Rules for certification of education personnel in Georgia, 1996 July 1

Rules For

JULy 1, 1996

Certification of
Education Personnel
In
Georgia



Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Effective July 1, 1996

- EIVED
AUG 04 1998



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Professional Standards Commission Attn: Steve Sheppard

1452 Twin Towers East

Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4100

(404) 657-9000

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RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS



Preface

Acronyms

General Rules and Procedures

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Privacy of Information Appeals Suspension, Revocation, Denial, Recall, and/or Reprimand Reinstatement or Renewal of a Suspended or Revoked Certificate Referral to Professional Practices Commission Certification by Approved Programs Certification by Evaluation Special Georgia Requirements In-field Statement Classification Validity Periods and Dating of Certificates Reserved Standard Renewal Requirements Reserved Certification by Reciprocity Reserved Permitted Personnel Substitute Teachers Paraprofessionals and Aides General Procedures for Certification Application Evaluation of Credit Earned Outside of U.S. Correction of Certificates Certification Fees Reserved Regional Accreditation Validation of Degree; Acceptable Credit and Degrees Recency of Study Requirement Reinstatement of Certificates Certificate Extension for Active Military Duty Experience for Certification Purposes Reserved

Teaching Field Rules

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Agriculture Education Art Education Behavior Disorders Biology

Teaching Field Rules (Continued)

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Business

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Chemistry

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Chinese

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Dance

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Drama

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Early Childhood Education

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Earth/Space Science

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Economics

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Elementary Education

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English

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French

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Geography

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German

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Greek

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Health Education

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Health Occupations

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Health and Physical Education

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Hearing Impaired

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Hebrew

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History

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Home Economics

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Interrelated Special Education

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Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood

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Italian

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Japanese

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Latin

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Learning Disabilities

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Marketing Education

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Mathematics

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Mental Retardation

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Middle Grades

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Music

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Orthopedically Impaired

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Physics

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Political Science

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Reading Specialist

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Russian

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Science

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Social Science

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Spanish

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Speech

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Technology Education

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Trade and Industrial Education

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Visually Impaired

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Reserved

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Vocational Fields

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Teaching Endorsements

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Career Exploration (PECE)

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Coordinator of Cooperative Education (CVAE)

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Diversified Cooperative Training (OCT)

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English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

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Gifted In-Fie~d

Teaching Field Rules (Continued)

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Preschool Handicapped Related Vocational Instruction (RVIl Safety and Driver Education Reserved

Service Field Rules

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Audiology Media Specialist School Counseling School Nutrition Director School Psychology School Social Work Speech and Language Pathology Reserved Service Endorsements Teacher Support Specialist (TSSI Reserved

Leadership Field Rules

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Educational Leadership Reserved Leadership Endorsements Director of Media Centers Director of Pupil Personnel Services Director of Special Education Director of Vocational Education Instructional Supervision

ACRONYMS/CODES

Throughout the certification rules and correspondence, acronyms or codes are used to refer to commonly used educational terms, names of tests and organizations and titles of certificates.

ACRONYMS
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ACTFL CEU DODDS FERPA GED GPA LUA MSA NASC NASDTEC NBPTS NCA NCATE NEASC-CIHE

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Continuing Education Units Department of Defense Dependents Schools Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act General Equivalency Diploma Grade Point Average Local Units of Administration Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification National Board for Professional Teaching Standards North Central Association of Colleges and Schools National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

NOCTI O.C.G.A. OPI PPC

National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Official Code of Georgia Annotated Oral Proficiency Interview Professional Practices Commission

PSC RESA SACS SACS-CC SACS-COEI

Professional Standards Commission Regional Education Service Agency Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Occupational Education Institutions

SOU TCT TPAI WASC

Staff Development Units Teacher Certification Test Teacher Performance Assessment Instrument Western Association of Schools and Colleges

CERTIFICATE TITLESQYPES

TB

Temporary Provisional (TBT)

XB

Special Provisional (XBT)

B

Provisional (BT, BS, BL)

PA

Probationary In-Field (PAT, PAS, PAL)

E

Emergency (ET, ES)

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N

Nonrenewable (NT, NS, NL)

T

Teaching

S

Service

L

Leadership

PB

Performance Based (PBT, PBS)

o

Life (DT, OS, DL)

PREFACE
On July 1, 1991, functions relating to the preparation and certification of school personnel were transferred from the State Board of Education, Georgia Department of Education, and State School Superintendent to the Professional Standards Commission and its Executive Secretary. The legislation states
"the commission shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Education which are in effect on June 30, 1991, and which related to the functions transferred to the commission by this part or any other provisions of the 1991 Act which enacted this part. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law."
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission adopted new rules on December 3, 1992 for the certification of education personnel, effective July 1, 1993. These rules replaced the previous Georgia Professional Standards Commission document of the same title, effective July 1, 1993; the "blue" notebooks containing these rules were disseminated to Georgia's education community in April of 1993.
Since 1993, the Commission has periodically amended the rules for the certification of education personnel in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act. In April, 1996, the education community in Georgia was notified of proposed amendments to the certification rules and afforded opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments. Certification rules were amended on June 20, 1996, by the Professional Standards Commission, to become effective July 1, 1996; the amended rules are enclosed in the "burgundy" notebooks. These notebooks are available in paper and/or diskette format. An order form has been included for your use.

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Effective July 1, 1997

RULE 505-1-.04

EXCEPTIONS TO A REPORT OF THE HEARING TRIBUNAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to specify the procedures for consideration and final action by the Professional Standards Commission regarding exceptions filed by any party aggrieved by a report of the hearing tribunal of the Professional Practices Commission (PPC).

(2) Procedures for Filing and Processing Exceptions.

(a) Exception(s) must be filed with the Professional Practices Commission within thirty (30) days after service of the report and will become part of the record. The responsibility for filing transcripts of evidence rests with the party filing the exception(s).

(b) Transmission to Professional Standards Commission. The Professional Practices Commission shall, within 10 days of receipt of the exception(s) and the transcripts (if applicable), transmit to the Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission a copy of the exception(s), the original transcript of proceedings of the PPC hearing tribunal with exhibits, and a copy of the report of the PPC hearing tribunal. The exception(s) may be amended any time prior to transmission to the Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission.

(c) Briefing schedule. After a determination by the Executive Secretary that the exception(s) and the file are in proper form for review/hearing, the Executive Secretary shall notify the parties of the briefing schedule. Upon the close of the briefing period, the exception(s) shall be docketed and placed on the calendar for a review/hearing at the earliest possible regularly scheduled meeting of the Professional Standards Commission.

(d) Oral arguments shall not be heard unless requested by a party or requested by the commission. Arguments will be limited to twenty (20) minutes per party. All oral arguments will be heard at the site of the commission's regularly scheduled meeting.

(e) Procedure at Oral Argument. If oral argument is ordered or requested, the appellant "may be represented by counsel. The argument shall be confined to the issues in the record and the evidence transmitted from previous proceedings. No new evidence shall be received. The commission shall not consider any question not specifically raised in the written exception(s) or the statement of contentions, as the case may be.

(f) Decision of commission. The commission shall render its decision in a written order to the parties of record within twenty (20) calendar days following the review/hearing. Any appeal of the decision is provided for in a.C.G.A. 50-13-19.

(g) Dismissal of Exception(s). Failure to comply with any of the provisions herein may be grounds for dismissal.

(h) Severability. The prOVISions of this rule are hereby declared to be severable, and the invalidation of any part hereof shall not affect or invalidate any other part.

Authority: C.C.G.A. 20-2-989.01, ZQ-Z-1160, 50-13-41 (a) (Z) (1995 Supp.).

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REVIEW OF INITIAL DECISION OF HEARING OFFICER

Effective 7/1 /98

(1 )

Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to specify the procedures for a review of the initial

decision of a hearing officer pursuant to a request from the respondent or the Professional Standards

Commission.

(2)

Either the respondent or the commission may seek review of the initial decision of the

hearing officer pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-13-17(a). If the respondent files a timely motion for review

of the initial decision of the hearing officer, the respondent shall include therein a statement of the

reasons for seeking review and alleged errors made by the hearing officer in the initial decision. The

commission's review will be limited to those issues raised by the respondent in respondent's motion

for review or by the commission in its order for review.

(3)

Upon the filing of a timely motion by the respondent seeking review, or upon the filing

of a timely order for review by the commission on its own motion, notice of the date and time for the

review shall be served on the respondent or counsel for the respondent and staff counsel for the

commission.

(4)

The commission may appoint a hearing officer for review, other than the hearing officer

who entered the initial decision, who shall preside over the review proceedings and control the conduct

of the review hearing. In acting as presiding officer, the hearing officer for review shall rule on all

procedural and evidentiary questions that arise during the course of the review. At the direction of the

commission, the hearing officer for review shall draft the final decision for the commission.

(5)

On review, the commission shall have all the powers it would have in making the initial

decision, and in its discretion shall have the power to take additional testimony or remand the case to

the original hearing officer for such purpose, as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act O.C.G.A.

50-13-17 and in accordance with this rule. The respondent or respondent's counsel and counsel for

the commission shall docket any motion, including motions to present additional evidence, at least

fourteen (14) days before the date set for the review hearing. Responses to any such motions shall

be docketed at least seven (7) days before the date set for the review hearing.

(a)

Motions to present additional evidence or to remand the case to the original hearing

officer for such purpose shall be granted only if the additional evidence is material and there was good

cause for failing to present such evidence before the original hearing officer. The hearing officer for

review who acts as presiding officer over the review proceeding shall enter an order as to the legal

sufficiency of all motions, including motions for the presentation of additional evidence, prior to the

review hearing.

(6)

Oral argument up to 20 minutes per side is permitted in the review hearing. Additional

time for argument must be requested in writing and docketed at least fourteen (14) days before the

date set for the review hearing.

(7)

Once the review hearing is concluded, the commission shall deliberate as to the final

decision. Neither the hearing officer for review, nor the respondent, nor his/her counsel, nor the staff

counsel arguing the review shall be present during or participate in the deliberations or voting on the

final decision. Provided, however, that during the course of the deliberations the commission may seek

or obtain legal advice of the commission's counselor make an inquiry on the record concerning either

procedure or the merits of the case in the presence of all parties.

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(8)

At the conclusion of the deliberations, the decision of the commission shall be

announced in open session, unless the sanction imposed by the decision is made confidential by

statute, in which case it shall be announced in camera to the respondent and counsel for the parties.

The commission may take the matter under advisement and continue the deliberations until a date

certain if deemed necessary due to the commission's agenda or the complexity of the issues.

Authority a.C.G.A. 43-1-14

Effective 7/1/98

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PUBLIC INFORMATION

(1)

Requests for information concerning the files or documents of the Professional

Standards Commission shall be pursuant to the requirements of the Georgia Open Records Act

(O.C.G.A.50-18-70). Requests for copies of records that are routinely subject to public inspection

may be charged a uniform copying/mailing fee of $.25 per page. Should the information request

involve an unusual administrative cost or burden for commission staff, a reasonable additional charge

for search and retrieval and other direct administrative costs also may be assessed.

(2)

Requests must be made in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Professional

Standards Commission and must contain the name and address of the person requesting the

documents and a description of the documents requested.

Authority O.C.G.A. 50-13-70

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Effective 7/1/98

505-1-.06

PETITION FOR A DECLARATORY RULING

(1 ) Any petition for a declaratory ruling as to the applicability of any statutory provision or any rule or order of the agency shall be in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission and shall contain the following:

(a)

name and address of the person making the request;

(b)

applicable rule(s), order(s), and/or statute(s);

(c)

proposed interpretation/application of the rule(s), order(s), and/or statute(s);

(d)

rationale for the proposed interpretation/application.

(2) The Executive Secretary, in consultation with staff and acting on behalf of the commission, shall make a ruling on the petition.

Authority a.C.G.A. 50-13-11

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PETITION FOR PROMULGATION, AMENDMENT. OR REPEAL OF RULE

(1)

Any petition for the promulgation. amendment. or repeal of any rule of the agency shall

be in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission and shall contain

the following:

(a)

name and address of the person making the request;

(b)

applicable rule(s);

(c)

nature of the request;

(d)

rationale for the proposed change.

(2) The Executive Secretary, in consultation with staff and the commission, shall rule on the petition within 30 days after its submission and either deny the request in writing with reasons for the denial or shall initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act.

Authority C.C.G.A. 50-13-9

505-2-.01 PRIVACY OF INFORMATION
(11 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPAI, 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 postsecondary education records.
(2) Education records, once released by an institution, are the property of the student and may be released only for a specific purpose (Le., employment or certification). The organization receiving the transcripts is responsible for protecting the document owner's privacy. The Certification Section. will not, without the applicant's written authorization, release any information not considered public record under Federal and State Law.
(31 Information will not be released to the spouse, parent, sibling or children of an individual without specific written authorization. Confidential information, such as test scores and grades on transcripts, will not be released to an employer.
(4) The Certification Section, while maintaining microfilm 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 Professional Practices Commission investigation.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200

505-2-.02 APPEALS
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(1) An appeal of an evaluator's decision is begun by requesting a review of the case by the appropriate certification supervisor. Further appeals follow four steps:

(a) A review and decision by the Associate Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission;

(b) A review and decision by the Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission;

(c) A hearing by a certification appeals officer;

(d) An appeal to the Professional Standards Commission.

(2) Each avenue of appeal shall be exhausted before beginning the next level of appeal.

(3) Appeals shall be in writing, filed within fifteen (15) days of the date of notification, and shall contain all of the following in order to be considered for review:

(a) The question in dispute and/or the relief sought;

(b) The decision of the evaluator;

(c) A concise statement describing the nature of the appeal and why it should be granted;

(d) Evidence of any kind which supports the appeal including transcripts, physician statements, etc.; and

(e) If employed, a letter in support of the appeal from the employer.

(4) official.

Extensions of time for appeals may be granted to applicants at each level by the reviewing

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200

Effective July 1, 1997

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505-2-.02 APPEALS

(1) An appeal of an evaluator's decision is begun by requesting a review of the case by the appropriate certification supervisor. Further appeals follow four steps:

(a) A review and decision by the Director of Certification of the Professional Standards Commission;

(b) A review and decision by the Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission;

(c) A hearing by a certification appeals officer;

(d) An appeal to the Professional Standards Commission.

(2) Each avenue of appeal shall be exhausted before beginning the next level of appeal.

(3) Appeals shall be in writing, filed within fifteen (15) days of the date of notification, and shall contain all of the following in order to be considered for review:

(a) The question in dispute and/or the relief sought;

(b) The decision of the evaluator;

(c) A concise statement describing the nature of the appeal and why it should be granted;

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(d) Evidence of any kind which supports the appeal including transcripts, physician statements,

etc.; and

(e) If employed, a letter in support of the appeal from the employer.

(4) Extensions of time for appeals may be granted to applicants at each level by the reviewing official.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200

505-2-.03 SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, DENIAL, RECALL AND/OR REPRIMAND

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(1) The Professional Standards Commission is authorized by law to suspend, revoke or deny

certificates, licenses and permits, or to issue a written reprimand, for good cause after an investigation

is held and notice and a hearing are provided to the certificate, license or permit holder. Anyone of

the following grounds shall be considered good cause for suspension, revocation or denial of a

certificate, license or permit, or the issuance of a written reprimand against the holder of a certificate,

license or permit.

(a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate, license or permit by fraudulent means or through misrepresentation of material facts;

(b) Physical, mental or emotional incapacity or unfitness;

(c) Commission of an act of moral turpitude;

(d) Conviction, plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere for violation of a law punishable as a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation;

(e) Incompetency in discharging assigned duties in the field or fields for which the educator is certified;

(f) Violation of ethical standards of the education profession;

(g) Revocation of a teaching certificate in another state on grounds consistent with those specified in this rule;

(h) Personal conduct that seriously reduces the certificate, license or permit holder's effectiveness in his or her employment position or conduct detrimental to the health, welfare, discipline or morals of pupils;

(i) Breach of contract of employment by abandonment of the work assignment without release from the contract of employment by a local board of education. (The suspension for the first abandonment offense shall not exceed one year commencing on the day the order of the Professional Standards Commission is entered into record.);

(j) Any other good and sufficient cause.

(2) Suspension or revocation automatically applies to all Georgia certificate fields held by the individual, except when a certificate field has been suspended or revoked for incompetency in that area of certification.

(3) A certificate, license or permit may be denied for the applicant's failure to meet the qualifications required by the commission or for any of the grounds for which a certificate may be revoked or suspended. If an application for a certificate is denied on the same grounds for which a certificate may be revoked or suspended, any subsequent application for a certificate will not be considered earlier than two years from the date of the initial denial. On appeal, the commission may exercise discretion on a case-by-case basis in considering the required time lapse before reapplication.

(4) A certificate may be recalled if it was issued in error.

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(5) The commission appropriately notifies local, state and national officials, including the

NASDTEC Academ Clearinghouse, for appropriate dissemination of information regarding suspensions,

revocations, denials, recalls and reprimands.

Authority D.C.G.A. 20-2-200

Effective 7/1/98

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505-2-.03

SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, DENIAL, RECALL AND/OR REPRIMAND

(1 I The Professional Standards Commission is authorized by law to suspend, revoke or deny
certificates, licenses and permits, or to issue a written reprimand or warning, for good cause after an investigation is held and notice and a hearing are provided to the certificate, license or permit holder. Anyone of the following grounds shall be considered good cause for suspension, revocation or denial of a certificate, license or permit, or the issuance of a written reprimand or warning against the holder of a certificate, license or permit.

