CERTIFICATION

(1) Summary. In addition to full-field certificates, Georgia educators may be issued endorsements in specific areas to recognize additional expertise. In some areas, the endorsement is required in order to be considered in-field in a designated area, while in other cases the endo…

(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 studen…

(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 ed…

(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 o…

(1) Summary: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for issuance of the service certificate in School Librarian P-12, which allows individuals certified in this field to collaborate, plan, and design with school personnel in areas such as information literacy and asse…

(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, en…

(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 (…

(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…

(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 cl…

(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 …

(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 resul…

(1) Purpose. The Adjunct License is a type of certification document for the individual with: (a) Specific knowledge, skills, and experience in an engineering, medical, dental, pharmaceutical, veterinarian, legal, accounting, or arts profession, or any other professional position…

(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 pr…

(1) Summary: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for issuance of the service certificate in Speech-Language Associate P-12, which allows individuals certified in this field to provide related educational support or direct intervention for all students whose individ…

(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…

(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 ac…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Birth through Five Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in Elementary Education or Special Education G…

(1) Background. (a) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA PL 108-446) is the federal law that mandates special education services for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 04, covers the educational interpreting accommoda…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Career Exploration (PECE) Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field and complete othe…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field and …

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional Coaching 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 50…

(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 requir…

(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 comple…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Culinary Arts Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in the teaching field of Family and Consumer Scienc…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching, se…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Gifted In-Field Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field and complete other requirem…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Intervention Specialist Endorsement, an individual must: 1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in one of the following fields: Elementary Education; Special Education G…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction K-5 Mathematics Endorsement, an individual must: 1. Have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience; 2. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction…

(1) Purpose. A Non-Instructional Aide takes no independent actions, has no decision-making authority regarding instructional matters, and performs only routine tasks assigned by personnel with higher certification. (2) Requirements. (a) The applicant must be employed as a non-ins…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-year Induction K-5 Science Endorsement, an individual must: 1. Have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience; 2. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction cer…

(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 ENDORSEM…

(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…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional of Five-Year Safety and Driver Education Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field and complete other requir…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Special Education Deaf Education Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field or in the …

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Special Education Physical and Health Disabilities Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teachin…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Special Education Preschool Ages 3-5 Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in Birth Through Kindergarte…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Special Education Transition Specialist Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field and…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement, an individual must hold a level (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any Special Education P-12 Cons…

(1) Summary: On January 8, 2002, federal legislation known as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) established mandatory federal guidelines for the hiring of paraprofessionals in specified school settings. These guidelines are found in Section 1119 of the federal leg…

(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 comp…

(1) Eligibility Requirements. (a) To be eligible for the Professional or Five-Year Induction Teacher Leader Endorsement, an individual must hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching, service or leadership field and c…