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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-.172 - Online Teaching Endorsement

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the Online Teaching
			 Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher Five-Year
			 Induction certificate, Professional certificate, or Permit, 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-.173 - Reading Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Reading 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.
(i) A Three (3)-Year Non-Renewable
			 professional may be issued upon the request of a Georgia local unit of
			 administration (LUA) to an individual holding a professional certificate and
			 assigned to teach reading while completing a GaPSC-approved Reading Endorsement
			 program.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.174 - Safety and Driver Education Endorsement

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Safety and Driver Education 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. Additional
			 eligibility is available by providing documentation of a valid Georgia Driver
			 Training Instructor's License issued by the Georgia Department of Driver
			 Services (DDS).
(b) To be eligible
			 for the Supplemental Induction Safety and Driver Education 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. Additional
			 eligibility is available by providing documentation of a valid Georgia Driver
			 Training Instructor's License issued by the Georgia Department of Driver
			 Services (DDS).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.175 - Special Education Deaf Education Endorsement

Current through
			 Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Special Education Deaf Education Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level
			 four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in any teaching field or
			 in the service field of Speech and Language Pathology and complete other
			 requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction Special Education Deaf Education Endorsement, the applicant must hold
			 a level four (4) or higher Induction certificate in any teaching field or in
			 the service field of Speech and Language Pathology 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-.176 - Special Education Physical and Health Disabilities Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27,
			 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be
			 eligible for the professional Special Education Physical and Health
			 Disabilities 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 Special Education Physical and Health Disabilities 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-.177 - Special Education Preschool Ages 3-5 Endorsement

Current
			 through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Special Education Preschool Ages 3-5 Endorsement the applicant must hold a
			 level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in Birth Through
			 Kindergarten, Elementary Education, or a Special Education field. The applicant
			 must also complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Three (3)-Year
			 Induction Special Education Preschool Ages 3-5 Endorsement the applicant must
			 hold a level four (4) or higher Five (5)-Year Induction certificate in Birth
			 Through Kindergarten, Elementary Education, or a Special Education field. The
			 applicant must also 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-.178 - Special Education Transition Specialist Endorsement

Current
			 through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Special Education Transition Specialist 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 Special Education Transition Specialist 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-.179 - Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement

Current
			 through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement, the applicant must hold a
			 level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in any Special
			 Education P-12 Consultative field or the joint field of Special Education
			 General Curriculum/Early Childhood Education and complete other requirements
			 outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement, the applicant must
			 hold a level four (4) or higher Induction certificate in any Special Education
			 P-12 Consultative field or the joint field of Special Education General
			 Curriculum/Early Childhood Education and complete other requirements outlined
			 in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14 ENDORSEMENTS.
In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule
				505-2-.40 IN-FIELD
				ASSIGNMENT).
(a) An individual
			 with the Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement is in-field to work
			 with students with visual impairments in grades P-12. Educators are also
			 in-field to provide educational services for special education preschool (ages
			 3-5). The previous statement is subject to the following conditions:
(i) The educator may work collaboratively
			 with a content area teacher of record in all content subjects. To serve as a
			 teacher of record, the educator may teach only the content subjects of the base
			 certificate field(s) and the Special Education academic content concentration
			 with designated cognitive levels identified on the certificate.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.180 - Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Facilitator 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 Multi-Tiered System of
			 Supports Facilitator Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or
			 higher renewable professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any 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-.181 - Teacher Leader Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the Professional
			 Teacher Leader Endorsement, an individual 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.
(b) To be eligible for the Induction Teacher
			 Leader Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher
			 Induction certificate in any teaching or service 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-.182 - Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement

Current through Rules
			 and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Teacher Support and Coaching 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.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.183 - Work-Based Learning Endorsement