(a)

Dishonesty. An educator shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud,

deceit, or misrepresentation in the performance of professional duties.

(bl

Misrepresentation or Falsification in the Course of Professional Practice. Any

falsification or deliberate misrepresentation, including omission of a material fact by an educator

concerning any of the following is an unethical act:

1.

statement of professional qualifications;

2.

application or recommendation for professional empoyment, promotion, or certification,

not including a recommendation pursuant to a settlement of disputed facts;

3.

application or recommendation for college or university admission, scholarship, grant,

academic award, or similar benefit;

4.

representation of completion of college or staff development credit;

5.

evaluation or grading of students and/or personnel, not including an evaluation or

recommendation pursuant to a settlement of disputed facts;

6.

submission of financial or program compliance reports submitted to state, federal, or

other governmental agencies;

7.

submission of information in the course of an official inquiry by the employing school

district or the Professional Standards Commission related to acts of unprofessional conduct; provided,

however, that an educator shall be entitled to decline to give evidence against himself/herself if such

evidence may tend to incriminate the educator as that term is defined by the Fifth Amendment to the

United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 1, Paragraph 16 of the Georgia Constitution; or

8.

submission of information in the course of an investigation by a law enforcement

agency or by child protective services regarding school related criminal activity; provided, however,

than an educator shall be entitled to decline to give evidence against himself/herself in any such

investigation if the same may tend to incriminate the educator as that term is defined by the Fifth

Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Article 1, Section 1, Paragraph 16 of the Georgia

Constitution.

(c)

Improper Remunerative Conduct. The solicitation of students or parents of students

to purchase equipment, supplies, or services from the educator in a private remunerative capacity is

unethical. An educator shall not tutor for remuneration students assigned to his/her classes, unless

approved by the local board of education or the superintendent. An educator shall not exploit

professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, school patrons, businesses or school

board members for personal gain or private advantage.

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(d)

Abuse of Students. Unethical conduct includes the commission by an educator of any

sexual exploitation or abusive act with or to a student as defined below:

1.

any unlawful sexual act;

2.

any solicitation of any unlawful sexual act, whether written, verbal, or physical;

3.

any act of child abuse, as defined by law;

4.

any act of sexual harassment, as defined by law; or

5.

any soliciation, encouragement or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship

with a student, or any sexual contact with a student. The definition of the term "romantic relationship"

includes "dating" a student or otherwise being involved in an inappropriate social relationship.

(e)

Confidential Information. An educator shall keep in confidence personally identifiable

information regarding students or their family members that has been obtained in the course of

professional service, unless disclosure is required by law or is necessary for the personal safety of the

student or others.

(f)

Failure to Make a Required Report. Unethical conduct includes the failure by an

educator to make a report required by a.C.G.A. Section 20-2-795.1; Section 19-7-5 or 20-2-1184.

Also included herein, the failure by an educator to notify the Professional Standards Commission of a

professional colleague's conduct which clearly is in violation of the Standards of Conduct or conduct

which constitutes a basis for the revocation, suspension, or denial of the educator's certificate, license

or permit.

(g)

Alcohol or Controlled Substance Abuse. Unethical conduct includes:

1.

being under the influence of, possessing, using or consuming on school premises or at

school-sponsored activity a Schedule I controlled substance, as defined by a.C.G.A. Section 16-13-25;

or a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance, as defined by a.C.G.A. Sections 16-13-26 through

16-13-29, without a prescription authorizing such use;

2.

being under the influence of, possessing, using or consuming an alcoholic beverage on

school premises or at a school-sponsored activity involving students; or

3.

furnishing alcohol or controlled substance to any student(s). Unprofessional conduct

includes the unlawful furnishing of alcohol or a controlled substance(s), as defined in a.C.G.A. Section

16-13-21, to any student by an educator.

(h)

Criminal Acts. Conviction, plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere for violation of

a law punishable as a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation.

(i)

Public Funds and Property. The misuse of public funds or property, or funds of a school

related organization by an educator is unthical. The failure to account for funds collected by an

educator from students or parents is unethical. The fraudulent submission of requests for

reimbursement of expenses or for pay is unethical.

(j)

Abandonment of Contract for Professional Services. Unethical conduct includes the

abandonment of a contract for professional services, or the willful refusal to perform the services

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required by a contract, without the prior approval of the employer, except in case of an emergency

beyond the control of the employee.

(k)

Disciplinary Action Against a Certificate in Another State on Grounds Consistent With

Those Specified in This Rule.

(I)

Non-Payment of Child Support. Drder from a court of competent jurisdition that the

certificate should be suspended for non-payment of child support pursuant to D.C.G.A. Section 19-6-

28.1 or notification that the license should be suspended pursuant to D.C.G.A. Section 19-11-9.3.

(m) Physical, Mental or Emotional Incapacity or Unfitness.

(n)

Personal conduct that seriously reduces the certificate, license or permit holder's

effectiveness in his or her employment position or conduct detrimental to the health, welfare, discipline

or morals of pupils.

(0)

Any other good and sufficient cause.

(2)

Suspension or revocation automatically applies to all Georgia certificate fields held by

the individual.

(3)

A certificate, license or permit also may be denied for the applicant's failure to meet

the qualifications required by the commission.

(4)

A certificate may be recalled if it was issued in error.

(5)

If an order is received according to the stipulations in 505-2-.03 (1) (I), suspension will

be automatic and will be for an indefinite period of time.

(6)

The commission appropriately notifies local, state and national officials, including the

NASDTEC Clearinghouse, for appropriate dissemination of information regarding suspensions,

revocations, denials, recalls and reprimands.

Authority D.C.G.A. 20-2-200

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505-2-.04 REINSTATEMENT OR RENEWAL OF A SUSPENDED OR REVOKED CERTIFICATE
(1) A suspended certificate is automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension period, provided that it did not expire during that time. If the certificate expired during the period of suspension, a new certificate may be secured at the end of the suspension period by making application and by meeting the current applicable certification requirements of the Professional Standards Commission.
(2) Any person whose certificate has been suspended may petition for early reinstatement of a suspended certificate or for early renewal of an expired certificate by submitting sufficient evidence to the Georgia Professional Practices Commission that the reason or reasons for the suspension have ceased to be a factor in the performance or conduct of the educator seeking reinstatement. The Professional Practices Commission will make a recommendation regarding reinstatement to the Professional Standards Commission.
(3) Revocation of a certificate is permanent subject to the following provisions:
(a) Any person whose certificate has been revoked may petition for the right to apply for a new certificate by submitting sufficient evidence to the Georgia Professional Practices Commission that the reason or reasons for the revocation have ceased to be a factor in the performance or conduct of the educator seeking a new certificate. The Professional Practices Commission will make a recommendation regarding the application to the Professional Standards Commission.
(b) A period of three years must elapse from the date of the certificate revocation before a petition to apply for a new certificate will be considered by the Professional Practices Commission. If the initial petition to apply for a new certificate is denied, any subsequent petition to apply for a new certificate may not be filed earlier than two years from the date of the previous denial. The Professional Practices Commission reserves the right to consider the time to apply after the initial three-year period on a case-by-case basis. If the Professional Practices Commission recommends approval of the petition to apply to the Professional Standards Commission, and the Professional Standards Commission approves the recommendation, then the individual must satisfy all current certification requirements.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200

Effective 7/1/98

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505-2-.04

REINSTATEMENT OR RENEWAL OF A SUSPENDED OR REVOKED CERTIFICATE

(1)

Reapplication following the denial of a certificate.

(a)

If an application is denied according to the stipulations of 505-2-.03 (1) (I), a certificate

will automatically be granted upon notification by the court or DHR to do so provided current

certification requirements are met.

(b)

If application for a certificate is denied on the same grounds for which a certificate may

be revoked or suspended, except under stipulations addressed in 505-2-.03 (1) (I), any subsequent

application for a certificate will not be considered earlier than two years from the date of the initial

denial; however, the commission in its discretion may establish a shorter time period before

reapplication.

(2)

Reinstatement of a suspended certificate.

(a)

If the certificate was suspended according to the stipulations of 505-2-.03 (1) (I), it will

be reinstated automatically when the commission is notified by the court or DHR to do so provided the

certificate has not expired during the period of suspension. If the certificate has expired, current

applicable PSC certification requirements must be met prior to reinstatement.

(b)

A suspended certificate is automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension period,

provided that it did not expire during that time. If the certificate expired during the period of

suspension, a new certificate may be secured at the end of the suspension period by making

application and by meeting the current applicable certification requirements of the Professional

Standards Commission.

(c)

Any person whose certificate has been suspended may petition for early reinstatement

of a suspended certificate or for early renewal of an expired certificate by submitting sufficient

evidence to the Professional Standards Commission that the reason or reasons for the suspension have

ceased to be a factor in the performance or conduct of the educator seeking reinstatement.

(3)

Revocation of a certificate is permanent subject to the following provisions:

(a)

Any person whose certificate has been revoked may petition for the right to apply for

a new certificate by submitting sufficient evidence to the Professional Standards Commission that the

reason or reasons for the revocation have ceased to be a factor in the performance or conduct of the

educator seeking a new certificate.

(b)

A period of three years must elapse from the date of the certificate revocation before

a petition to apply for a new certificate will be considered. If the initial petition to apply for a new

certificate is denied, any subsequent petition to apply for a new certificate may not be filed earlier than

two years from the date of the previous denial. The Professional Standards Commission reserves the

right to consider the time to apply after the initial three-year period on a case-by-case basis. If the

Professional Standards Commission approves the petition to apply for a new certificate, then the

individual must satisfy all current certification requirements.

Authority a.c.G.A. 20-2-200

505-2-.05 REFERRAL TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

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The Certification Section refers all legal and ethical questions or concerns to the Professional

Practices Commission for a recommendation during the certification process. When a case is referred

to the Professional Practices Commission, all processing of that individual's application is discontinued

until a recommendation is received from the Professional Practices Commission. Notification of the

case's referral to the Professional Practices Commission is sent to the applicant at the time it is referred.

Authority C.C.G.A. 20-2-790

Effective 7/1/98

505-2-.05

REFERRAL TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES SECTION

(1) The Certification Section refers all legal and ethical questions or concerns to the Professional Practices Section for a recommendation during the certification process. When a case is referred to the Professional Practices Section, all processing of that individual's application is discontinued until a final decision is made by the Professional Standards Commission. Notification of the case's referral is sent to the applicant at the time it is referred.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-790

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505-2-.06 CERTIFICATION BY APPROVED PROGRAMS
(1 ) The Professional Standards Commission shall certify applicants who have completed approved teacher education programs under the following conditions:
(a) The teacher preparation program was approved by the state approval authority in a state that approves teacher preparation programs; the program was approved for the field and degree level in the recommended area of certification; the program held approval status during the year in which the applicant completed the program.
(b) The applicant has been recommended for certification by the college official authorized to make such recommendations.
1. In order for a Georgia institution's recommendation for certification to be accepted for applicants completing Georgia approved programs on or after 7/1/93, all applicable Special Georgia Requirements (Rule 505-2-.08) and field-specific prerequisites shall be met at the time the college official completes the recommendation form and application for certification is made, including passing the required specific subject matter test and/or other assessment.
(c) The recommendation for certification is in a field and at a degree level recognized by the Professional Standards Commission. If the recommendation is in an area recognized in Georgia as an endorsement only, the applicant will be issued a professional certificate in that field.
(d) Prerequisites to higher certificates will not be specified if the individual has completed an approved teacher education program at a higher degree level.
(2) College recommendations for certification are also honored when, as a post-degree student, an individual completes a non-degree preparation sequence based on college advisement.
(3) Special Georgia Requirements, recency-of-study, and experience requirements specific to certain fields shall be required. If one or more of these are missing, a one-year certificate may be issued at the request of an employing Georgia superintendent except as excluded in paragraph (1) (b) 1. of this rule.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200

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505-2-.06 CERTIFICATION BY APPROVED PROGRAMS

Effective July 1, 1998

(1)

The Professional Standards Commission shall certify applicants who have completed

approved teacher education programs under the following conditions:

(a)

The teacher preparation program was approved by the state approval authority in a

state that approves teacher preparation programs; the program was approved for the field and degree

level in the recommended area of certification; the program held approval status during the year in

which the applicant completed the program.

(b)

The applicant has been recommended for certification by the college official authorized

to make such recommendations.

1.

In order for a Georgia institution's recommendation for certification to be accepted for

applicants completing Georgia approved programs on or after 7/1/93, all applicable Special Georgia

Requirements (Rule 505-2-.08) and field-specific prerequisites shall be met at the time the college

official completes the recommendation form and application for certification is made, including passing

the required specific subject matter test and/or other assessment.

(c)

The recommendation for certification is in a field and at a degree level recognized by

the Professional Standards Commission. If the recommendation is in an area recognized in Georgia as

an endorsement only, the applicant will be issued a professional certificate in that field.

(d)

Prerequisites to higher certificates will not be specified if the individual has completed

an approved teacher education program at a higher degree level.

(2)

College recommendations for certification are also honored when, as a post-degree

student, an individual completes a non-degree preparation sequence based on college advisement.

(3)

Special Georgia Requirements, recency-of-study, and experience requirements specific

to certain fields shall be required. If one or more of these are missing, a one-year certificate may be

issued at the request of an employing Georgia superintendent except as excluded in paragraph (1) (b)

1. of this rule.

(4)

The Professional Standards Commission shall certify applicants in endorsement fields

who have completed PSC approved staff development certification programs.

(a)

The applicant has been recommended for certification by the official authorized to make

such recommendations.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200

505-2-.07 CERTIFICATION BY EVALUATION

(1) Evaluations for certification are provided only to determine or establish one's eligibility for a provisional certificate, to determine requirements needed to add a field, and to determine renewal requirements for previously held Georgia certificates. Effective 7-1-93, the commission will no longer outline specific professional education course work requirements to establish the initial professional certificate (except for level one and two Vocational Education certificate fields); however, any evaluation prepared prior to July 1, 1993, will be honored as long as the evaluation is valid.

(2) Evaluations are not provided for certification beyond the current degree level held by the applicant.

(3) Depending on the type of evaluation being prepared, five components may be considered:

(a) General Education - the core curriculum in the undergraduate program, including:

1. 20 quarter hours in humanities with a minimum of 10 quarter hours in English;

2.

10 quarter hours in mathematics and 10 quarter hours in science; and

3.

20 quarter hours in social science.

(b) Content Area - courses in the academic or professional area specific to the field of certification;

(c) Professional Education - courses and practicum studies related to education foundations, curriculum, methods and practice;

(d) Special Georgia Requirements; and

(e) Any prerequisites or experience requirements specific to a field of certification.

(4) Requirements needed to satisfy paragraph (3), subparagraphs (b) through (e), when applicable, will be outlined in the specific field rule; General Education requirements will be reviewed and possibly outlined only when an evaluation for a provisional certificate is being processed.

(5) After the transcripts and other documentation have been reviewed, a letter is sent to the applicant outlining course work and/or other requirements that must be satisfied in order to become eligible for the requested certification field.

(6) Evaluations, as well as other correspondence from the certification section, shall be valid for three years from the date prepared. Any evaluation for certification prepared prior to 7-1-93, will be honored as long as the evaluation is valid when application for certification is made and is included as part of the certification application package.

(7) An evaluation to detennine one's eligibility for a provisional certificate may be done under the following conditions:

(a) The applicant possesses a bachelor's (or higher) degree from a regionally accredited college or university (except for level one and two Vocational Educational Education fields);

(b) The applicant has a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR has been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.

Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200

505-2-.08 SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS

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(1) All applicants for certification in Georgia shall satisfy certain Special Georgia Requirements.

These requirements do not apply to individuals holding Georgia certification in fields with valid life

status unless their certification status changes.

(a) Certification Assessment Program. An applicant for certification in Georgia must pass content knowledge assessments appropriate to the field of certification and/or other assessment(s) as required by the Professional Standards Commission. Specific assessments have not been developed for all fields.

1. An applicant may be exempt from passing the PSC content knowledge assessment(s) for one of the following reasons:

(i) holding or having held a professional certificate in another state, and having passed the appropriate statewide or national content knowledge assessment(s) required in that state for that certificate field.

(ii) holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) valid certification in a specific field.

2. Required Assessments, Administration Procedures, and Assessment Development.

(i) The required assessment(s) for all Georgia teaching, service, leadership, and vocational fields are outlined annually in PSC-adopted materials (e.g., policies, procedures, bulletins, etc.).

(ii) Assessment requirements, outlined in PSC-adopted materials (e.g., policies, procedures, bulletins, etc.), including registration procedures, administration and participation requirements, and scoring and reporting procedures shall be followed. Special administration procedures may be arranged for examinees with documented handicaps.

(iii) All assessment development work and standard setting procedures will be in accordance with accepted testing practice as outlined by appropriate professional bodies (e.g., National Council on Measurement in Education, American Psychological Association, American Educational Research Association). The Professional Standards Commission has the ultimate authority for setting passing standards on each assessment.

(b) Standards of Conduct. An applicant for certification in Georgia must comply with the ethical standards of the profession. (Refer to Rules 505-2-.03, 506-5-.01 and.02.)

(c) Recency of Study/Experience. An applicant for certification in Georgia must verify recent study or experience within five years preceding the date of application. (Refer to Rule 505-2-.37.)

