
			 meeting the following requirements:
(i) Hold
			 a level four (4) or higher Induction or Professional certificate in any
			 teaching, service, or leadership field.
(ii) Complete a state-approved certification
			 program in Literacy Specialist at the master's degree level - level five (5) -
			 or higher.
(iii) Have a minimum of
			 three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience, as defined in
			 GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.25 EXPERIENCE
			 REQUIREMENTS.
(iv) Meet the Special
			 Georgia Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
			 REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Literacy Specialist:
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
			 assessment.
(II) Meet Standards of
			 Conduct.
(v) Apply for
			 certification following procedures outlined in Rule
			 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND
			 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.153 - Educational Leadership Certificate

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Summary:
Educational
			 Leadership is part of Georgia's tiered certification system and provides a
			 statewide structure to ensure that leaders meet minimum certification
			 requirements and satisfy state leadership effectiveness requirements as defined
			 in the state evaluation system. Georgia issues two (2) tiers of Educational
			 Leadership certificates: Tier I and Tier II, and two (2) titles: Standard and
			 Performance-Based. This rule outlines the requirements for certification at
			 each tier and for each title.
(2)
Professional Requirements.
(a)
			 Standard Professional Educational Leadership - Tier I (Georgia Educator /
			 GaPSC-approved program).
1. Georgia educators
			 completing GaPSC-approved Tier I certification programs must meet the following
			 requirements for a Standard Professional Educational Leadership - Tier I
			 certificate.
(i) Complete a GaPSC-approved
			 Tier I educator preparation certification-only or master's degree level
			 program.
(I) If a certification-only program
			 is completed the educator must hold a level five (5) or higher certificate
			 prior to enrollment.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.154 - Superintendent Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
(a) The Superintendent Certificate is
			 designated for leaders who serve as a Superintendent in a Georgia local unit of
			 administration (LUA). The requirements described herein provide the
			 expectations for acquiring and maintaining the Superintendent Certificate. All
			 active Georgia Superintendents must hold a valid Superintendent certificate
			 issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). This
			 certificate will aid in the identification of leaders currently serving in a
			 Superintendent position, while also enforcing state standards for these
			 leaders.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.159 - Birth through Five Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional Birth
			 through Five Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher
			 renewable professional certificate in Elementary Education and complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction Birth through Five Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four
			 (4) or higher Induction certificate in Elementary Education and complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14
			 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.160 - Career Exploration (PECE) Endorsement

Current through Rules
			 and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Career Exploration (PECE) Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4)
			 or higher renewable professional teaching certificate and complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction Career Exploration (PECE) Endorsement, the applicant must hold a
			 level four (4) or higher Induction teaching certificate and complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.161 - Career Technical Instruction (CTI) Endorsement

Current
			 through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Career Technical Instruction (CTI) Endorsement, an individual must hold a level
			 four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in any Special Education
			 field and complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Induction Career
			 Technical Instruction (CTI) Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four
			 (4) or higher Induction certificate in any Special Education field and complete
			 other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.162 - Coaching Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Coaching Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher
			 renewable professional certificate in any teaching, service or leadership field
			 and complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.163 - Computer Science Endorsement

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional or
			 Five-Year Induction Computer Science Endorsement, the individual must hold a
			 level four (4) or higher renewable professional or Five-Year Induction
			 certificate in any teaching field and complete other requirements outlined in
			 GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the a Three-Year
			 Non-Renewable or Three-Year Induction Computer Science Endorsement the
			 individual must complete requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14
			 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.164 - Coordinated Career Academic Education (CCAE) Endorsement

Current
			 through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional or
			 Five-Year Induction Coordinated Career Academic Education (CCAE) Endorsement,
			 the individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable professional or
			 Five-Year Induction teaching certificate and complete other requirements as
			 outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the a Three-Year
			 Non-Renewable or Three-Year Induction Coordinated Career Academic Education
			 (CCAE) Endorsement, the individual must complete requirements as outlined in
			 GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14
			 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.165 - Culinary Arts Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Culinary Arts Endorsement, the applicant must:
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable
			 professional certificate in the teaching field of Family and Consumer Sciences;
			 and
2. Complete other requirements
			 outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.166 - English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27,
			 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be
			 eligible for the professional English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
			 Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable
			 professional certificate in any teaching, service or leadership field or a
			 permit certificate in a foreign language field and complete other requirements
			 outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement, the
			 applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher Induction certificate in any
			 teaching, service or leadership field and complete other requirements outlined
			 in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.167 - Gifted In-Field Endorsement

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Gifted Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher
			 renewable professional certificate in any teaching field and complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction Gifted Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or
			 higher Induction certificate in any teaching field and complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.168 - Intervention Specialist Endorsement

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the Intervention
			 Specialist Endorsement, the applicant must:
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable
			 professional or Induction certificate in one of the following fields:
			 Elementary Education; Special Education General Curriculum/Elementary
			 Education; Middle Grades Language Arts; Middle Grades Math; or Special
			 Education General Curriculum with a language arts and/or mathematics
			 concentration.
2. Complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14
			 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.169 - K-5 Mathematics Endorsement

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional K-5
			 Mathematics Endorsement, the applicant must:
1. Have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching
			 experience;
2. Hold a level four
			 (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in one or more of the
			 following fields:
(i) Elementary Education;
			 Middle Grades Math; or Special Education General Curriculum/ Elementary
			 Education; or
(ii) Any of the
			 following fields combined with a core academic content concentration in
			 mathematics: Special Education General Curriculum; Special Education Adapted
			 Curriculum; Behavior Disorders; Learning Disabilities; Deaf Education; Physical
			 and Health Disabilities; Visual Impairment; or Gifted; and
3. Complete other requirements outlined in
			 GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14
			 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.170 - K-5 Science Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional K-5
			 Science Endorsement, the applicant must:
1.
			 Have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience;
2. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable
			 professional certificate in one or more of the following fields:
(i) Elementary Education; Middle Grades
			 Science; or Special Education General Curriculum/ Elementary Education;
			 or
(ii) Any of the following fields
			 combined with a core academic content concentration in science: Special
			 Education General Curriculum; Special Education Adapted Curriculum; Behavior
			 Disorders; Learning Disabilities; Deaf Education; Physical and Health
			 Disabilities; Visual Impairment; or Gifted; and
3. Complete other requirements outlined in
			 GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14
			 ENDORSEMENTS.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.171 - Middle Grades Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Middle Grades Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher
			 renewable professional certificate in any secondary (6-12) teaching field and
			 complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction Middle Grades Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4)
			 or higher Induction certificate in any secondary (6-12) teaching field and
			 complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.