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To be eligible for the professional
			 Work-Based Learning 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 Work-Based Learning 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-.184 - Dual Immersion Elementary Education Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To
			 be eligible for the renewable professional Dual Immersion Elementary Education
			 endorsement, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
1. Hold a valid level four (4) or higher
			 renewable professional certificate in a foreign language field;
2. Pass the GACE content assessment for
			 Elementary Education at the Professional level; and
3. Complete a GaPSC-approved Dual Immersion
			 Elementary Education endorsement program.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.185 - Autism Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To
			 be eligible for the professional Autism Endorsement, the applicant must hold a
			 level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in any teaching or
			 service field and complete other requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.14
ENDORSEMENTS.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction Autism 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-.186 - Stem Education Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To
			 be eligible for the professional STEM Education 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.
(b) To be eligible for the Supplemental
			 Induction STEM Education Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4)
			 or higher Induction certificate in any teaching or service 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-.187 - Dramatic Writing Micro-Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a)
			 Professional Certificate (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL
			 CERTIFICATE
).
1. Hold a level
			 four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in Drama P-12, English
			 6-12 or Audio/Video Technology & Film 6-12.
2. Satisfy of one of the following options:
(i) Complete course work from a
			 GaPSC-accepted accredited institution that covers writing pedagogy/methodology,
			 playwriting, and screen/TV writing.
(ii) Complete the Georgia Film Academy
			 Dramatic Writing Film, Television, and Theatre I training.
(iii) Complete the Dramatic Writing I
			 Educator Course offered by the Georgia Department of Education.
3. Meet Standards of
			 Conduct.
4. Request the certificate
			 following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
			 PROCEDURES
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.188 - Personalized Learning Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To
			 be eligible for the professional Personalized Learning 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
.
(b)
			 Non-Renewable Professional Certificate (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL
			 CERTIFICATE
).
(c) To
			 be eligible for the Supplemental Induction Personalized Learning Endorsement,
			 the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher Induction Pathway 1, 2, or 3
			 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-.189 - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To
			 be eligible for the professional Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
			 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
.
(b)
			 Non-Renewable Professional Certificate (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL
			 CERTIFICATE
).
(c) To
			 be eligible for the Supplemental Induction Positive Behavior Intervention and
			 Supports Endorsement, the applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher
			 Induction Pathway 1, 2, or 3 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-.190 - Urban Education Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To
			 be eligible for the professional Urban Education 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
.
(b)
			 Non-Renewable Professional Certificate (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL
			 CERTIFICATE
).
(c) To
			 be eligible for the Supplemental Induction Urban Education Endorsement, the
			 applicant must hold a level four (4) or higher Induction Pathway 1, 2, or 3
			 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-.191 - Elementary Agriculture Education (P-5) Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Professional and Five (5)-Year Induction Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable
			 Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction certificate in Agriculture (6-12) or
			 Elementary Education (P-5).
2.
			 Verify completion of a GaPSC-approved Elementary Agriculture Education (P-5)
			 Endorsement program as outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.111 ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE
			 EDUCATION (P-5) ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.
3. Meet Standards of Conduct.
4. Request the certificate according to
			 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-.192 - Dyslexia Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) To
			 be eligible for the professional Dyslexia 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.
(b) To be eligible
			 for the Five-Year Induction Dyslexia Endorsement, the applicant must hold a
			 level four (4) or higher Five-Year 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-.193 - Computer Science Micro-Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
(a) The Computer
			 Science Micro-Endorsement is designated for teachers who are currently enrolled
			 in and completing the Computer Science Program or Computer Science Endorsement
			 Program that desire to begin teaching computer science introductory courses
			 prior to completion of the full endorsement program.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.194 - Financial Literacy Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Professional and Induction Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable
			 Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction teaching certificate.
2. Verify completion of coursework from a
			 GaPSC-approved Financial Literacy Endorsement Program outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.113 FINANCIAL LITERACY
			 ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.
3. Meet
			 Standards of Conduct.
4. 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-.195 - School Safety and Anti-Gang Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a valid certificate or license as
			 follows:
(i) Certificate: Advanced
			 Professional, 5-Year Induction, Lead Professional, Life, Performance-Based
			 Professional, Permit, Retired, and Standard Professional.
(ii) License: Adjunct, Educational
			 Interpreter, Non-Instructional Aide, Paraprofessional, and Support
			 Personnel.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.200 - Audiology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27,
			 2024
(1)
Initial
			 Certificate Requirements.
(a) Clear
			 Renewable Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.03)
:
1. An applicant is eligible for a Clear
			 Renewable certificate in the field of Audiology based on completion of one of
			 the following options:
(i) Completion of an
			 American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (AHSA) 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 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 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-.201 - Media Specialist