(d) Special Education. (D.C.G.A. 20-2-201). Any person certified in a teaching field, the leadership field of Educational Leadership, and/or the service fields of Media Specialist and School Counseling shall complete course work, approved by the Professional Standards Commission, in the identification and education of children who have special educational needs, or the equivalent through a Georgia approved staff development program. Holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) valid certification will satisfy the special education requirement.

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(e) Teaching of Reading. Any person certified in the fields of Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Interrelated Special Education, Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood, and English shall complete course work, approved by the Professional Standards Commission, in the Teaching of Reading, or the equivalent through a Georgia approved staff development program. Holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) valid certification in a specific field for which the teaching of reading is required will satisfy the reading requirement for that field.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200

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GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION Required Teacher Certification Tests (July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997)

Teaching Field Agriculture Education Art Education Behavior Disorders Biology Business Chemistry Early Childhood Education Earth/Space Science Economics Elementary English French Geography German Health Health and Physical Education Hearing Impaired History Home Economics Interrelated Special Education Inter. Sp. Ed./Early Child. Latin Learning Disabilities Marketing Education Mathematics Mental Retardation Middle Grades Music Physics Political Science Reading Specialist Science Social Science Spanish Speech Technology Education

Required TCT Agriculture Art Behavior Disorders Science Business Education Science Early Childhood or Middle Childhood Science Social Science Early Childhood or Middle Childhood Communicative Arts French Social Science German Health Health and Physical Education Hearing Impaired Social Science Home Economics Interrelated Special Education Interrelated or Early Childhood Latin Learning Disabilities Marketing Mathematics Mental Retardation/Mental Handicaps Middle Childhood Music Science Social Science Reading Specialist Science Social Science Spanish Communicative Arts Technology Education

Service Field Assoc. Library Media Specialist Media Specialist School Counseling School Psychology Speech Language Pathology

Media Specialist or TCT for Base Field Media Specialist School Counselor School Psychology Speech Language Pathology

Leadership Field Educational Leadership

Administration and Supervision

The Special EducationlProfessional Knowledge TCT is an acceptable option for certification in these fields; this test has not been offered since March 1990.

A Georgia Teacher Certification Test has not been developed for all full fields. A list of the full fields for which no test is

currently required follows:

Audiology

Hebrew

School Social Work

Chinese

Italian

Trade and Industrial Education

Dance

Japanese

Visually Impaired

Drama

Orthopedically Impaired

Greek

Russian

Health Occupations

School Nutrition Director

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505-2-.09 INFIELD STATEMENT
(1) The Professional Standards Commission recognizes that practicing in-field is both desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of local school systems. Recognizing that the children and youth of Georgia are entitled to a high quality educational program, and that it is more likely to be achieved through practicing in-field, the commission shall assure that all educators are certified and have the appropriate competencies to be assigned in their particular area of expertise.
(a) Professional personnel shall be considered as being in-field if they hold a valid certificate and are assigned the majority of the school day on the grade level(s) and in the field(s) for which they are certified. These individuals may be used for the minor part of the school day in other grade levels or subject areas provided they have at least twenty (20) quarter hours of course work in each area taught.
(b) Professional personnel employed in local systems who are performing duties "out-of-field" may be considered in-field (e.g., for purposes of state funding, assignment, salary, etc.) provided they meet the requirements to qualify for a probationary certificate.
(2) Several areas of assignment do not require a specific certificate field in order to meet in-field requirements, although a certificate in some field is required. These fields include:
(a) Computer Science - An individual with a full-field professional teaching certificate is in-field to teach computer science in grades P-12.
(b) Hospital/Homebound - An individual with a full-field professional teaching certificate is infield to teach hospital/homebound students in grades P-12.
(c) In-School Suspension - An individual with a valid certificate is in-field to teach in-school suspension students in grades P-12.
(3) Several areas of responsibility do not require a certificate of any type to meet in-field requirements. These areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: finance, transportation, public relations, personnel, staff development, facilities, planning, evaluation, research, assessment and technology coordination. (Curriculum and instruction are specifically excluded from this list. Individuals with these responsibilities must be appropriately certified.) For areas in which the commission does not issue a specific certificate, local units of administration may employ individuals without certification. If, however, a certificate is held in any field, the individual can be listed on the Certificated Personnel Information (CPI) Report.
(4) Local school systems are authorized to employ individuals to work in pre-kindergarten regular education programs who do not hold commission certification or licensure.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200

505-2-.10 CLASSIFICATION: TYPE, TITLE, LEVEL, FIELD, CATEGORY

(1) Certification is classified according to type, title, level, field, and category. The commission has authorized the issuance of certificates under the following classification system.

(a) Types of certification recognize three school personnel functions defined as teaching, leadership and service. All fields shall be grouped under one of these functions.

1. Teaching certificates are issued in fields that prepare an individual to teach the subject matter offered as a part of the school curriculum. These certificates are identified by the letter "T."

2. Leadership certificates are issued in fields that prepare an individual to administer or supervise a school system, school or school program. These certificates are identified by the letter "L."

3. Service certificates are issued in fields that prepare an individual to provide support services to students, school personnel and school operations. These certificates are identified by the letter "S."

(b) Titles of certificates recognize an individual's status and indicate the extent to which the requirements for current and continued certification have been satisfied. The commission authorizes the issuance of certificates under seven titles, with a condition attached to the first three. This condition requires that an employer in Georgia request the certificate jointly with the applicant. Not all titles are issued for all types or fields of certification

1. Provisional certificates are issued to individuals who have satisfied the minimum job-entry level requirements for a specific field. Provisional certificates are identified by the letter "B."

2. Probationary certificates are issued to professionally certified individuals. who are completing

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requirements to add a new field of certification while they are employed in the field being added. Initial

probationary certificates are not issued in certain fields. Probationary certificates are identified by the

letters "PA."

3. Emergency certificates are issued to teachers who lack renewal credit, recent study, and/or the appropriate assessment(s) under certain conditions. Such certificates are issued in teaching or service fields only. Emergency certificates are identified by the letter" E."

4. Nonrenewable professional certificates recognize initial preparation for certification in the field. During the validity period of the certificate, the individual must upgrade to the next education level in a specific field as specified in the evaluation that accompanies the certificate. Nonrenewable professional certificates are identified by the letter "N."

5. Professional renewable certificates are issued to individuals employed in all school personnel functions who completed applicable requirements Professional renewable certificates are identified by the letters T, S or L, depending on the type of certificate.

6. Performance-based certificates recognize professionally prepared school personnel who have satisfied special Georgia course requirements and performance requirements. Performance-based certificates are applicable to most teaching fields and the service field of speech and language pathology and are identified by the letters "PB."

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7. Life professional certificates were issued to individuals who qualified for life certification before July 1, 1974, and may be issued as duplicates to those who have continued to earn the acceptable school experience required to maintain life certification. The life status remains in effect as long as the holder is not absent from acceptable experience for any seven consecutive years from the date of issue. Individuals who have not met the appropriate experience requirements to maintain a life certificate may obtain a renewable certificate in their field. Individuals who currently hold active life status in a field may maintain life status in that field when a higher certificate level is earned. No new life certificates shall be issued nor shall fields be added to the life certificate category. Life certificates are identified by the letter "D. H

(c) Level of certification - Prior to July 1, 1993, certificates were issued in field by level. Certificates were issued on the basis of earned degrees and the level of certification recognized the degree level attained in a particular field. Individuals with certification in more than one field often had multiple certification levels. Effective July 1, 1993, fields of certification will be established upon the completion of minimal formal requirements for the field including earned degrees. (Nonrenewable fields will continue to require a higher level of education in the field to reach clear renewable status). The commission shall assign a single certification level to accompany all fields held by an individual. Level of certification shall recognize the commission's determined equivalent of an individual's level of educatior:. The commission shall determine equivalent certification levels for various degrees and majors. The assignment of a certification level to various degrees and majors is contingent on the following: 1) a valid certificate field being held; 2) the degree being from a regionally accredited institution (Rule 505-2-.35); and 3) the degree and/or major meeting the commission's rules on acceptable credits and degrees (Rule 505-2-.36). Generally, the rationale for the assignment of certification level recognizes the academic hierarchy of degrees awarded within a discipline. Not all academic disciplines have a full range of levels. and the length and number of hours in degree programs vary. Traditionally, degrees within a discipline are granted at initial, intermediate and terminal levels. The commission's determined certification level may be equal to or less than an individual's highest recognized level of education.

1. General requirements for recognizing levels of education follow.

(i) Level One - (Vocational Education fields only) a minimum of the completion of a high school diploma or the GED equivalent.

(ii) Level Two - (Vocational Education fields only) a minimum of an associate's degree or one of the following options:

(I) an associate's degree or 90 quarter hours of acceptable college credit;

(II) a two-year program consisting of a minimum of 2,000 clock hours through a regionally accredited postsecondary vocational/technical school in the field in which certification is requested;

(III) a minimum of 45 quarter hours of acceptable college credit or university credit and a minimum of 1,000 clock hours through an accredited vocational/technical school in the field in which certification is requested.

(iii) Level Four - generally, a minimum of a bachelor's degree or the commission's determined equivalent (e.g., B.A., Pharm.D., D.C.).

(iv) Level Five - generally, a minimum of a master's degree or the commission's determined

equivalent (e.g., M.Ed., M.S.W., J.D., 0.0.1.

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(v) Level Six - generally, a minimum of an education specialist's degree; completion of all requirements for a level seven doctoral degree except the dissertation and unconditional admission to candidacy; or the commission's determined equivalent (e.g., Ed.S., Diploma of Advanced Study in Teaching, D.B.A., M.D.).

(vi) Level Seven - generally, a minimum of a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree or the commission's determined equivalent (e.g., J.S.D.). Degrees with "doctoral" or "doctorate" in the degree title may result in a certification level of four, five, six, or seven.

2. Certification levels assigned to various degrees and majors.

Certification Level 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Degree
Ph. D.
Ed.D. J.S.D. Ed.S. D.V.M. M.D. D.O. D.D.S. Th. D. S.T.D. D. Min. D.P.A. D.B.A. D.P.H. NASP/NCATE Master's L.L.M. Master's M.S.W. 0.0. L.L.B./J.D. D.M.D. Pharm. D. Pod.D./D.P./D.P.M D.C./D.C.M.
Bachelor's

Major All All Law All Veterinary Medicine All but D.M.D. Osteopathy Dentistry Theology/Religion, etc. Sacred Theology, etc. Ministry Public Administration Business Administration Public Health Administration School Psychology Law All but NASP/NCATE and L.L.M. Social Work Optometry Law Dentistry Pharmacy Podiatry Chiropractic All but L.L.B.

D.D.S. = D.M.D. plus Master's Note NASP/NCATE (School Psychology) and L.L.M.(Law) exceptions Note L.L.B. (Law) exception

(d) Fields of certification recognize the discipline, area of specialization or study completed by an individual as a major part of his or her college preparation program. The number and names of fields, as well as the preparation required, may be changed by the commission after periodic analyses of the extent to which Georgia is providing adequate educational opportunities for its children and youth through currently recognized fields. Specific requirements for each field-including what is needed for the various titles are outlined on the field-specific rule pages elsewhere in this document.

(e) Categories. Certificate fields are grouped into three categories based upon requirements needed for continued certification. The categories are:

1. Life - See section (1) (b) 7.

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2. Clear Renewable - These fields lack only standard renewal requirements. All Special Georgia Requirements and other conditions have been met.

3. Conditional - This certificate indicates that additional requirements are needed to obtain clear renewable status. The conditions may include additional course work, test requirements, experience requirements, and/or an advanced education level in a specific field. The validity period may vary depending on the outstanding conditions to be met. Conditional status may be professional, emergency, provisional, probationary, and/or nonrenewable.

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Georgia Professional Standards Commission
1452 Twin Towers East Atlanta. Georgia 30334. (4041657-9000

MEMORANDUM

DATE:

September 12, 1994

TO:

PSC Certification Staff

FROM:

Candy Norton

SUBJECT:

Administrative Procedures for Adding Fields and Upgrading Levels to Valid Life Certificate Holders

1.

Effective July 1, 1993, please be advised that individuals who currently hold active life status

in a field may maintain life status in that field when a higher certificate level is earned. These

individuals, if they are just changing level, should not be called for any Georgia special

requirements (course work or TCT). Currently, conditional certificates exist where individuals

upgrading a level in the same life field have been called for the special education course.

Please be advised that if these individuals apply for a certification transaction where they have

not met the Georgia special requirements which we are no longer calling them for effective July

1, 1993, these certificates are to be issued.

2.

If an individual is adding a new field to an existing field that has valid life status, the individual

must meet special Georgia requirements, including course work and the TCT for the new field

being added. NOTE: If either Early Childhood Education or Middle Grades Education is added

to an existing field of Elementary (life status), both Early Childhood and Middle Grades

Education are considered as new fields.

3.

Endorsement teaching fields can be issued as life certificate fields if the base field it endorses

holds current life status; however, no other new life certificates, other than endorsements, shall

be issued nor shall fields be added to the life certificate category.

4.

Please be advised that in order to honor a college recommendation where an individual is

achieving a higher degree in a certificate field that holds current life status, the college should

be responsible for putting an asterisk on the TCT section and stating that life status is still in

effect and attaching an experience verification form. The only exception would be if the college

has read on the certification channel screen that a certificate has been issued within the last

twelve months.

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505-2-.11 VALIDITY PERIODS AND DATING OF CERTIFICATES
(1) Validity periods for certificate fields are used in conjunction with types and titles to determine one's certification classification category. Certificate fields are issued with specific validity periods depending upon this classification.
(a) The initial Clear Renewable certificate will be valid for five years and will determine one's renewal cycle. Fields added to the Clear Renewable category will retain the same expiration date as the original; the beginning validity may vary depending upon the date requirements for the field are completed.
(b) The validity period for conditional certificates will vary depending on the outstanding conditions required to obtain the Clear Renewable. These requirements will be outlined in correspondence from the certification office at the time of issue as well as on the field-page rules.
(2) The dating of certificates rule regulates the effective date of a certification level or field validity period. The following general rules are governed by the date the complete application package is received by the Certification Section of the Professional Standards Commission.
(a) Certificates shall not be backdated prior to July 1 regardless of the date requirements are met if the complete application package for the transaction is received on or after July 1. In order for the validity period to be prior to July 1, the complete package must be received in the certification office prior to that date.
(b) The beginning date of Clear Renewable and Life certificates will be determined by the method of certification .
1. Certificates based on completion of an approved degree program shall be effective from the date the institution certifies on the official transcript that all degree requirements were completed or July 1, whichever is more recent
2. Certificates based on completion of an approved program (subsequent to the degree) shall be effective from the date all program requirements were completed or July 1, whichever is more recent.
3. Certificates based on an evaluation from the PSC shall be effective from the date the final requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is more recent.
(i) If experience requirements for a certificate are completed during the school year, the certificate will be effective from the following July 1.
(c) The beginning validity date of Conditional certificates will follow the rules outlined for Clear Renewable certificates with the following exception
1. Any Conditional certificate (excluding nonrenewable fields) issued to an individual who becomes employed on after January 1, will be valid from the first day of the month in which employed.
(d) Certificates are dated to expire on June 30 of the last year of validity (which will vary depending on the certification classification/category).
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-203 - 20-2-200

505-2-.12 Reserved
505-2-.13 STANDARD RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
(1) Clear Renewable certificates shall be renewed by earning 10 quarter hours of acceptable resident college credit or Georgia staff development credit specifically approved for certification renewal and by passing an appropriate assessment{s). Renewal credit for certificates that are currently valid must have been completed within the five-year period preceding the expiration of the certificate and within the established validity period for the individual. If renewing a certificate expired for five years or less, the credit must be completed within the five years preceding the date application for renewal is made.
(a) Refer to Rule 505-2-.38 Reinstatement of Certificates if the certificate has been expired for more than five years.
(b) Achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification during a renewal cycle will renew all clear renewable fields for either the next cycle or the subsequent five-year cycle.
(c) Submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43 (e.g., Speech/Language Pathologist, Audiologist, Psychologist), will renew all PSC clear renewable field(s).
(2) Ten quarter hours or staff development units will renew all clear renewable fields as long as the credit is taken with the five-year renewal cycle as determined by the expiration date. Any course taken within the five-year period prior to expiration can be used to renew unless the course work was required to convert an Emergency certificate from the conditional category to the clear renewable
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category.
(3) Applications for standard renewal will be accepted after October 1 of the school year in which the certificate expires.
(4) The following types of credit are acceptable for renewing clear renewable certificates provided the course work is completed during the appropriate time frame as outlined earlier. Any combination of these is acceptable.
(a) Any of the special Georgia courses required to extend a certificate may be used to meet renewal requirements. Any Special Georgia Requirement course that has not been completed must be completed as part of the credit required to renew the certificate.
(b) Course work taken to add a new field or type of certification to an existing certificate.
(c) Course work earned to renew a probationary certificate.
(d) Course work earned specifically for renewal with the approval of an employing Georgia superintendent.
(e) Course work taken in the content of the certificate field{s) or professional education course work addressing the certification or the age level of the learners covered by the certificate, provided that it does not duplicate previously taken course work.
(f) Course work earned as part of a degree program at a regionally accredited college or university in education with the approval of a college advisor.

