Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-3 - EDUCATOR PREPARATION RULES › Rule 505-3-.40 - Career and Technical Specializations Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
This rule states criteria for approving programs that
			 prepare individuals to teach career and technical specializations (CTS) in
			 grades 6-12, and supplements requirements in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.01 REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
			 FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
			 and in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03 FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE.
(2)
Requirements.
(a) Candidates
			 shall meet eligibility criteria outlined in GaPSC Certification Rule
			 505-2-.90 CAREER AND TECHNICAL
			 SPECIALIZATIONS in one of the following fields of Career and Technical
			 Education (CTE):
Architectural Drawing and Design
Granite Technology
Audio/Video Technology and Film
Graphic Communication and Design
Automotive Service Technology
Health Information Technology
Aviation
Information Technology
Barbering
Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps
Collision Repair
(JROTC)
Computer Animation
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and
						  Security
Construction
Manufacturing and Engineering Sciences
Cosmetology
Marine Service Technology
Culinary Arts
Nails
Distribution and Logistics
Precision Machine Technology
Electronics Technology
Sheet Metal
Esthetics
Welding Technology
Government and Public
Administration
(b) The
			 program shall require demonstrated work experience in the field of eligibility
			 and shall develop and consistently apply a clearly established procedure to
			 evaluate and assess work experience.
(c) To receive approval, a GaPSC-approved
			 educator preparation provider shall offer a preparation program described in
			 program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi addressing the following
			 standards.
1. The program shall prepare
			 candidates who interpret, develop, and implement curriculum for Career and
			 Technical Specializations (CTS) programs, including instructional methods of
			 teaching theory and laboratory activities.
2. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 understand the organizational structures and historical development of CTS
			 education and its relationship to American business and industry.
3. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 integrate academic and CTS content in the development of CTS curriculum, and in
			 implementing cross-curricular activities.
4. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 organize, manage, plan, and supervise the school CTS laboratory.
5. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 understand and are able to accommodate special populations and the unique
			 learning needs and cultures of all students.
6. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 are familiar with secondary school counseling and career readiness practices,
			 assessment instruments and procedures, and assisting students in career
			 development.
7. The program shall
			 prepare candidates who understand the value of Work Based Learning and can work
			 collaboratively with the Work Based Learning Coordinator to assist in placement
			 of students in their program area.
8. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 apply and integrate technology and computer skills in specific occupational
			 areas and classroom instruction.
9.
			 The program shall prepare candidates who know and implement safety practices
			 and procedures.
10. The program
			 shall prepare candidates who can facilitate Career Technical Student
			 Organizations (CTSOs).
11. The
			 program shall prepare candidates who work with business, industry, and
			 workforce stakeholders when establishing school/business partnerships and
			 advisory committees.
(d)
			 The program shall prepare candidates who meet the Secondary (6-12) standards
			 for the teaching of reading as specified in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03 FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE (paragraph (3) (e)).