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Initial Certificate
			 Requirements.
(a) Clear Renewable
			 Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.03)
:
1. An applicant is eligible for a Clear
			 Renewable Certificate in the field of Media Specialist based on completion of a
			 state-approved certification preparation program in Media Specialist at the
			 master's degree level (level 5) or higher; and
2. An applicant must meet the Special Georgia
			 Requirements (See Rule
505-2.20)
applicable to the
			 field of Media Specialist:
(i) Content
			 Knowledge Assessment;
(ii) Recency
			 of Study;
(iii)Special Education -
			 coursework in the identification and education of children who have special
			 educational needs; and
(iv)
			 Standards of Conduct.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.202 - School Counseling

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Initial Certificate
			 Requirements.
(a) Clear Renewable
			 Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.03)
:
1. An applicant is eligible for a Clear
			 Renewable certificate in the field of School Counseling based on completion of
			 one of the following options:
(i) Completion
			 of a state-approved certification preparation program in School Counseling at
			 the master's degree level (level 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; or
(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 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-.203 - School Nutrition Director

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Initial Certificate
			 Requirements
(a) Clear Renewable
			 Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.03)
:
1. An applicant is eligible for a Clear
			 Renewable certificate in the field of School Nutrition Director based on
			 completion of one of the following options and Special Georgia Requirements:
(i) Completion of a state-approved
			 certification preparation program in School Nutrition Director at the master's
			 degree level or higher;
(ii)
			 Completion of a master's degree program or higher from a GaPSC-accepted
			 accredited institution in a related field (i.e. dietetics, nutrition, foods,
			 food service management, hotel/restaurant management, culinary, food science,
			 family and consumer science, education, public health, health, biological
			 sciences, chemistry, and business) and, if no program is available, a GaPSC
			 evaluation of prescribed School Nutrition Director certification coursework to
			 include the courses below:
(I) Six (6)
			 semester hours of course work in food and/or nutrition taken above the
			 sophomore level;
(II) Nine (9)
			 semester hours in the areas of psychology or sociology of the school-age child
			 or adult, personnel management and methods of principles of education, with no
			 more than six (6) hours in any one area. Evidence of having met membership
			 requirements of the American Dietetic Association will substitute for these
			 nine (9) semester hours; and
(III)
			 Fifteen (15) semester hours of acceptable graduate work including nine (9)
			 semester hours in food service administration/management or other approved
			 management substitutes, and six (6) semester hours in food, nutrition, or
			 nutrition education.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.204 - School Psychology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Initial Certificate
			 Requirements.
(a) Clear Renewable
			 Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.03)
:
1. An applicant is eligible for a Clear
			 Renewable certificate in the field of School Psychology based on completion of
			 one of the following options and Special Georgia Requirements:
(i) Completion of a state-approved
			 certification preparation program in School Psychology at the specialist's
			 degree level (level 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-.205 - School Social Work

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Initial Certificate
			 Requirements.
(a) Clear Renewable
			 Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.03)
:
1. An applicant is eligible for a Clear
			 Renewable certificate in the field of School Social Work based on completion of
			 one of the following options:
(i) Completion
			 of a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from a GaPSC-accepted accredited
			 institution and satisfying Special Georgia Requirements and the Basic Skills
			 Requirement;
(ii) Completion of a
			 state-approved certification preparation program in School Social Work at the
			 master's degree level (level 5) or higher and satisfying Special Georgia
			 Requirements; and
(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 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-.206 - Speech and Language Pathology

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Initial Certificate
			 Requirements.
(a) Clear Renewable
			 Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.03)
;
1. An applicant is eligible for a Clear
			 Renewable certificate in the field of Speech and Language Pathology based on
			 completion of one of the following options and Special Georgia Requirements:
(i) Completion of a state-approved
			 certification preparation program in Speech and Language Pathology at the
			 master's degree level (level 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; or
(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 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-.208 - Instructional Technology