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(5) A qualifying score on the appropriate assessment(s) approved by the PSC is required for each field of certification being renewed in accordance with Rule 505-2-.08.
Authority C.C.G.A. 20-2-202; 20-2-200; 20-2-201

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505-2-.14 Reserved
505-2-.15 CERTIFICATION BY RECIPROCITY
(1) An applicant for certification in Georgia who holds or has held a professional certificate issued by another state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), or the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS), will be eligible for an initial professional Georgia certificate if the applicant meets the following conditions.
(2) A professional certificate is defined as one for which the applicant has met all course requirements in the state of issuance. Requirements of experience and assessment (unless required for a degree) are not included in the definition. (e.g., Some states do not issue a "professional" certificate until the individual has earned five years of acceptable experience on that certificate; if the five years of experience is the only requirement lacking to obtain a "professional" title, Georgia will accept the certificate.) A letter of eligibility for a professional certificate may be substituted for the actual certificate if the transferring state requires employment for issuance.
(a) The applicant holds a bachelor's or higher degree
(b) The applicant meets all applicable Special Georgia Requirements.
1. Those applicants who are otherwise eligible for certification except for the Special Georgia Requirements, may be issued a professional certificate for one year if requested by a Georgia employer.
2. All Special Georgia Requirements must be completed within the first year of employment and certification for continued Georgia certification.
(c) The Georgia certificate issued will be a comparable certificate (type/field) to the certificate held in the other state, District of Columbia, U.S. territory, NBPTS or DODDS.
1. Certification level will be determined by the Professional Standards Commission.
2. Applicants holding out-of-state certification in areas recognized as endorsements only in Georgia will be issued a professional certificate in that field.
3. Applicants holding certification in fields not recognized for certification in Georgia must meet minimum standards for a recognized Georgia field.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200
505-2-.16 Reserved

505-2-.17 PERMITTED PERSONNEL ALTERNATIVE ......
(1) Permitted personnel are defined as those persons who may not qualify for professional certificates, including retired teachers, but who function in the same manner as certificated personnel. Such personnel qualify for their positions on the basis of experience rather than formal education. (O.C.G.A. 20-2-204)
(a) Permitted personnel may be retired educators; military or government personnel; business or professional persons (banker, lawyer, doctor, etc.); foreign language native speakers; college teachers; performing artists; or others.
(b) Permitted personnel will not be considered as certified personnel for the purpose of coaching athletics.
(c) The individual must have a minimum of three years of work or related experience in the field/area where he or she will serve; or, in the case of a foreign language native speaker, must have received an "advanced" or higher rating on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or have passed the appropriate assessment(s) per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the foreign language field.
(d) The individual must have, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, except for performing artists. In the case of the foreign language native speaker, the degree from the foreign country must be, at a minimum, equivalent to the bachelor's degree in the United States.
(e) There must be verified extenuating circumstances, including verification that no acceptable certified personnel are available to serve in this capacity.
(f) Permits may be granted in the teaching fields and the field of superintendent only. O.C.G.A. 20-2-101 authorizes the PSC to define acceptable business or management experience as an option to the minimum certificate required to qualify for appointment as county or independent school superintendent.
(2) A foreign language native speaker, or an individual with native fluency, may receive a permit to teach a language or ESOL under the following conditions.
(a) The applicant is proficient in English.
(b) The applicant must have received a rating of at least" Advanced" on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) administered in the declared language. The OPI is a nationally accepted measurement of oral language skill and is used by the federal government to assess one's ability to function using oral language. The OPI must be administered by a certified examiner from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The validation of "native-speaker ability" through the OPt is completely the responsibility of the applicant and the school system. The interview procedure should be arranged by the applicant and/or system by contacting:
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 6 Executive Boulevard, Upper Level Yonkers, New York 10701 Phone: 914-963-8830
1. A passing score on the appropriate assessment(s) per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the foreign language field will substitute for the "Advanced" rating on the OPJ.

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(c) The permit is suggested as a means to utilize native speakers to teach the less-commonly taught languages such as Afrikaans, Akan, Arabic, Chinese (all dialects), Danish, Dutch, Farsi, Finnish, Greek (Modern), Hebrew (Modern), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

(3) Resource Support: Each school shall establish a mentor system in order to provide permitted personnel with orientation to the school, guidance for basic principles of classroom management, and induction support as they adjust to the school situation. A professional development plan shall be developed and implemented for permitted personnel. This plan shall address the development and assessment of teacher competence in the areas of learner characteristics, curriculum and methods specific to the age level and certificate field requested. It is appropriate for the plan to include prescribed course work. Example: A course in methods for teaching foreign languages in grades P-8 might be required for native speakers permitted to teach foreign languages.

(4) Validity: Permits are renewable annually upon the request of the local school system.

(a) The appropriate assessment(s) must be passed before the permit may be renewed, if available in the field.

(5) Aoolication: The local school system superintendent or designee shall complete Form 0242 (Request for Permit) supplied by the Professional Standards Commission. Submission of this form verifies the following:

(a) There are no acceptable, qualified (certified) teachers available for this position.

(b) Requests for permitted personnel must be made after July 1 prior to the school year in which they will be employed.

(c) The Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission shall approve or disapprove the request for permitted personnel.

(d) Permits are not transferable from one local system to another.

(e) A level of four, five, six, or seven will be posted on the permit based on the permitted individual's determined certification level.

(f)
field.

If requesting renewal, the appropriate assessment(s) has been passed if available in the

(g) If requesting renewal, mentor support, induction, and professional development were provided as described in section (3) during the validity period of the previous permit.

(6) A permit cannot be issued to an individual who has been previously certified in Georgia but has not passed the required assessment.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-204

Effective 7/1/98

505-2-.17

PERMITTED PERSONNEL ALTERNATIVE

(1)

Permitted personnel are defined as those persons who may not qualify for professional

certificates, including retired teachers, but who function in the same manner as certificated personnel.

Such personnel qualify for their positions on the basis of experience rather than formal education.

(O.C.G.A. 20-2-204)

(a)

Permitted personnel may be retired educators; military or government personnel;

business or professional persons (banker, lawyer, doctor, etc.); foreign language native speakers;

college teachers; performing artists; or others.

(b)

Permitted personnel will not be considered as certified personnel for the purpose of

coaching athletics.

(c)

The individual must have a minimum of three years of work or related experience in the

field/area where he or she will serve; or, in the case of a foreign language native speaker, must have

received an "advanced" or higher rating on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or have passed the

appropriate assessment(s) per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the foreign language field.

(d)

The individual must have, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree from a regionally

accredited institution, except for performing artists. In the case of the foreign language native speaker,

the degree from the foreign country must be, at a minimum, equivalent to the bachelor's degree in the

United States.

(e)

There must be verified extenuating circumstances, including verification that no

acceptable certified personnel are available to serve in this capacity.

(f)

Permits may be granted in the teaching fields and the field of superintendent only.

O.C.G.A. 20-2-101 authorizes the PSC to define acceptable business or management experience as

an option to the minimum certificate required to qualify for appointment as county or independent

school superintendent.

(2)

A foreign language native speaker, or an individual with native fluency, may receive a

permit to teach a language or ESOL under the following conditions.

(a)

The applicant is proficient in English.

(b)

The applicant must have received a rating of at least "Advanced" on the Oral

Proficiency Interview (OPI) administered in the declared language. The OPI is a nationally accepted

measurement of oral language skill and is used by the federal government to assess one's ability to

function using oral language. The OPI must be administered by a certified examiner from the American

Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The validation of "native-speaker ability"

through the OPI is completely the responsibility of the applicant and the school system. The interview

procedure should be arranged by the applicant and/or system by contacting:

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 6 Executive Boulevard, Upper Level Yonkers, New York 10701 Phone: 914-963-8830

1.

A passing score on the appropriate assessment(s) per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the

foreign language field will substitute for the" Advanced" rating on the OPI.

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(c)

The permit is suggested as a means to utilize native speakers to teach the less-

commonly taught languages such as Afrikaans, Akan, Arabic, Chinese (all dialects), Danish, Dutch,

Farsi, Finnish, Greek (Modern), Hebrew (Modern), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao,

Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

(3)

Resource Support: Each school shall establish a mentor system in order to provide

permitted personnel with orientation to the school, guidance for basic principles of classroom

management, and induction support as they adjust to the school situation. A professional development

plan shall be developed and implemented for permitted personnel. This plan shall address the

development and assessment of teacher competence in the areas of learner characteristics, curriculum

and methods specific to the age level and certificate field requested. It is appropriate for the plan to

include prescribed course work. Example: A course in methods for teaching foreign languages in

grades P-8 might be required for native speakers permitted to teach foreign languages.

(4)

Validity: The initial permit is valid for one year. The permit may be renewed for three

years provided the following have been met:

(a)

The appropriate assessment(s) must be passed before the permit may be renewed, if

available in the field.

(b)

The professional development plan for the first year must be completed.

(c)

The renewal is requested by the employing school system/agency.

(5)

Application: The local school system superintendent or designee shall complete Form

0242 (Request for Permit) supplied by the Professional Standards Commission. Submission of this form

verifies the following:

(a)

There are no acceptable, qualified (certified) teachers available for this position.

(b)

Requests for permitted personnel must be made after July 1 prior to the school year

in which they will be employed.

(c)

The Executive Secretary of the Professional Standards Commission shall approve or

disapprove the request for permitted personnel.

(d)

Permits are not transferable from one local system to another.

(e)

A level of four, five, six, or seven will be posted on the permit based on the permitted

individual's determined certification level.

(f)

If requesting renewal, mentor support, induction, and professional development were

provided as described in section (3) during the validity period of the previous permit.

(g)

If requesting renewal, the appropriate assessment(s) has been passed if available in the

field, and the professional development plan has been completed.

(6)

A permit cannot be issued to an individual who has been previously certified in Georgia

but has not passed the required assessment.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-204

505-2-.18 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

(1 ) Definitions

(a) Substitute teacher - an individual employed to serve in the absence of the regularly employed teacher. The term substitute teacher also applies to a person temporarily employed to teach a class that does not have a regular teacher.

(b) Substitute teacher list - a list of persons approved by the local board of education or its designee to serve as substitute teachers.

(2) Requirements

(a) Each local unit of administration shall maintain and employ from a substitute teacher list.

(b) Priority shall be given to persons with the highest qualifications. The qualifications are ranked as follows:

1. Possession of a valid or expired professional teaching certificate (or letter of eligibility for the same) based on a baccalaureate degree or higher;

2. Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher;

3. Completion of at least one or more years of postsecondary training beyond a high school diploma ranked in order of number of years completed;

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4. Possession of a high school diploma;

5. Possession of a GED certificate.

(c) A substitute teacher having qualifications lower on the priority list may be employed if that person has performed effectively on previous occasions, and/or has the appropriate in-field expertise.

(d) As a minimum, each substitute teacher shall hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED certificate) and have participated in at least four hours of initial substitute teacher training provided by a local unit of administration (LUA).

(e) Any classroom-teacher absence or vacancy that lasts 46 or more consecutive days in a school year shall be filled with a certified in-field teacher, except in situations where longer periods of time are required by state or federal law.

(f) Substitute teachers who hold only a high school diploma or GED certificate shall not work in anyone classroom more than 10 consecutive days.

(g) School leadership personnel shall ensure that instructional leadership and classroom management are maintained by the substitute teacher to assure minimal interruption of student progress.

(h) Prior to placing any individual on the substitute teacher list, the LUA shall provide four hours of initial substitute training. Those individuals who possess a valid or expired professional teaching certificate (or letter of eligibility for the same) are exempt from this requirement.

Authoritye.C.G.A 20-2-216

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505-2-.19 PARAPROFESSIONALS AND AIDES

(1 ) Definitions

(a) Aide - a person with less than a professional training who takes no independent actions and has no decision-making authority but performs routine tasks assigned by personnel with higher certification.

(b) Paraprofessional - a person who relates in role and function to a professional and who does a portion of the professional's job or task under the supervision of a professional. The paraprofessional has some decision-making authority as limited and regulated by his or her relationship with the professional.

(2) Requirements

(a) Local school systems shall provide to each paraprofessional a minimum of 50 clock hours of job-related training within the first year of employment. A minimum of 10 clock hours shall occur within the first 30 school days of employment.

(b) Local school systems shall provide to each media paraprofessional 50 clock hours of jobrelated training within the first year of employment. Ten clock hours of this training shall be specific to the media center and its routines.

(c) Local school systems shall provide a minimum of 30 clock hours of job-related training within the first year of employment of an aide. A minimum of 10 clock hours shall occur within the first 30 school days of employment

(d) Those individuals employed as paraprofessionals or aides who hold a valid Georgia professional teaching certificate may be exempt from the job-related training within the first year of employment.

(e) Upon completion of appropriate training, local systems shall issue to aides and paraprofessionals licenses that shall have a validity period of five years from date of issue.

(f) Local school systems shall provide a minimum 20 clock hours of job-related training for license renewal prior to expiration of the current license.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-215

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505-2-.20 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
(1) Application for certification may be made as soon as all requirements for certification have been completed and should be made if employment is being sought or has been accepted in Georgia schools.
(2) Application forms may be obtained from a school system, a Georgia teacher education institution, or the Professional Standards Commission.
(3) The commission utilizes a complete package application procedure. The application is considered complete when all required, signed documentation and fees have been received. It is the responsibility of the individual to submit a complete package. Incomplete packages will be returned for correction or completion.
(a) All supporting documents must be complete and official.
1. Official transcripts are those with imprinted college or university seals or special seals used by the institution for certification purposes and the stamp or signature of the registrar. Transcripts must include course numbers, titles, grades and credit earned, and when appropriate, must also bear a degree statement and date that specifies the month, day and year the degree was awarded.
2. College recommendation forms must bear the seal of the college or university or a notary seal in addition to the appropriate signatures.
3. Any official documents may be released to the student and submitted to the certification section by the student, provided appropriate seals and signatures are on the documents.
(b) Correct forms must be used for each transaction.
(c) On all requests to the certification section, these items must be included and legible: full name, return address, social security number, and the nature of the request.
(d) All documents submitted become the property of the commission. The certification section does not establish files for individuals who are not issued a certificate. Incomplete files and files in which certificates are not issued are returned to the applicant. Transcripts and other documents on which certificates are issued and files established, are microfilmed, and then destroyed. Copies of these documents may not be obtained from the certification section.
Authority O.C.G.A. 10-2-200

505-2-.21 EVALUATION OF CREDIT EARNED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES
(1) Applicants for certification who have attended colleges or universities outside the United States must provide the Professional Standards Commission with a detailed report or course-by-course evaluation of any college-level credit completed. Regardless of the agency selected, the most detailed report available is required. Should the report obtained not be sufficient for our purpose, or not detailed enough, the application material will be returned for further information.
(2) Such independent evaluations must be made by a nationally recognized agency such as, but not limited to the following:
(a) Educational Credential Evaluators Inc. P.O. Box 17499 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217
(b) World Education Services Inc. P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station New York, New York 10113-07450
(c) International Education Research Foundation. P.O. Box 66940 Los Angeles, California 90066.
(d) International Education Evaluations, Inc. 363 Ridgewood Avenue Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
(e) International Consultants of Delaware 109 Barksdale Professional Center Newark, Delaware 19711 and
Post Office Box 5399 Los Alamitos, California 90721
(f) Center for Educational Documentation P. O. Box 326 Boston, Massachusetts 02130
(9) Josef Silny & Associates International Education Consultants P. O. Box 248233 Coral Gables, Florida 33124
(h) Spantran Educational Services, Inc. 7211 Regency Square Boulevard Suite 205 Houston, Texas 77036
(i) Global Credential Evaluators P.O. Box 1372 Chesterfield, Virginia 238.32

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(3) Any expense incurred for evaluation from one of the credentialing agencies will be the responsibility of the applicant.
(4) Once the detailed report has been received it must be submitted with the application for certification, official transcripts from any colleges attended in the United States, and the appropriate fee to the Professional Standards Commission.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200







505-2-.22 CORRECTION OF CERTIFICATES
(1) When a new certificate is received, it should be examined carefully. If an error is detected, both copies (original and superintendent's copy) of the certificate should be returned to the certification section with a letter of explanation.
(2) If the certification section discovers an error, it will take measures to make the necessary correction. An incorrectly issued certificate may be recalled. A correction that improves the certificate may not be retroactive for more than one year; therefore, the corrected certificate will be valid from the previous July 1 (the beginning of that fiscal year). A correction that lowers or reduces the certificate level must be made in the school year in which the error is detected.
Authority a.e.G.A. 20-2-200

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505-2-.23 CERTIFICATION FEES

(1) Requirements

(a) An applicant for certification shall be required to pay a $20 fee for:

1. A higher-level certificate when the applicant holds a Georgia certificate but is NOT currently employed in a Georgia public or private school or state agency.

2. Adding a field or endorsement to a certificate if the applicant is NOT currently employed in a Georgia public or private school or state agency.

3. Initial certification (first Georgia certificate) if the applicant is not currently employed in a certified position in a Georgia public or private school or state agency.

4. Renewal of any professional certificate if the applicant is not currently employed in a certified position in a Georgia public or private school or state agency.

5. Conditional certificates except as exempted from fees in item (c) 2.

6. Evaluations of completed college degree programs or other credentials to determine eligibility for a Georgia certificate and/or to identify requirements to qualify for a Georgi~ certificate (a fee is required for each field or endorsement.)

7. Duplicate copies of certificates.

8. Each type of certificate requested, Le., teaching, service, leadership.

9. All other applications for certification, except as exempted in items under (c).

(b) For any transaction that requires a fee, the application or request shall be accompanied by a cashier's check or money order made payable to the State of Georgia in the correct amount.

(c) An applicant shall be exempt from paying a certification fee for:

1. Initial certification (first Georgia certificate) if the applicant graduated from a Georgia institution that has a state-approved preparation program.