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Certification Requirements
.
(a) Educators holding a valid Clear Renewable
			 certificate Level 4 or higher Georgia Teaching (T), Service (S), Technical
			 Specialist (TS), or Leadership (L or PL) certificate are eligible to add the
			 Instructional Technology certificate by completing a GaPSC approved program as
			 described in
			 505-3-.54 and completion of the
			 Georgia-state approved content assessment.
(b) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate
			 (See Rule
			 505-2-.06).
1. A Non-Renewable Certificate in this field
			 may be issued at the request of an employing system for an out-of-state
			 applicant who completes state-approved requirements for Instructional
			 Technology certification except for satisfying Special Georgia
			 Requirements.
(c)
			 International Exchange Certificate (See Rule
			 505-2-.08).
1. An International Exchange Certificate is
			 not issued for this field.
(d) Permit (See Rule
			 505-2-.10).
1. A Permit is not issued for this
			 field.
(e) Non-Renewable
			 Non-Professional Certificate (See Rule
			 505-2-.30).
1. A Non-Renewable Non-Professional
			 Certificate is not issued for this field.
(f) ADAC (See Rule
			 505-2-.04).
1. An ADAC Certificate is not issued for this
			 field.
(g) Core
			 Academics (See Rule
			 505-2-.27).
1. A Core Academic Certificate is not issued
			 for this field.
(h)
			 Clinical Practice (See Rule
			 505-2-.28).
1. A Clinical Practice Certificate is not
			 issued for this field.
(i) One Year Supervised Practicum (See Rule
			 505-2-.29).
1. A One Year Supervised Practicum
			 Certificate is not issued for this field.
(j) Adjunct License (See Rule
			 505-2-.40).
1. An Adjunct License is not issued for this
			 field.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.209 - Teacher Leadership

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
			 through June 27, 2024
(1)
Certification Requirements
.
(a) Educators holding a valid Clear
			 Renewable, Level 4 or higher Georgia Teaching (T), Service (S), Technical
			 Specialist (TS), or Leadership (L or PL) certificate are eligible to add the
			 Teacher Leadership certificate by completing a GaPSC approved program as
			 described in
			 505-3-.53 and completion of the
			 Georgia state-approved content assessment.
(b) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate
			 (See Rule
			 505-2-.06).
1. A Non-Renewable Certificate in this field
			 may be issued at the request of an employing system for an out-of-state
			 applicant who completes state-approved requirements for Teacher Leadership
			 certification except for satisfying Special Georgia Requirements.
(c) International Exchange
			 Certificate (See Rule
			 505-2-.08).
1. An International Exchange Certificate is
			 not issued for this field.
(d) Permit (See Rule
			 505-2-.10).
1. A Permit is not issued for this
			 field.
(e) Non-Renewable
			 Non-Professional Certificate (See Rule
			 505-2-.30).
1. A Non-Renewable Non-Professional
			 Certificate is not issued for this field.
(f) ADAC (See Rule
			 505-2-.04).
1. An ADAC Certificate is not issued for this
			 field.
(g) Core
			 Academics (See Rule
			 505-2-.27).
1. A Core Academic Certificate is not issued
			 for this field.
(h)
			 Clinical Practice (See Rule
			 505-2-.28).
1. A Clinical Practice Certificate is not
			 issued for this field.
(i) One Year Supervised Practicum (See Rule
			 505-2-.29).
1. A One Year Supervised Practicum
			 Certificate is not issued for this field.
(j) Adjunct License (See Rule
			 505-2-.40).
1. An Adjunct License is not issued for this
			 field.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.210 - Curriculum and Instruction

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Certification Requirements.
(a) Educators holding a valid Clear
			 Renewable, Level 4 or higher Georgia Teaching (T), Service (S), Technical
			 Specialist (TS), or Leadership (L or PL) certificate are eligible to add the
			 Curriculum and Instruction certificate by completing a GaPSC approved program
			 as described in Rule
			 505-3-.55 and completion of the
			 Georgia-state approved content assessment.
(b) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate
			 (See Rule
505-2-.06)
.
1. A Non-Renewable Certificate in this field
			 may be issued at the request of an employing System for an out-of-state
			 applicant who completes state-approved requirements for Curriculum and
			 Instruction certification except for satisfying Special Georgia
			 Requirements.
(c)
			 International Exchange Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.08)
.
1. An International Exchange Certificate is
			 not issued for this field.
(d) Permit (See Rule
505-2-.10)
.
1. A Permit is not issued for this
			 field.
(e) Non-Renewable
			 Non-Professional Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.30)
.
1. A Non-Renewable Non-Professional
			 Certificate is not issued for this field.
(f) ADAC (See Rule
505-2-.04)
.
1. An ADAC Certificate is not issued for this
			 field.
(g) Core Academics
			 (See Rule
505-2-.27)
.
1. A Core Academic Certificate is not issued
			 for this field.
(h)
			 Clinical Practice (See Rule
505-2-.28)
.
1. A Clinical Practice Certificate is not
			 issued for this field.
(i) One Year Supervised Practicum (See
			 Rule
505-2-.29)
.
1. A One Year Supervised Practicum
			 Certificate is not issued for this field.
(j) Adjunct License (See Rule
505-2-.40)
.
1. An Adjunct License is not issued for this
			 field.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.250 - Service Endorsements