2. Initial certification (first Georgia certificate) if the applicant provides verification of employment in a Georgia local unit of administration, a Georgia private school or other Georgia government agency that requires a certificate for employment. (Employment must be within the validity period of the certificate sought. This exemption applies to all types, titles, fields, and levels of certification. )

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(i) To qualify for exemption of the certification fee, the applicant shall provide employment verification complete with identification of the employing Georgia local unit of administration or private school and the signature of the employing superintendent or his or her designee on the appropriate application form. If employment is with a state agency, the signature of the agency director, designee, or chief personnel officer shall be affixed.
3. Renewal of any professional certificate if the applicant is employed in a Georgia local unit of administration, Georgia private school or state agency.
4. Duplicate evaluation if the evaluation is still valid. (An evaluation is valid for three years.)
5. A higher-level certificate when the applicant holds a Georgia certificate and is employed in a Georgia public or private school or state agency.
6. Adding a field or endorsement to a certificate if the applicant is employed in a Georgia public or private school or state agency.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200 (e)



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505-2-.35 REGIONAL ACCREDITATION
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(1) The Professional Standards Commission recognizes only those colleges and universities that have attained regional accreditation as a minimum qualitative standard. Regional accrediting agencies for education are located throughout the United States and its territories. The Certification Section is bound by commission policy to deny the issuance of a certificate to any graduate of an institution not regionally accredited unless the degree has been validated by graduate study in an accredited institution.
(a) Certification based on out-of-state certificates (Rule 505-2-.15) or completion of an out-ofstate approved program (Rule 505-2-.06) at the bachelor's degree level will not be subject to the validation requirement.
(2) To be accepted for certification in Georgia, a portion of the degree must have been earned during or subsequent to the calendar year in which accreditation occurs, at an institution approved by the accrediting agency of the region in which the institution is located.
(3) The Certification Section uses Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education as its reference for establishing which schools are regionally accredited.
(4) The Certification Section recognizes the following accrediting agencies.
(a) -Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
(b) -New England Association of Schools and Colleges-Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE)
.... (c) -New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Commission on Vocational, Technical, Career Institutions (NEASC-CVTCI) - credits completed at institution accredited by this agency will be acceptable only when an associate's degree is granted by the institution
(d) -North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
(e) -Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NASC)
(f) -Southern Association of Schools and Colleges-Commission on Colleges (SACS)
(g) -Southern Association of Schools and Colleges - Commission on Occupational Education Institutions (SACS-COEI) - credits completed at institution accredited by this agency will be acceptable only when an associate's degree is granted by the institution
(h) -Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200

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Effective 7/1/98

505-2-.35

REGIONAL ACCREDITATION

(1 ) The Professional Standards Commission recognizes only those colleges and universities that have attained regional accreditation as a minimum qualitative standard. Regional accrediting agencies for education are located throughout the United States and its territories. The Certification Section is bound by commission policy to deny the issuance of a certificate to any graduate of an institution not regionally accredited unless the degree has been validated by graduate study in an accredited institution.

(a)

Certification based on out-of-state certificates (Rule 505-2-.15) or completion of an out-

of-state approved program (Rule 505-2-.06) at the bachelor's degree level will not be subject to the

validation requirement.

(2)

To be accepted for certification in Georgia, a portion of the degree must have been

earned during or subsequent to the calendar year in which accreditation occurs, at an institution

approved by the accrediting agency of the region in which the institution is located.

(3)

The Certification Section uses Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education as

its reference for establishing which schools are regionally accredited.

(4) The Certification Section recognizes the following accrediting agencies.

(a)

-Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)

(b)

-New England Association of Schools and Colleges-Commission on Institutions of Higher

Education (NEASC-CIHE)

(c)

-New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Commission on Vocational,

Technical, Career Institutions (NEASC-CVTCI) - credits completed at institution accredited by this

agency will be acceptable only when an associate's degree is granted by the institution

(d)

-North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)

(e)

-Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NASC)

(f)

-Southern Association of Schools and Colleges-Commission on Colleges (SACS)

(g)

-Southern Association of Schools and Colleges - Commission on Occupational Education

Institutions (SACS-COEI) - credits completed at institution accredited by this agency will be acceptable

only when an associate's degree is granted by the institution

(h)

-Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

(i)

-Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)

Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200

505-2-.36 VALIDATION OF DEGREE; ACCEPTABLE CREDIT AND DEGREES
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(1) Professional Standards Commission policy prohibits the acceptance of a degree from a college or university not regionally accredited without validation by a regionally accredited graduate school. Also, a degree from a currently accredited college or university must be validated if it was earned at a time when the institution was not accredited.
(a) Exceptions to the validation requirements are outlined under Rule 505-2-.35 - Regional Accreditation, Paragraph (1) subparagraph (a).
(2) If a master's or higher-level degree was earned at an institution not regionally accredited, it will not be accepted for certification purposes under any conditions. These degrees cannot be validated.
(3) To validate a bachelors degree earned at a college not regionally accredited, the applicant shall earn 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit at a regionally accredited graduate school. All course work for validation must be earned with a grade of "B" or better in each course. The course work must be earned in the field in which certification is sought or toward a planned master's or higher degree program.
(4) Standards for acceptable college credit as defined by commission policy follow.
(a) Course work at the bachelor's level must be earned with a minimum grade of "C," a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, for each course. Graduate level course work that is not completed within a degree program which is used to add or establish a field that specifically requires graduate level credit must be earned with a grade of "B" or better on each course or an overall average of 3.0 on all graduate course work attempted applicable to the field of certification. Graduate level course work used for other purposes will be acceptable with a grade of "C" or better on each course.
(b) For certification purposes, three semester hours equal five quarter hours.
(c) Content courses may be taken at any regionally accredited college or university.
(d) A maximum of one quarter of all credit for the content of any certification field may be earned through correspondence courses sponsored by a regionally accredited college or university.
(e) Acceptable experience may be used to satisfy student teaching, internship and/or practicum requirements when required on an evaluation from the certification section under certain conditions. Experience earned out-of-state may be substituted for student teaching, internship, and/or practicum, provided that a valid teaching certificate in the field for which certification is requested was held at the time the experience was earned. Experience earned in a Georgia school, while holding a valid certificate in the field of requested certification, may only be substituted for practicum required to add a field. Credit for experience is granted at the rate of five quarter hours for each year taught under these conditions.
(f) Junior college credit is acceptable for certification requirements under these conditions.
1. The junior college is regionally accredited.
2. The grade earned equals a 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (C or better).
3. The credit earned meets the requirements of a certification evaluation. Renewal credit must be approved by the applicant's employing Georgia superintendent.

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4. The certification evaluation does not specify that the credit must be earned above the sophomore level. No junior college credit will apply above the sophomore level.
(g) Acceptable college or university credit, regardless of when it was taken, may be used to establish a teaching field.
(h) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and staff development credit earned out-of-state may not be used to establish or renew certification unless translated into and presented to the commission on transcripts as college or Georgia staff development unit credit.
(i) Developmental Studies course work and course work that is audited and/or exempted without credit shall not be accepted for meeting certification requirements.
(j) The certification section is authorized to accept appropriate college or university teaching experience as a substitute for college or university course work required for certification. This authorization extends across all types, titles, levels and fields of certification. The following guidelines will be applicable in the consideration and acceptance of college or university teaching experience.
1. The college or university must be regionally accredited at the time of the teaching experience.
2. If accepting college teaching experience in lieu of professional education course work, the college or university must have a state-approved or NCATE-approved preparation program.
3. The course shall have been taught for two or more quarters or semesters.
4. No more than 10 quarter (6 semester) hours of professional education course work requirements shall be credited through college/university teaching.
5. No more than 10 quarter (6 semester) hours of content course work requirements shall be credited through college/university teaching.
6. Verification that the applicant successfully taught a course at the college or university level must be provided by the institution's chief academic officer, dean or department chair, and include the following information: quarter/semester/year the course was taught; course prefix/number/title; statement that the course was taught for resident credit; credit hours awarded to students completing the course.
7. The following will not be acceptable as college teaching experience to substitute for course work required for certification.
(i) Teaching or supervising course work as independent study.
(ii) Supervising student teaching, internships or practica.
(iii) Teaching courses for continuing education credit, staff development credit or through correspondence.
Authority D.C.G.A. 20-2-200






Effective July 1, 1997
505-2-.36 VALIDATION OF DEGREE; ACCEPTABLE CREDIT AND DEGREES
(1) Professional Standards Commission policy prohibits the acceptance of a degree from a college or university not regionally accredited without validation by a regionally accredited graduate school. Also, a degree from a currently accredited college or university must be validated if it was earned at a time when the institution was not accredited.
(a) Exceptions to the validation requirements are outlined under Rule 505-2-.35 - Regional Accreditation, Paragraph (1) subparagraph (a).
(2) If a master's or higher-level degree was earned at an institution not regionally accredited, it will not be accepted for certification purposes under any conditions. These degrees cannot be validated.
(3) To validate a bachelors degree earned at a college not regionally accredited, the applicant shall earn 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit at a regionally accredited graduate school. All course work for validation must be earned with a grade of nB" or better in each course. The course work must be earned in the field in which certification is sought or toward a planned master's or higher degree program.
(4) Standards for acceptable college credit as defined by commission policy follow.
(a) Course work at the bachelor's level must be earned with a minimum grade of "C, n a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, for each course. Graduate level course work that is not completed within a degree program which is used to add or establish a field that specifically requires graduate level credit must be earned with a grade of "Bn or better on each course or an overall average of 3.0 on all graduate course work attempted applicable to the field of certification. Graduate level course work used for other purposes will be acceptable with a grade of "C n or better on each course.
(b) For certification purposes, three semester hours equal five quarter hours.
(c) Content courses may be taken at any regionally accredited college or university.
(d) Acceptable experience may be used to satisfy student teaching, internship and/or practicum requirements when required on an evaluation from the certification section under certain conditions. Experience earned out-of-state may be substituted for student teaching, internship, and/or practicum, provided that a valid teaching certificate in the field for which certification is requested was held at the time the experience was earned. Experience earned in a Georgia school, while holding a valid certificate in the field of requested certification, may only be substituted for practicum required to add a field. Credit for experience is granted at the rate of five quarter hours for each year taught under these conditions.
(e) Junior college credit is acceptable for certification requirements under these conditions.
1. The junior college is regionally accredited.
2. The grade earned equals a 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (C or better).
3. The credit earned meets the requirements of a certification evaluation. Renewal credit must be approved by the applicant's employing Georgia superintendent.

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4. The certification evaluation does not specify that the credit must be earned above the sophomore level. No junior college credit will apply above the sophomore level.
(f) Acceptable college or university credit, regardless of when it was taken, may be used to establish a teaching field.
(g) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and staff development credit earned out-of-state may not be used to establish or renew certification unless translated into and presented to the commission on transcripts as college or Georgia staff development unit credit.
(h) Developmental Studies course work and course work that is audited and/or exempted without credit shall not be accepted for meeting certification requirements.
(i) The certification section is authorized to accept appropriate college or university teaching experience as a substitute for college or university course work required for certification. This authorization extends across all types, titles, levels and fields of certification. The following guidelines will be applicable in the consideration and acceptance of college or university teaching experience.
1. The college or university must be regionally accredited at the time of the teaching experience.
2. If accepting college teaching experience in lieu of professional education course work, the college or university must have a state-approved or NCATE-approved preparation program.
3. The course shall have been taught for two or more quarters or semesters.
4. No more than 10 quarter (6 semester) hours of professional education course work requirements shall be credited through college/university teaching.
5. No more than 10 quarter (6 semester) hours of content course work requirements shall be credited through college/university teaching.
6. Verification that the applicant successfully taught a course at the college or university level must be provided by the institution's chief academic officer, dean or department chair, and include the following information: quarter/semester/year the course was taught; course prefix/number/title; statement that the course was taught for resident credit; credit hours awarded to students completing the course.
7. The following will not be acceptable as college teaching experience to substitute for course work required for certification.
(i) Teaching or supervising course work as independent study.
(ii) Supervising student teaching, internships or practica.
(iii) Teaching courses for continuing education credit, staff development credit or through correspondence.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200






505-2-.37 RECENCY-Of-STUDY REQUIREMENT
(1) Recency of study. An applicant seeking initial certification in Georgia or reinstatement of a Georgia certificate (refer to Rule 505-2-.38 - Reinstatement of Certificates) must satisfy recency of study through one of the following routes.
(a) Completion of resident college or Georgia staff development unit credit for 10 quarter hours or 10 staff development units earned within the five years preceding the date of application.
(b) Completion of at least one full year of acceptable school experience within five years preceding the date of application while working in another state on a valid certificate issued by that state.
(c) Completion of at least one full year of acceptable college experience within five years preceding the date of application.
(d) Holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) valid certification.
(e) Submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43 (e.g., Speech/Language Pathologist, Audiologist, Psychologist) .
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.38 REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATES
(1) Professional certificates that have been expired for more than five years shall be reinstated by passing the appropriate assessment(s) for each field(s) and by satisfying one of the following options.
(a) Completion of resident college or Georgia staff development unit credit for 10 quarter hours or 10 staff development units earned within the five years preceding the date of application.
(b) Completion of at least one full year of acceptable school experience while working in another state on a valid certificate issued by that state within five years preceding the date of application.
(c) Completion of at least one full year of acceptable college experience within five years preceding the date of application.
(d) Holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) valid certification.
(e) Submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43 (e.g., Speech/Language Pathologist, Audiologist, Psychologist) .
(2) Individuals will be required to meet Special Georgia Requirements appropriate to the field being reinstated.
(3) Professional certificates that have been expired for more than five years may be reinstated in the field and at the level previously held, unless the field of certification is no longer issued for initial professional certification at the time application for reinstatement is made.
(4) Professional certificates that have been expired less than five years must be renewed as outlined in Rule 505-2-.13 - Standard Renewal Requirements.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.39 CERTIFICATE EXTENSION FOR ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide a mechanism for certified personnel to receive an extension of the validity period of a certificate when called to active military duty.
(2) Any Georgia educator who has been called to active military duty and who holds a conditional certificate shall have this certificate renewed without penalty, even if renewal requirements have not been met, under the following conditions.
(a) The individual was employed in a Georgia Local Unit of Administration (LUA) or private school when called to active duty.
(b) The individual is employed in a Georgia LUA or private school within the same year or the year following active military duty.
(c) The conditional certificate is requested by a Georgia education employer.
Authority D.C.G.A. 20-2-200







505-2-.40 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES

(1) Applicants for certification shall report experience to the certification section for the following reasons.

(a) Acceptable school or teaching experience to establish eligibility for specific fields.

(b) Acceptable work experience required to meet content of the teaching field in vocational education.

(c) Acceptable school experience required to verify that the life status of a certificate field is still in effect.

(d) Experience which may be used to meet recency-of-study requirements.

(2) The Professional Standards Commission shall verify and evaluate satisfactory experience for certification purposes. Local units of administration are responsible for verifying and evaluating satisfactory experience for salary purposes in accordance with State Board of Education rules.

(3) Experience recognized for certification purposes is determined according to the following regulations.

(a) Unit of Experience

1. Credit for one year of experience may be earned for any of the following:

(i) The standard unit of experience for professional school personnel is full-time employment for a regular school term.

(ii) At least 120 days while under contract and eligible for state salary in a regular school term or fractions of school terms representing 120 days of consecutive service. (Example: January to June; September to December of consecutive years.)

(iii) Two one-half years of experience credit earned in regular school terms may be combined to constitute one year of experience when earned in consecutive years. One-half year of experience may be earned by:

(I) 90 days of full-time employment under contract during one school year, or

(II) One year of one-half time employment under contract (120 days minimum).

I.

One-half time employment is defined as a minimum of four hours of employment daily. Any

time between one-half and full-time (eight hours) is considered one-half time for experience purposes.

(iv) Six months of active military service combined with two or more months of teaching experience, provided the military service interrupts continuous teaching or prevents entrance into teaching immediately following college graduation.

2. Not more than one year of experience may be credited for any 12-month period.

3. year.

Experience earned during a school year will be credited at the beginning of the next contract

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(b) In order for the following experience to be recognized for certification, an individual must have held a valid certificate or professional license related to the field of employment during the period in which the experience was acquired.

1. Serving in a local unit of administration (i.e., public elementary or secondary schools or regional education service agencies) in any professional position for which certification is required.

2. Teaching in elementary or secondary schools in foreign countries while a United States citizen and while holding a valid certificate recognized per Rule 505-2-.15.

3. Teaching in a foreign country provided that:

(i) the applicant had completed the equivalent of a United States' bachelor's degree prior to the time the experience was earned.

(ii) the applicant held a valid professional teaching license issued by the country's governing body appropriate to the field and subject taught at the time the experience was earned.

(iii) the school was organized and conducted with approximately the same curriculum as the public schools in the United States.

4. Teaching in kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, or a Head Start program, provided they are under the legal jurisdiction of a public school board of education or are regionally/state accredited.

5. Teaching elementary and secondary school subjects and trade subjects to children or to adults (including veterans), provided teaching was on a full-time basis and was under the direction of a local board of education, the Georgia Department of Education, or any other state agency.

6. (JTPA).

Full-time teaching for minimum of eight months under the Job Training Partnership Act

7. Full-time experience in speech and hearing centers.

8. Serving in a training school or youth development center in any professional position for which certification is required.

9. Serving an internship or practicum sponsored cooperatively by an institution of higher education and a cooperating agency (clinic, local school, or agency of government) or an internship sponsored by a local unit of administration (i.e., local school system or RESA) through an approved staff development program, on a full-time basis for a period of nine months or longer.

10. Serving as a full-time librarian in a bookmobile or public library, provided it serves primarily schools and school-age children. (Regional library experience earned on a public librarian's certificate will be accepted.)

11. Employment by a governmental agency when the work is primarily with school-age children. This applies to such areas as a social worker attached to a court or other related field.

12. Work in a clinical situation related to reading, psychology, or a field of special education, provided the individual holds a certificate or license.





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(c) The following experience is recognized for certification if the individual had a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college during the period in which the experience was acquired.
1. Full-time teaching in a regionally accredited college or university as a regular faculty member, provided the person holds academic rank (instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor). Full-time is defined as teaching 15 quarter hours per quarter for three consecutive quarters and/or the individual holds a full-time contract from the institution.
2. Serving in a full-time professional position such as president, dean, counselor, or librarian in a regionally accredited college or university.
3. Teaching in the Peace Corps.
4. Serving in professional employment in the U.S. Department of Education or in a state department of education.
5. Serving in a private elementary or secondary school in any professional position, so long as the school was regionally/state accredited at the time the experience was earned.
6. Experience in the administration of the Child Nutrition Program in the U.S. Department of Agriculture is creditable experience for school nutrition directors.
7. Experience in a professional position which required the individual to organize, manage, or teach in a formal training program/environment (i.e., school business managers, school personnel directors, school facilities planners, or school plant directors).
8. Serving in a food service management supervisory position in a public or private organization is creditable experience for school nutrition directors. This includes the American Dietetic Association approved internship.
9. Serving as a cooperative extension service agent provided the experience is full-time.
(d) Experience that shall not be recognized for certification purposes follows.
1. Supply or substitute teaching.
2. Clerical or nonprofessional experience in an education institution.
3. Service as a member of a board of education.
4. Service as a teacher aide or paraprofessional.
5. Teaching experience in private elementary or secondary schools not holding regional/state accreditation.
6. Teaching in a college or university not holding regional accreditation.
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505-2-.50 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Agriculture Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Agriculture Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Agriculture Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate .

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Agriculture Education, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in agriculture;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed a minimum of 65 quarter hours in the following areas:
(I) 50 quarter hours with at least 10 quarter hours in three of these five areas: agribusiness, forestry, agriculture power and mechanics, production agriculture, or horticulture;
(II) 15 quarter hours in science selected from plant pathology, entomology, bacteriology, genetics, botany, or biology.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Agriculture Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Agriculture Education or earn 65 quarter hours of acceptable college credit as described in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) (1)-(11) of this Rule;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Agriculture Education.
(b) To add Agriculture Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Agriculture Education, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Agriculture Education content.
(bl Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less that three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and an assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Agriculture Education will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Agriculture Education is in-field to teach all courses in Agriculture Education in grades 7-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.51 ART EDUCATION

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Art Education, an applicant

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Art Education.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Art Education, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Art Education, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in art;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 50 quarter hours in art content to include 15 quarter hours in art history and criticism and 35 quarter hours in producing art (production of two- and three- dimensional art must be included, along with drawing and design) with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Art Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Art Education;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Art Education.
(b) To add Art Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Art Education, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;







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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Art content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in art cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Art Education will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in art is in-field to teach art, drawing, painting, graphics, crafts, sculpture, three-dimensional art, and art history and appreciation in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.52 BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Behavior Disorders, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Behavior Disorders.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Behavior Disorders, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Behavior Disorders, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in behavior disorders or psychology;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 35 quarter hours of acceptable credit to include 5 quarter hours (or 5 staff development units) in the identification and education of children who have special educational needs, 5 quarter hours (or 5 staff development units) in the teaching of reading, 5 quarter hours in characteristics of students with behavior disorders, 5 quarter hours in abnormal psychology, 5 quarter hours in tests and measurements, 5 quarter hours in behavior modification or classroom management, and 5 quarter hours in methods for teaching students with behavior disorders.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Behavior Disorders to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Behavior Disorders or earn the 35 hours of acceptable credit as described in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) plus a 5 quarter hour supervised practicum or internship in Behavior Disorders;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Behavior Disorders.







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(b) To add Behavior Disorders to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Behavior Disorders, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 10 quarter hours of acceptable credit selected from requirements to add the field of Behavior Disorders.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Behavior Disorders cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Behavior Disorders will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Behavior Disorders is in-field to teach students with behavior disorders in grades P-12 in self-contained and resource settings. (This certificate holder is also in-field to teach remedial Math/English P-12.)
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.53 BIOLOGY
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Biology, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Biology.
(b) 'validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Biology, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Biology, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in biology;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 40 quarter hours in biology content with a minimum of 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Biology to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Biology;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Biology.

(b) To add Biology to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Biology, an applicant shall:

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;





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3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in biology.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Biology cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Biology will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in biology is in-field to teach biology and life science in grades 7-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.54 BUSINESS EDUCATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Business Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Business Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Business Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Business Education, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in general business or business administration;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 60 quarter hours in business content, with a minimum of 30 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level, to include the following:
(I) 45 quarter hours to include 10 quarter hours in accounting; 10 quarter hours in economics; 5 quarter hours in business law/legal environments; 5 quarter hours in keyboarding/typing/word processing; 5 quarter hours in office administration, management or procedures; 5 quarter hours in computer applications.
(II) 15 quarter hours selected from advanced computer applications, advanced word processing, desktop publishing, computer programming, and information/data management and processing.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Business Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Business Education or complete 60 quarter hours in business content as described in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) of this rule;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Business Education.
(b) To add Business Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Business Education, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in business content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Business Education will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Business Education is in-field to teach all courses in business education in grades 7-12, including courses in computer education.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.55 CHEMISTRY
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Chemistry, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Chemistry.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Chemistry, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Chemistry, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in chemistry;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 40 quarter hours in chemistry content with a minimum of 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Chemistry to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in chemistry;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Chemistry.
(b) To add Chemistry to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Chemistry, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;







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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in chemistry.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in chemistry cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Chemistry will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Chemistry is in-field to teach chemistry and physical science in grades 7-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.56 CHINESE
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Chinese, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Chinese.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Chinese, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Chinese, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Chinese;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have 45 quarter hours in Chinese content, with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level, including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) a maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Chinese is the official language. (One year will be the equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Chinese to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Chinese;

(i) if adding the field of Chinese (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-B or P-12 foreign language methods, materials, and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.0B applicable to the field of Chinese.

(b) To add Chinese to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Chinese, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Chinese content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Chinese shall not be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Chinese (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in Chinese in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Chinese (P-12) is in-field to teach Chinese in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.57 DANCE
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Dance, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Dance.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Dance, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Dance, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i)
dance;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in dance content with a minimum of 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level:

(I) a minimum of 25 quarter hours in movement experiences, including advanced course work in modern dance or ballet and intermediate course work in two additional areas selected from modern dance, ballet, folk dance, square dance, round dance, ethnic dance, traditional and contemporary social dance, jazz, tap or other stylistic forms;

(II) remaining credit may be taken in kinesiology and physiological aspects of dance, creative experience (choreography or improvisation), performance and production experiences (including design, construction and use of dance costumes, properties, stage sets and makeup) and cognitive experiences (including dance theory, dance history, dance philosophy and dance aesthetics).

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add Dance to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in dance;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Dance.







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(b) To add Dance to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Dance, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in dance.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in dance cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in dance is in-field to teach modern dance, ballet, folk dance, square dance, round dance, ethnic dance, traditional and contemporary social dance, jazz, tap or other dance forms in grades P-12.
Authority C.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.58 DRAMA
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Drama, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Drama.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Drama, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously h.eld one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Drama, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i)
drama;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in drama content with coverage in each of the following areas: theater history, dramatic literature, acting, directing, stage craft (construction of flats, lighting and sound), basic design (scenery, costumes and makeup), creative dramatics, media in dramatic arts (film, video and radio) and reader's theater/oral interpretation. A minimum of 20 quarter hours shall be taken above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add Drama to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in drama;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Drama.

b) To add Drama to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Drama, an applicant shall:

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;





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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in drama content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in drama cannot be renewed. All requirements for adding the field must be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Drama is in-field to teach all areas of drama in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.59 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Early Childhood Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Early Childhood Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Early Childhood Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in the field of Early Childhood Education.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add early childhood education to an established Professional certificate in Elementary Education (P-8), an applicant shall:
1. complete 10 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a Georgia approved staff development program, to include:
(i) 5 quarter hours in human growth and development;
(ii) 5 quarter hours in general curriculum and methods for early childhood education or practicum/internship/workshop in early childhood education or one year of acceptable teaching experience in grades P-5 while holding a valid certificate in the range of P-5.
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Early Childhood Education.
(b) To add Early Childhood Education to an established Professional Georgia certificate in any teaching field other than Elementary Education (P-8), an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Early Childhood Education or complete 40 quarter hours designed for the teacher of the young child with 5 quarter hours in each of the following areas:
(i) human growth and development;
(ii) general curriculum/methods for early childhood education or a college-supervised practicum/internship in grades P-5 or one year of acceptable teaching experience in grades P-5 while holding a valid certificate in the range of P-5;
(iii) communication arts for the young child;
(iv) socio-behavioral sciences for the young child;
(v) creative arts for the young child;
(vi) science for the young child;
(vii) mathematics for the young child;
(viii) health and physical education for the young child.
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Early Childhood Education.






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(c) To add Early Childhood Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Early Childhood Education, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Early Childhood Education content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in early childhood education cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field, or for the fields of Early Childhood or Middle Childhood will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in early childhood education is in-field to teach any subject in grades P-5 and remedial reading and mathematics in grades 4-8.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.60 EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Earth/Space Science, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Earth/Space Science.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Earth/Space Science, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Earth/Space Science, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in earth/space science;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in geology, astronomy, meteorology or oceanography, and course work to include 5 quarter hours in astronomy, 10 quarter hours in geology, and 5 quarter hours in meteorology;
(iii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 40 quarter hours in earth/space science content (geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography), to include 10 quarter hours in geology, and 5 quarter hours each in two of the three other areas with a minimum of 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Earth/Space Science to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in earth/space science;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Earth/Space Science.





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(b) To add Earth/Space Science to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Earth/Space Science, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in earth/space science content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July', whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in earth/space science cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Earth/Space Science will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Earth/Space Science is in-field to teach all courses in earth/space science in grades 7-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.61 ECONOMICS
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Economics, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Economics.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Economics, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Economics, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in economics;
(iil hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any
field and have completed 40 quarter hours in economics content to include 5 quarter hours in each of the following areas: macro-economics, micro-economics, personal economics/consumer economics, and United States economic institutions. A minimum of 20 quarter hours must be earned above the sophomore level.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Economics to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in economics;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Economics.
(b) To add Economics to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Economics, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;





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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in economics content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in economics cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Economics will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Economics is in-field to teach all courses in economics in grades 7-12.
Authority O.e.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.62 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Elementary Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Elementary Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Elementary Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year .



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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in the field of Elementary Education.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Elementary Education to an established Professional certificate in any field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Elementary Education;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Elementary Education.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) Probationary certificates are not issued in the field of Elementary Education.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Elementary Education is in-field to teach any subject in grades P-8.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200







505-2-.63 ENGLISH
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of English, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of English.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in English, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate .

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in English, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i)
English;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and complete 60 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in English content distributed as follows:

(I) a minimum of 40 quarter hours (25 above the sophomore level) of acceptable college credit in English content which must include a minimum of 5 quarter hours in each of the following: American literature, British literature, written composition (above the freshman level), and history or structure of the English language;

(II) a maximum of 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit may be earned in courses such as speech, drama, play production, journalism, communications, and literature in a foreign language.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add English to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete the content option outlined in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) of this rule or complete an approved program in English;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of English.

(b) To add English to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.







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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in English, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in English content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of English will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in English is in-field to teach literature, grammar, composition, drama, journalism and other English related subjects in grades 7-12.
Authority O.e.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.64 FRENCH
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of French, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of French.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in French, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

FRENCH .64-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in French, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) French;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in French content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level) including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) a maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which French is the official language. (One year will be the equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add French to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in French;

(i) if adding the field of French (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of French.

(b) To add French to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in French, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in French content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in French cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of French will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in French (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in French in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in French (P-12) is in-field to teach French in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.65 GEOGRAPHY
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Geography, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Geography.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Geography, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

GEOG .65-2
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Geography, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in geography;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 40 quarter hours in geography content to include 5 quarter hours in each of the following areas: human geography, physical geography, methodology of geography with emphasis on field study, selected world regions, and economic geography. A minimum of 20 quarter hours must be earned above the sophomore level.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whicheyer is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the. validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Geography to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in geography;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Geography.
(b) To add Geography to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Geography, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;





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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in geography content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in geography cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Geography will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Geography is in-field to teach all courses in geography in grades 7-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





5052-.66 GERMAN
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of German, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of German.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in German, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

GERMAN .66-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in German, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in German;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in German content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level) including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) A maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which German is the official language. (One year will be the equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add German to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in German;

(i) if adding the field of German (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials, and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of German.

(b) To add German to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





GERMAN .66-3
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in German, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in German content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in German cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of German will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in German (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in German in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in German (P-12) is in-field to teach German in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.67 GREEK
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Greek, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Greek.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Greek, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate .

GREEK .67-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Greek, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) Greek;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in Greek content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore levell including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) a maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Greek is the official language. (One year will be the equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Greek to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Greek;

(i) if adding the field of Greek (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials, and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Greek.

(b) To add Greek to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





GREEK .67-3
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Greek, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Greek content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Greek cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Greek (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in Greek in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Greek (P-12) is in-field to teach Greek in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.68 HEALTH EDUCATION

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Health Education, an applicant

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Health Education.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Health Education, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

HEALTH .68-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Health Education, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i)
health;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in health education content (of which a minimum of 20 quarter hours must be earned above the sophomore level) which must include 5 quarter hours in each of the following areas: health education methods/materials~curriculum; human sexuality; alcohol/tobacco/drugs; first aid and safety; and nutrition.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Health Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in health;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Health Education.

(b) To add Health Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Health Education, an applicant shall:

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;





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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in health education content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Health Education cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Health will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Health Education is in-field to teach all courses in health in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200



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505-2-.69 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
(, ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for 8 Professional certificate in the teaching field of Health Occupations Education, an applicant shall:
,. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.'5;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Health Occupations Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July', whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is , 0 quarter hours of college credit or , 0 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.'3.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Health Occupations Education, an applicant shall:
, . be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July', whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January', the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

HEALTH OCC .69-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in the field of Health Occupations Education.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Health Occupations Education to an established Professional certificate in any field, an applicant shall:

1. complete an approved program in Health Occupations Education;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Health Occupations Education.

(5) Probationary Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Health Occupations Education, an applicant

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in health occupations education content (determined by the approved program official where the applicant is enrolled).

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less that three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to renew the probationary certificate.

(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Health Occupations Education is in-field to teach all courses in health occupation education in grades 7-12.

Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.70 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Health and Physical Education, an applicant shall:

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Health and Physical Education.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Health and Physical Education, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study

requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements

for an expired Georgia certificate;

.

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate .

H&PE .70-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Health and Physical Education, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in health and physical education;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 70 quarter hours in health and physical education content (of which a minimum of 35 quarter hours must be earned above the sophomore level) distributed as follows:

(I) 25 quarter hours in health education, including the following:

I.

5 quarter hours in health education methods, materials and curriculum;

II. 20 quarter hours selected from nutrition; human sexuality; alcohol, tobacco and drugs; psychological and social health; and first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(II) 45 quarter hours in physical education including the following:

I.

20 quarter hours selected from 4 of the following 6 areas: history and principles of physical

education; measurement and evaluation in physical education; physiology of exercise; kinesiology;

adaptive physical education; and human anatomy or physiology;

II. 5 quarter hours in elementary or children's physical education;

III. 10 quarter hours in physical education activities such as individual sports, team sports, aquatics, dance, fitness, and outdoor activities.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.





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(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Health and Physical Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:

1. complete the content option outlined in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) of this rule or complete an approved program in health and physical education;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Health and Physical Education.

(b) To add Health and Physical Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Health and Physical Education, an applicant

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Health and Physical Education content.

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Health and Physical Education will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.

(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Health and Physical Education is in-field to teach all courses in health and physical education in grades P-12.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200



505-2-.71 HEARING IMPAIRED

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Hearing Impaired, an applicant

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Hearing Impaired.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Hearing Impaired, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

HEARING IMP .71-2
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Hearing Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in hearing impaired;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and 35 quarter hours in hearing impaired content (with a minimum of 15 quarter hours earned above the sophomore levell to include 5 quarter hours in each of the following areas: the introduction to exceptional children or psychology of the exceptional child; the psychology of the deaf; the structure and function of hearing and vocal mechanisms; audiology; teaching communication skills to the hearing impaired; methods of teaching speech reading to the deaf; and methods and materials for teaching hearing impaired children.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Hearing Impaired to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in hearing impaired and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution or complete the 35 quarter hours in hearing impaired content as described in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) plus a practicum or internship in hearing impaired;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Hearing Impaired.
(b) To add Hearing Impaired to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(51 Probationary certificate
(al To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Hearing Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in hearing impaired content.
(bl Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(cl Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Hearing Impaired cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(sl is required, the assessment(sl in either the base field or for the field of Hearing Impaired will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(61 In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in hearing impaired is in-field to teach hearing impaired children in grades P-12 in self-contained classrooms and resource settings.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.72 HEBREW
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Hebrew, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Hebrew.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Hebrew, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

HEBREW .72-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Hebrew, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Hebrew;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in Hebrew content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level) including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) a minimum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Hebrew is the official language. (One year will be the equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Hebrew to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Hebrew;

(i) if adding the field of Hebrew (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials, and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Hebrew.