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1) General information related to
			 endorsements may be found in PSC Rule
			 505-2-.12. In addition, service
			 endorsements are available to add to certificates in teaching and service
			 fields.
(2) The following service
			 endorsements may be added to teaching or service certificates:
(a) Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement.
			 PSC Rule 505-2-.251.
(b) Student Support Team (SST) Coordinator
			 Endorsement. PSC Rule
			 505-2-.252.
(c) Reading Endorsement. PSC Rule
			 505-2-.163.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.251 - Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement

Current through Rules
			 and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) To be eligible for the Teacher Support
			 Specialist Endorsement see PSC Rule
			 505-2-.12.
(a) In addition, the applicant must have
			 completed three years of acceptable school experience as outlined in PSC Rule
			 505-2-.37.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.252 - Student Support Team (SST) Coordinator Endorsement

Current
			 through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) To be eligible for the Student Support
			 Team (SST) Coordinator Endorsement, the applicant must hold a Clear Renewable
			 Certificate at level 4 or higher in any Teaching, Leadership, or Service field
			 and complete other requirements outlined in PSC Rule
			 505-2-.12.
(2) In-Field Statement (See Rule
			 505-2-.26). An individual with the
			 Student Support Team (SST) Coordinator Endorsement has strengthened and
			 enhanced competency levels for performing assigned duties in the Student
			 Support Team Coordinator position.
O.C.G.A.
				20-2-200.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.350 - Leadership Endorsements

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1) General information related to
			 endorsements may be found in PSC Rule
			 505-2-.12.
(2) Effective September 30, 2009, no new
			 endorsements will be issued in the following areas: Director of Media Centers;
			 Director of Pupil Personnel Services; Director of Special Education; Director
			 of Technology/Career Education; and, Instructional Supervision. All individuals
			 holding Leadership endorsements in those fields issued prior to that date are
			 considered "grandfathered", will maintain the endorsements and be considered
			 in-field to serve as director in that specific field. Individuals assigned to
			 those director positions without the old Leadership endorsement must hold the
			 Leadership certificate to be considered in-field.
(3) There is one leadership endorsement field
			 which may be added to selected teaching or service certificates: It is: Teacher
			 Leader Endorsement. PSC Rule
			 505-2-.351.
(4) The Reading Endorsement may be added to
			 any Leadership certificate.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				20-2-200.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION › Rule 505-2-.351 - Teacher Leader Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations
			 filed through June 27, 2024
(1) General information on endorsements is
			 found in PSC Rule
			 505-2-.12. Eligibility requirements
			 for 2-year Non-Renewable endorsements are outlined in paragraph (5) of that
			 rule.
(2) To be eligible for the
			 Teacher Leader Endorsement the applicant shall:
(a) Option 1:
1. hold a Clear Renewable certificate in a
			 teaching field or the service field of Media Specialist; and
2. complete a PSC-approved program in the
			 Teacher Leader Endorsement field.
(i)
			 PSC-approved Teacher Leader Endorsement programs are offered in two separate
			 formats: as part of a state-approved master's degree program offered in the
			 individual's teaching field; or, as a stand-alone endorsement program not part
			 of a college degree. Information on the endorsement programs may be found on
			 the PSC web site at
www.gapsc.com
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-3 - EDUCATOR PREPARATION RULES › Rule 505-3-.08 - Innovative and Experimental Programs