(b) To add Hebrew to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





HEBREW .72-3
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Hebrew, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Hebrew content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Hebrew cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Hebrew (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in Hebrew in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Hebrew (P-1 2) is in-field to teach Hebrew in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.73 HISTORY
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of History, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of History.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in History, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

HISTORY .73-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in History, an applicant shall:

, . have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) history;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 40 quarter hours in history content, to include '0 quarter hours in United States history, '0 quarter hours in world history and 5 quarter hours in non-western history (Asia, Africa, etc.), with a minimum of 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July', whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January', the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add History to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

, . complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in history;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of History.

(b) To add History to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in History, an applicant shall:

,.

hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;





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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in history content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in history cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of History will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in History is in-field to teach all courses in history in grades 7-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.74 HOME ECONOMICS
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Home Economics, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Home Economics.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Home Economics, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

HOME EC .74-2
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Home Economics, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in home economics;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 50 quarter hours distributed as follows:
(I) 15 quarter hours in individual and family development which shall include a laboratory-based child development practicum and a course from each of the following areas--child/adolescent development and family development;
(II) 10 quarter hours in textiles and apparel which shall include a laboratory-based textile and clothing construction c<?urse with other courses to be selected from tailoring, fashion design and analysis, and textiles and clothing-related areas;
(III) 10 quarter hours in food and nutrition which shall include a course in nutrition, and a laboratory-based food course;
(IV) 15 quarter hours in housing and family resource management such as home and family management, personal and family consumerism, and housing-related areas.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Home Economics to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Home Economics or complete 60 quarter hours as outlined in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) (I)-(IV) of this rule;







HOME EC .74-3
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Home Economics.
(b) To add Home Economics to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Home Economics, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of a'cceptable college credit in home economics content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Home Economics will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Home Economics is in-field to teach all courses in home economics in grades 7-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





Effective July 1, 1997
505-2-.74 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
(1) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-of-study, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-of-study, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity' periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in home economics or family and consumer science;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 50 quarter hours distributed as follows:
(I) 15 quarter hours in individual and family development which shall include a laboratory-based child development practicum and a course from each of the following areas--child/adolescent development and family development;
(II) 10 quarter hours in textiles and apparel which shall include a laboratory-based textile and clothing construction course with other courses to be selected from tailoring, fashion design and analysis, and textiles and clothing-related areas;
(III) 10 quarter hours in food and nutrition which shall include a course in nutrition, and a laboratorybased food course;
(IV) 15 quarter hours in housing and family resource management such as home and family management, personal and family consumerism, and housing-related areas.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July', whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Family and Consumer Sciences Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Family and Consumer Sciences Ed'ucation or complete 50 quarter hours as outlined in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) (I)-(IVI of this rule; -



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2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
(b) To add Family and Consumer Sciences Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in home economics or family and consumer science content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the three-year validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment{s) is required, the assessment{s) in either the base field or for the field of Family and Consumer Sciences Education will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual certified in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is in-field to teach all courses in family and consumer science in grades 7-12.
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505-2-.75 INTERRELATED SPECIAL EDUCATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Interrelated Special Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Interrelated Special Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Interrelated Special Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.



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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Interrelated Special Education, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in interrelated special education or generic special education;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours of acceptable college credit to include: 5 quarter hours (or staff development units) in the identification and education of exceptional children with special education needs; 5 quarter hours (or staff development units) in the teaching of reading; 5 quarter hours in the characteristics of students with mental handicaps; 5 quarter hours in the characteristics of students with learning disabilities; 5 quarter hours in the characteristics of students with behavior disorders; 5 quarter hours in the methods/materials for teaching special education; and 15 quarter hours selected from the following areas with a maximum of 5 quarter hours in anyone area - language development, behavior modification, tests and measurements, counseling families of exceptional children, recreation for the handicapped, and diagnosis/correction of reading difficulties.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July', whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Interrelated Special Education to an established professional Georgia certificate in Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, or Mental Retardation, an applicant shall:
, . complete an approved program in interrelated special education and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institutions or complete 25 quarter hours concentrated in each of the two program areas not covered by the existing certificate distributed as follows:






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(i) 10 quarter hours in nature or characteristics of children with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, or mental retardation - 5 quarter hours in each program area not covered by the existing certificate;

(ii) 10 quarter hours in methods and materials for teaching learning disabled, behavior disorders, or mental retardation - 5 quarter hours in each program area not covered by the existing certificate;

(iii) 5 quarter hours in a supervised practicum or internship with special education children.

2.

complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of

Interrelated Special Education.

(b) To add Interrelated Special Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Interrelated Special Education, an applicant

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. have completed 10 quarter hours of acceptable credit selected from requirements to add the field.

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Interrelated Special Education will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.

(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Interrelated Special Education is infield to teach remedial mathematics/reading (P-12); to be a resource teacher in the fields of Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation; and to teach students in self-contained classrooms with Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Mild Mental Retardation in grades P-12. (Not in-field to teach Preschool Handicapped cross-categorical classes.)

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505-2-.76 INTERRELATED SPECIAL EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year .

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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) A Provisional certificate in Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood is not issued.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood to an established Professional certificate in any field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit toward a planned program in Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood; submit a copy of the planned program signed by the advisor.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity p~riod. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field(s) of Interrelated Special Education or Early Childhood will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.





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(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood is in-field to teach Preschool Handicapped; to be a resource teacher in the fields of Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation in grades P-5; to teach students in selfcontained classrooms with Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Mild Mental Retardation in grades P-5; and to teach all subjects in Early Childhood Education in Grades P-5.
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505-2-.77 ITALIAN
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Italian, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Italian.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Italian, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Italian, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i)
Italian;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in Italian content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore levell, including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) a maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Italian is the official language. (One year will be the equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Italian to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined under section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Italian and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution.

(i) if adding the field of Italian (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours of staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials, and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Italian.

(b) To add Italian to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.







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(5) Probationary Certificate.
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Italian, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Italian content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Italian cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate .
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Italian (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in Italian in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Italian (P-12) is in-field to teach Italian to grades P-1 2.
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505-2-.78 JAPANESE
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Japanese, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Japanese.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Japanese, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Japanese, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Japanese;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in Japanese content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore levell, including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) A maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Japanese is the official language. (One year will be equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Japanese to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of the rule or complete an approved program in Japanese;

(i) if adding the field of Japanese (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Japanese.

(b) To add Japanese to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.







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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Japanese, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Japanese content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Japanese cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Japanese (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in Japanese in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Japanese (P-121 is in-field to teach Japanese in grades P-12.
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505-2-.79 LATIN
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Latin, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Latin.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Latin, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(31 Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Latin, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Latin;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in Latin content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level) including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture.

(I) A maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Latin is the official language. (One year will be equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(bl Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add Latin to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of the rule or complete an approved program in Latin;

(i) if adding the field of Latin (P-121, the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Latin.

(bl To add Latin to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Latin, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Latin content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Latin cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) In the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Latin (7-12) is in-field to teach all courses in Latin in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Latin (P-12) is in-field to teach Latin in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.80 LEARNING DISABILITIES
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Learning Disabilities, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Learning Disabilities.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Learning Disabilities, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.



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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Learning Disabilities, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in learning Disabilities;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 35 quarter hours in learning disabilities content to include 5 quarter hours in the introduction to exceptional children or psychology of the exceptional child; 5 quarter hours in the nature or characteristics of children with learning disabilities; 5 quarter hours in the teaching of reading; 15 quarter hours selected from the following with a maximum of 5 quarter hours earned in anyone area: language development, reading difficulties, behavior modification and/or management of exceptional children, tests and measurements, and remedial reading and 5 quarter hours in the methods and materials for teaching learning disabled children.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add learning Disabilities to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in learning Disabilities or earn the 35 quarter hours of acceptable credit as described in section (3) (a) 4. (ii), plus a 5 quarter hour supervised practicum or internship in Learning Disabilities.
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of learning Disabilities.






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(b) To add Learning Disabilities to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Learning Disabilities, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 10 quarter hours of acceptable credit selected from requirements to add the field of Learning Disabilities.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in learning disabilities cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Learning Disabilities will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in learning disabilities is in-field to teach children with learning disabilities in grades P-12 in self-contained classrooms and in resource settings in grades P-12. This certificate holder is also in-field to teach remedial mathematics/reading, P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.81 MARKETING EDUCATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Marketing Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Marketing Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Marketing Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Marketing Education, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Marketing;
(ii) hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and have completed 30 quarter hours in economics, merchandising, marketing, sales promotion, and management, with no more than 10 quarter hours in anyone area.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Marketing Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Marketing Education;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Marketing Education.
(b) To add Marketing Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Marketing Education, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;







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3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Marketing content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in marketing education cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Marketing Education will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in marketing education is in-field to teach all courses in marketing education in grades 7-12.
Authority C.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.82 MATHEMATICS

(1) Professional Certificate

(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Math, an applicant shall:

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Math.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Math, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or

rei nstated.

.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-of-

study, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during

the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-of-

study, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Math, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superi ntendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Math;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in mathematics-related field (e.g. computer science, statistics, engineering, physics) and course work to include 15 quarter hours in calculus;

(iii) hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 55 quarter hours in mathematics content (mathematics, statistics, computer science, and physics), to include 15 quarter hours in calculus, with a minimum of 30 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed .. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Math to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined under section (3) (a) 4.of this rule or complete an approved program in math;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Math.

(b) To add Math to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Math, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Math content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Math will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in mathematics is in-field to teach all courses in mathematics in grades 7-12 and remedial mathematics in grades 9-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.83 MENTAL RETARDATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Mental Retardation, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Mental Retardation.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Mental Retardation, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in additior. to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.



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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Mental Retardation, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Mental Retardation;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 35 quarter hours in mental retardation content to include 5 quarter hours in the introduction to exceptional children or psychology of the exceptional child; 5 quarter hours in the nature of mental retardation or psychology of mental deficiency; 5 quarter hours in the teaching of reading; 15 quarter hours selected from the following with a maximum of 5 quarter hours earned in any one area: language development, family counseling for exceptional children, recreation for the exceptional child, tests and measurements, behavior modification and/or management of exceptional children, and occupations and guidance for the mentally retarded; and 5 quarter hours in the methods and materials for teaching mentally retarded children.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Mental Retardation to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1 . complete an approved program in Mental Retardation or earn the 35 hours of acceptable credit as described in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) plus a 5 quarter hour supervised practicum or internship in Mental Retardation;





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2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Mental Retardation.
(b) To add Mental Retardation to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Mental Retardation, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 10 quarter hours of acceptable credit selected from requirements to add the field of Mental Retardation.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate .
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in mental retardation shall not be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Mental Retardation will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in mental retardation is in-field to teach mentally retarded children in grades P-12 in self-contained classrooms and in resource settings. This certificate holder is also in-field to teach remedial mathematics/reading, P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.84 MIDDLE GRADES

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a) shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Middle Grades, an applicant

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2.
Grades.

complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Middle

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Middle Grades, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.



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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Middle Grades, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Middle Grades;

(ii) hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and have completed 50 quarter hours to be distributed as follows:

(I) 5 quarter hours or staff development units approved by the Professional Standards Commission in the teaching of reading;

(Ill 25 quarter hours concentrated in one of the following areas to establish the primary concentration:

I.

Language Arts, with coverage in spelling, English, grammar, composition, reading (other

than the teaching of reading I and 5 quarter hours in literature for the middle school student;

II. Science, with coverage in at least three of the following areas: earth/space science, physics, biology, chemistry, and physical science;

111. Social Science, with 5 quarter hours in geography, 5 quarter hours in United States history and the remaining 15 quarter hours in history, geography, economics, political science, and behavioral science;

IV. Mathematics, with 5 quarter hours in algebra, 5 quarter hours in geometry and the remaining 15 quarter hours in other mathematics content. (A maximum of 5 quarter hours will be accepted in computer science. This content does not include statistics.);

(III) 20 quarter hours concentrated in anyone of the four teaching areas above including specific course coverage, art, music, or health and physical education to establish the secondary concentration. The primary and secondary concentration may not be in the same area.





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(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Middle Grades to an established Professional Georgia certificate in Elementary Grades (P-8) and the secondary fields of English, Mathematics, Science or Social Science, the applicant shall:

1. complete 15 quarter hours of college credit, or the equivalent through an approved Georgia staff development program, to include:

(i) 5 quarter hours in the nature and curriculum needs of the middle grades learner;

(ij) 5 quarter hours in the teaching of reading;

(iii) 5 quarter hours in a supervised practicum in grades 4-8 or one year of acceptable teaching experience in grades 4-8 while holding a valid state certificate in that field.

2.
Grades.

complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of .Middle

(b) To add Middle Grades to a Professional Georgia teaching certificate in any other teaching field, the applicant shall:

1. complete an approved program in Middle Grades or complete all course work outlined under section (3) (a) 4. (ii) of this rule plus the following 10 quarter hours;

(i) complete 10 quarter hours or staff development units to include 5 quarter hours in the nature and curriculum needs of the middle grades learner and 5 quarter hours in a supervised practicum in grades 4-8 (or one year of acceptable teaching experience in grades 4-8) while holding a valid state certificate in that field);

2.
Grades.

complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Middle

(c) To add Middle Grades to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Middle Grades, an applicant shall:

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superi ntendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Middle Grades content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in middle grades cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Middle Grades will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in middle grades is in-field to teach all subjects offered in grades 4-8 and remedial instruction in grades 9-12 in reading, mathematics, and writing.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200







505-2-.85 MUSIC

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Music Education, an applicant

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Music Education.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Music Education, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Music Education, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) Music;

hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 60 quarter hours in music content with coverage in fundamentals, theory, conducting, instrumental music, and orchestration with a minimum of 30 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Music Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:

1. complete an approved program in Music or complete one of the content options outlined under section (3) (a) 4. of this rule plus the following 5 quarter hours;

(i) complete 5 quarter hours in the elementary and secondary methods of teaching music;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Music Education.

(b) To add Music Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Music Education, an applicant shall:





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1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Music content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Music will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in music is in-field to teach all courses in music in grades P-12.
Authority D.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.86 ORTHOPEDICALLY IMPAIRED
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Orthopedically Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Orthopedically Impaired.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Orthopedically Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Orthopedically Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Orthopedically Impaired;
(ii) hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and have completed 35 quarter hours of acceptable college credit to include 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the introduction to exceptional children, 5 quarter hours in the characteristics, needs, and medical aspects of children with crippling and special health impairments; 20 quarter hours selected from the following with a maximum of 5 quarter hours in anyone area: language development, tests and measurements, counseling families of exceptional children, problems of the orthopedically impaired, behavior modification and/or management of exceptional children, and physical education and recreation for the orthopedically impaired; and 5 quarter hours in methods and materials for teaching orthopedically impaired students.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Orthopedically Impaired to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Orthopedically Impaired or earn the 35 hours of acceptable credit as described in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) plus a 5 quarter hour supervised practicum or internship in Orthopedically Impaired;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Orthopedically Impaired.
(b) To add Orthopedically Impaired to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.






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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Orthopedically Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 10 quarter hours of acceptable credit selected from requirements to add the field of Orthopedically Impaired.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Orthopedically Impaired shall not be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Orthopedically Impaired is in-field to teach all courses in orthopedically impaired students in grades P-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.87 PHYSICS
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Physics, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Physics.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Physics, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

PHYSICS .87-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Physics, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Physics;

(ii) hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a major in engineering and have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in physics content;

(iii) hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a major in any field and have completed 40 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in physics content with a minimum of 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add Physics to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined under section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Physics;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Physics.

(b) To add Physics to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Physics, an applicant shall:






1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Physics.

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in physics cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Physics will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.

(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in physics is in-field to teach all courses in physics and physical science in grades 7-12.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.88 POLITICAL SCIENCE

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a) shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Political Science, an applicant

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Political Science.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Political Science, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate .

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Political Science, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in political science or government;
(ii) hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and have completed 40 quarter hours in political science content to include 5 quarter hours each in U.S. constitutional law, comparative governments, history of political thought and international relations with at least 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Political Science to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. complete one of the content options outlined under section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in political science;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Political Science.
(b) To add Political Science to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Political Science, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;







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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Political Science content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in political science cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Political Science will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in political science is in-field to teach all courses in political science in grades 7-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.89 READING SPECIALIST
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Reading Specialist, an applicant shall:
1. hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited college;
2. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
3. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Reading Specialist.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Reading Specialist, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

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(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in Reading Specialist.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Reading Specialist to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. hold a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
2. complete the approved program in Reading Specialist or complete 25 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit in reading, including coverage of the following topics: the reading program, reading disabilities, diagnosis of reading difficulties and remedial reading.
3. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Reading Specialist.
(b) To add Reading Specialist to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Reading Specialist, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Reading Specialist content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(e) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Reading Specialist cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Reading Specialist will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.







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(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Reading Specialist is in-field to teach all courses in Reading in grades P-12.
Authority C.C.G.A. 20-2-200







505-2-.90 RUSSIAN
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Russian, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Russian.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Russian, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Russian, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Russian;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in Russian content (with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore levell including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture;

(iii) a maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Russian is the official language. (One year will be equivalent of 5 quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add Russian to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of the rule or complete an approved program in Russian.