Current through Rules and
			 Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose
. This rule states
			 standards for approving innovative and experimental programs and supplements
			 requirements in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.01, REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
			 FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
			 The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) encourages innovation and
			 experimentation in educator preparation. The standards and recommendations
			 contained in this rule have been prepared to facilitate the development of
			 alternative approaches to the preparation of education personnel. Nothing in
			 this rule shall prohibit regional and local units of administration from
			 developing these programs in collaboration with institutions of higher
			 education.
(a)
Innovative and/or
			 experimental programs may be proposed by any GaPSC-approved educator
			 preparation provider.
(b)
Innovative and experimental programs are defined as those programs,
			 which are designed to:
1. Develop new
			 approaches, new arrangements, and/or new contexts for the preparation of school
			 personnel;
2. Prepare school
			 personnel for new types of positions emerging in the educational
			 community;
3. Prepare
			 non-traditional populations of candidates for educational roles;
4. Meet the special needs of particular
			 segments of our society, and/or
5.
			 Address special curricular areas for which there are no standards.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-3 - EDUCATOR PREPARATION RULES › Rule 505-3-.13 - Birth Through Kindergarten Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
This rule states field-specific content standards for
			 approving programs that prepare individuals to work with and teach children
			 with unique learning needs from birth through kindergarten and supplements
			 requirements in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.01 REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
			 FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
			 and GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03 FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE.
(2)
Requirements.
(a) To receive approval,
			 a GaPSC-approved educator preparation provider shall offer an educator
			 preparation program described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi
			 addressing the following standards and requirements delineated below for
			 initial early childhood professional preparation programs, as well as the
			 applicable standards delineated in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03, FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE. The standards are adapted from standards published in
			 2019 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
			 and the standards published in 2017 by the Council for Exceptional Children-
			 Initial Specialty Set in Early Childhood and cross-walked with the Early
			 Intervention/Early Childhood Special Educator national standards developed by
			 the Council for Exceptional Children (2020).
1.
Child Development and Learning
			 in Context and Individual Learning Differences
: Birth Through
			 Kindergarten candidates are grounded in an understanding of the developmental
			 period of early childhood from birth through kindergarten across developmental
			 domains. They understand each child as an individual with unique developmental
			 variations. They understand that all children develop within relationships;
			 that learning is constructed by adults and children together; and that learning
			 occurs within the context of families, languages, communities, and society.
			 Candidates use this multidimensional knowledge to make evidence-based decisions
			 to carry out their responsibilities. They understand how exceptionalities may
			 interact with development and learning, and use this knowledge to provide
			 meaningful and challenging learning experiences for children with unique
			 learning needs. Indicators are as follows:
(i)
			 Candidates know and understand early childhood development based on:
(I) Knowledge of developmental theories,
			 coursework, and observation across domains and areas such as physical,
			 cognitive, and linguistic; and
(II)
			 Understanding variability in early development of young children with unique
			 learning needs, such as children with disabilities or children who are
			 bilingual, and the impacts of variability on development and
			 learning.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-3 - EDUCATOR PREPARATION RULES › Rule 505-3-.19 - Middle Grades Education Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
This rule states field-specific content standards for
			 approving programs that prepare individuals to teach Middle
			 Grades
,
grades 4-8, and supplements requirements in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.01 REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
			 FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
			 and GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03, FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE.
(2)
Requirements.
To receive approval, GaPSC-approved educator
			 preparation providers shall offer a preparation program described in program
			 planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi addressing the standards delineated
			 below.
(a) Middle Level Teacher Preparation
			 Standards. The program shall prepare candidates who meet the following
			 standards adapted from the standards published by the Association for Middle
			 Level Education (AMLE) for Middle Level Teacher Preparation (2022).
1.
Middle Level Philosophy and
			 School Organization
. Middle level teacher candidates understand
			 the major concepts, principles, theories, and research underlying the
			 philosophical foundations of developmentally responsive middle level programs
			 and schools, and they work successfully within middle level organizational
			 components as indicated by the following:
(i)
			 Middle Level Philosophical Foundations: Middle level teacher candidates
			 demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical foundations of
			 developmentally responsive middle level programs and schools.
(ii) Middle Level Organization and Practices:
			 Middle level teacher candidates use their knowledge of the effective components
			 of middle level programs and schools to foster fair educational practices and
			 to enhance learning for all students. They demonstrate their ability to apply
			 this knowledge and to function successfully, regardless of grade configurations
			 (e.g., grades K-8, 6-8, 7-12). Middle level teacher candidates perform
			 successfully using middle level practices (e.g., interdisciplinary teaming,
			 advisory programs, flexible block schedules, common teacher planning
			 time).