(i) if adding the field of Russian (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Russian.

(b) To add Russian to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Russian, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Russian content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Russian cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field will be required to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Russian (7-12) is in-field to teach in Russian in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Russian (P-12) is in-field to teach Russian in grades P-1 2.
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505-2-.91 SCIENCE
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Science, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Science.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Science, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

SCIENCE .91-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Science, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Science;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in any field and have completed 70 quarter hours selected from biology, chemistry, earth/space science, and physics distributed as follows:

(I) 40 quarter hours in one science area selected from biology, chemistry, earth/space science, or physics with at least 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level. (If earth/space science is selected, the course work must cover geology, and two of the following areas: astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography);

(II) 10 quarter hours in each of the three remaining science areas.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a)
shall:

To add Science to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined under section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in Science;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Science.

(b) To add Science to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.





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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Science, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Science.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Science will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in science is in-field to teach all courses in science and science related areas in grades 7-12.
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505-2-.92 SOCIAL SCIENCE

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Social Science, an applicant

1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Social Science.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Social Science, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

SOC SCI .92-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Social Science, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Social Science or Social Studies;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have completed 75 quarter hours of acceptable college credit as follows:

(I) a core of 45 quarter hours in three of the following areas with a minimum of 15 quarter hours in each: (history, geography, economics, political science, and behavioral science);

(II) a concentration of 30 quarter hours in one area not covered in the core (with at least 15 quarter hours of these earned above the sophomore level);

I.

If the concentration is in history, a minimum of 10 quarter hours must be U.S. history.

II. If the concentration is in behavior science, there must be a minimum of 5 quarter hours in each of the following: psychology, sociology and anthropology.

(III) a minimum of 30 quarter hours of the total 75 quarter hours must be taken above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Social Science to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:

1. complete an approved program in Social Science or complete the content option outlined in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) of this rule which must include a minimum of 15 quarter hours dealing with the non-western world;







SOC SCI .92-3
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Social Science.
(b) To add Social Science to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Social Science, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Social Science content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Social Science will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in social science is in-field to teach all courses in social science in grades 7-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.93 SPANISH
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Spanish, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Spanish.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Spanish, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superi ntendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or rei nstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

SPANISH .93-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Spanish, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Spanish;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have completed 45 quarter hours in Spanish content including oral communication skills, grammar, composition, literature and culture with a minimum of 25 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.

(I) A maximum of 10 quarter hours may be allowed for courses in history and culture of the country or for competency acquired in high school or through residence in a foreign country in which Spanish is the official language. (One year will be the equivalent of five quarter hours.)

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Spanish to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined in section (3) (a) 4. of the rule or complete an approved program in Spanish.

(i) if adding the field of Spanish (P-12), the applicant shall complete 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the area of P-8 or P-12 foreign language methods, materials, and curriculum.

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Spanish.

(b) To add Spanish to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.






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(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Spanish, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Spanish.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Spanish cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Spanish will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Spanish (7-12) is in-field to teach Spanish in grades 7-12. An individual with a certificate in Spanish (P-12) is in-field to teach Spanish in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.94 SPEECH
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Speech, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Speech.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Speech, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

SPEECH .94-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Speech, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Speech or Speech Communications;

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have completed 45 quarter hours in speech content courses, selected from the following areas: general speech (fundamentals, public speaking, phonetics, parliamentary procedure, oral communication and speech correction), drama and theater (play production, acting, technical production, history of the theater and play directing), discussion and debate and oral interpretation with a minimum of 20 quarter hours earned above the sophomore level.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) shall:

To add Speech to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant

1. complete one of the content options outlined under section (3) (a) 4. of this rule or complete an approved program in speech;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Speech.

(b) To add Speech to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Speech, an applicant shall:

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;





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2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Speech.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in speech cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Speech will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in speech is in-field to teach all courses in all speech and speech related subjects in grades 7-12.
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505-2-.95 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(1) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Technology Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Technology Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Technology Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

TECH ED .95-2

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Technology Education, an applicant shall:

1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);

2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:

(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Technology Education or Industrial Arts, or a closely related field (e.g., electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, industrial technology, and related technologies.

(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in any field and have completed 45 quarter hours in technology education content to include the following:

(I) 15 quarter hours in energy and power to be distributed among at least three of the following

areas:

energy and power, transportation, electricity/electronics, hydraulics/pneumatics,

electromechanical, robotics, and lasers;

(II) 15 quarter hours in communications to be distributed among at least three of the following areas: drafting/computer aided drafting (architectural, mechanical), graphics, communication theories and processes, electronic communications, telecommunications, electronic/desktop publishing;

(III) 15 quarter hours in manufacturing and construction to be distributed among at least three of the following areas: material processing, manufacturing, plastics, metal working, woodworking, construction, statistical process control, industrial ceramics.

(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Technology Education to an established Professional certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:

1. complete the content option outlined in section (3) (a) 4. (ii) of this rule or complete an approved program in technology education;







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2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Technology Education.
(b) To add Technology Education to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Technology Education, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Technology Education content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Technology Education cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Technology Education will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in technology education is in-field to teach technology education in grades 7-12.
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505-2-.96 TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Trade and Industrial Education, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Trade and Industrial Education.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Trade and Industrial Education, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in this field.

(4) To Add the Field.

(a) To add Trade and Industrial Education to an established Professional certificate in any field, an applicant shall:

1. complete an approved program in Trade and Industrial Education;

2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Trade and Industrial Education.

(5) Probationary certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Trade and Industrial Education, an applicant

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Trade and Industrial Education content (determined by the approved program official where the applicant is enrolled).

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate for an additional two years, a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be earned during the threeyear validity period. When 30 or fewer quarter hours are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field will be required to extend the probationary certificate.

(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in trade and industrial education is infield to teach survey courses in trade and industrial education in grades 7-12. An individual who teaches specific fields within trade and industrial education must hold certification in the specific field.

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5052-.97 VISUALLY IMPAIRED
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in the teaching field of Visually Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15;
2. complete Special Georgia Requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Visually Impaired.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable certificate has a standard validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is m~re recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent, and extended for an additional four years after all requirements are met.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The standard requirement to renew all clear renewable certificate fields with five year validity periods is 10 quarter hours of college credit or 10 Georgia staff development units completed per Rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Visually Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in the field but not meet recency-of-study requirements for an initial Georgia certificate, or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity of the Emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The validity period begins on the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An Emergency certificate cannot be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

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(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for the Provisional certificate in Visually Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
4. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting one of the following conditions:
(i) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in Visually Impaired;
(ii) hold a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college and have completed 35 quarter hours of acceptable college credit to include 5 quarter hours in the introduction to exceptional children; 5 quarter hours in psychology of the visually impaired; 5 quarter hours in anatomy and structure of the eye; 5 quarter hours in Braille reading and writing; 5 quarter hours in methods/materials for teaching the visually impaired; and 10 quarter hours selected from one of the following with a maximum of 5 quarter hours in anyone area--behavior modification, rehabilitation for the visually impaired, mobility education, and tests and measurements.
(b) Validity period. The initial Provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements must be completed during the validity period.
(4) To Add the Field.
(a) To add Visually Impaired to an established professional Georgia certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall earn 25 quarter hours of college credit from a regionally accredited institution, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours in introduction to or psychology of exceptional children;
2. 5 quarter hours in anatomy and structure of the eye;
3. 5 quarter hours in curriculum and methods for teaching the visually impaired;
4. 5 quarter hours in Braille reading and writing;
5. 5 quarter hours in a supervised practicum with the visually impaired.





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(b) To add Visually Impaired to a Professional leadership or service field when no teaching field has been established, an approved program must be completed.
(5) Probationary certificate
(a) To qualify for the Probationary certificate in Visually Impaired, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Visually Impaired content.
(b) Validity Period. The validity period of the probationary certificate in Visually Impaired is one year. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 of the next year. If employment begins January 1 or later, the certificate will be valid from the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 of the following year.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in Visually Impaired cannot be renewed. All requirements for adding the field must be completed to continue certification in this field.
(6) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in Visually Impaired is in-field to teach Visually Impaired students in grades P-12.
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505-2-.99 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FIELDS

(1 ) General Rules

(a) Certification in Vocational Education Fields allows individuals from specific areas of industry, business or health to enter the teaching profession based on occupational experience in the field and the minimum education level required for the field.

(b) Certification in these fields requires that the applicant has a minimum of 24 months of fulltime occupational experience in the requested field of certification.

1. If the applicant has completed a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in or closely related to the requested field of certification, 12 months of full-time occupational experience in the field will be required.

(c) The minimum education level refers to the amount of formal education required for certification in the specific field. Those with a minimum education level of 4, require completion of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college in the field of certification or a closely related field. A minimum education level of 2 indicates that an associate's degree or its equivalent as outlined under Rule 505-2-.10 is required. A minimum education level of 1 indicates that the applicant has a high school diploma or the GED equivalent.

1. Effective 7/1/90, any applicant seeking level one certification will be required to obtain the associate's degree or its equivalent. An applicant may initially qualify for the provisional certificate (BT) and have three years to qualify for the nonrenewable (NT) certificate which will be valid for three years. At the end of these 6 years, the applicant must have completed the associate's degree or its equivalent. If the NT certificate is the initial certificate, the associate's degree or its equivalent must be completed during the three-year validity period.

(d) The specific Vocational Education Fields in which Georgia certifies teachers for secondary programs and the minimum entry level for these fields are as follows:

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture mechanics

4

Ornamental horticulture

4

Forestry

4

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION

Advertising

4

Apparel and accessories

4

General merchandise

4

Wholesale trade

4

HOME ECONOMICS

Care and guidance of children

4

Clothing management: production and services

4

Food management: production and services

4

Home furnishings: equipment and services

4

Institutional and home, management and support

services

4

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FIELD

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Dental assisting

2

Health occupations cluster

2

Medical office assisting

2

BUSINESS AND OFFICE EDUCATION

Data processing

1

TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS

Auto mechanics

1

Barbering

1

Body and fender repair/cluster

1

Business machine maintenance

1

Carpentry

1

Commercial arts occupations

1

Construction cluster

1

Cosmetology

1

Drafting occupations/cluster

1

Electrical occupations

1

Electro-mechanical cluster

1

Electronics occupations/cluster

1

Fabric maintenance

1

Granite-cutting

1

Graphic arts occupations

1

Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration

1

Law enforcement cluster

1

Law enforcement/cluster

1

Leatherworking occupations

1

Machine shop

1

Masonry

1

Mass communications/cluster

1

Metal working occupations/cluster

1

Millwork and cabinet making

1

Photography occupations

1

Public service, other

1

Quantity food occupations/cluster

1

Radio/television

1

Sheet metal

1

Small engine repair

1

Textile production and fabrication

1

Transportation cluster

1

Upholstering

1

Welding and cutting

1

(2) Professional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the professional certificate in Vocational Education Fields, an applicant must complete one of the following options, depending upon the minimum education level completed:





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1. applicants who have completed a bachelor's or higher degree must complete an approved program. A passing score on the appropriate assessment(s) will also be required for the professional renewable certificate;

2. applicants who have completed high school (or the GED equivalent) or an associate's degree
may complete an approved program or complete an evaluation prepared by the pse for requirements
to qualify for the nonrenewable (NT) level 1 certificate or clear renewable (T) certificate. The
certification section will only provide evaluations to applicants who are employed in a school in Georgia
on a provisional certificate at the minimum education level of 1 or 2.

(j) To qualify for the NT or T certificate, an applicant shall:

(I) have satisfied requirements to qualify for the provisional certificate at the 1 or 2-year level;

(II) complete 40 quarter hours (or SDUs in III. and IV.) in professional education course work, including the following:

I.

10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in the historical, philosophical, and social

foundations of education;

II. 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in curriculum and methods for teaching vocational education;

III. 15 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in student teaching or a year-long internship while employed on a provisional certificate, for which 15 quarter hours or staff development units are earned;

IV. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the identification and education of children who have special education needs.

(III) pass the appropriate assessment(s).

(b) Validity Period. The nonrenewable certificate will be valid for three years; the clear renewable certificate will be valid for five years. The beginning validity period will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and will expire June 30, three years later for the nonrenewable certificate or five years later for the T certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements.

1. The nonrenewable (NT) certificate cannot be renewed; during its validity period, the associate's degree or its equivalent per Rule 505-2-.10 must be completed.

2. The clear renewable certificate can be renewed with 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit or Georgia staff development units. The credits must be earned in accordance with 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously completed.

3. If the certificate has been issued for one year, it may be extended to its standard validity period after any special Georgia requirements have been completed .

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(3) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in a Vocational Education Field, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have a certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a professional certificate in a vocational field but not meet recency of study for an initial Georgia certificate or be eligible for a clear renewable certificate but not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) as outlined in Rule 505-2-.08, if an expired Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-ofstudy, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course or courses shall be required to be completed during the validity period of the emergency certificate. These courses may also be used to satisfy the recency-of-study, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The emergency certificate in vocational fields will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(4) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a provisional certificate in Vocational Education Fields, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed the minimum education level required for the field;
4. provide documentation of the required occupational experience required for the field.
(i) Such documentation must be provided by a former employer on business letterhead stationary or on the work experience verification form provided by the certification section. The verification must indicate the specific dates of employment, that the work was full-time and the job duties.
(ij) If the applicant was self-employed, the verification with the above information may come from the applicant. Additional supporting documentation required will be the business license and a copy of the business income tax form, which verifies employment in the field.






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(b) Validity period. The validity period of the provisional certificate is three years; the beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and will expire June 30, three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30, three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. All course requirements for the nonrenewable teaching (NT) certificate and the teaching (T) certificate and the appropriate assessment(s) must be completed during the three-year validity period.
(5) To Add the Field
(a) To add a vocational education field to an established professional Georgia certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. document the required work experience in the requested certification field;
2. complete course work of 5 or more quarter hours, approved by the PSC, in the identification and education of children who have special education needs or complete equivalent preparation program in a Georgia staff development program;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s).
(6) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for a probationary certificate in a Vocational Education Field, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any teaching field at the bachelor's or higher degree level;
2. be employed in a school in Georgia and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. provide the experience verification required for the vocational certification field requested as outlined in paragraph (1) (b) of this rule.
(b) Validity Period. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate in a vocational education field is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30, three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in any vocational education field cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is one's initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(sl is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the vocational field will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.

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(7) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in a specific Vocational Field is in-field to teach courses in the specific Vocational Field in grades 7-12.
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Effective July 1, 1997

505-2-.99 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FIELDS

(1 ) General Rules

(a) Certification in Vocational Education Fields allows individuals from specific areas of industry, business or health to enter the teaching profession based on occupational experience in the field and the minimum education level required for the field.

(b) Certification in these fields requires that the applicant has a minimum of 24 months of full-time occupational experience in the requested field of certification.

1. If the applicant has completed a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college with a major in or closely related to the requested field of certification, 12 months of full-time occupational experience in the field will be required.

(c) The minimum education level refers to the amount of formal education required for certification in the specific field. Those with a minimum education level of 4, require completion of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college in the field of certification or a closely related field. A minimum education level of 2 indicates that an associate's degree or its equivalent as outlined under Rule 505-2-.10 is required. A minimum education level of 1 indicates that the applicant has a high school diploma or the GED equivalent.

1. Effective 7/1/90, any applicant seeking level one certification will be required to obtain the associate's degree or its equivalent. An applicant may initially qualify for the provisional certificate (BTl and have three years to qualify for the nonrenewable (NT) certificate which will be valid for three years. At the end of these 6 years, the applicant must have completed the associate's degree or its equivalent. If the NT certificate is the initial certificate, the associate's degree or its equivalent must be completed during the three-year validity period.

(d) The specific Vocational Education Fields in which Georgia certifies teachers for secondary programs and the minimum entry level for these fields are as follows:

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture mechanics

4

Ornamental horticulture

4

Forestry

4

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION

Advertising

4

Apparel and accessories

4

General merchandise

4

Wholesale trade

4

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Care and guidance of children

4

Clothing management: production and services

4

Food management: production and services

4

Home furnishings: equipment and services

4

Institutional and home management and support

services

4

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FIELD

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Dental assisting

2

Health occupations cluster

2

Medical office assisting

2

BUSINESS AND OFFICE EDUCATION Data processing

TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS

Auto mechanics

1

Barbering

1

Body and fender repair/cluster

1

Business machine maintenance

1

Carpentry

1

Commercial arts occupations

1

Construction cluster

1

Cosmetology

1

Drafting occupations/cluster

1

Electrical occupations

1

Electro-mechanical cluster

1

Electronics occupations/cluster

1

Fabric maintenance

1

Granite-cutting

1

Graphic arts occupations

1

Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration

1

Law enforcement cluster

1

Law enforcement/cluster

1

Leatherworking occupations

1

Machine shop

1

Masonry

1

Mass communications/cluster

1

Metal working occupations/cluster

1

Millwork and cabinet making

1

Photography occupations

1

Public service, other

1

Quantity food occupations/cluster

1

Radio/television

1

Sheet metal

1

Small engine repair

1

Textile production and fabrication

1

Transportation cluster

1

Upholstering

1

Welding and cutting

1

(2) Professional Certificate

(a) To qualify for the professional certificate in Vocational Education Fields, an applicant must complete one of the following options, depending upon the minimum educati~n level completed:





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1. applicants who have completed a bachelor's or higher degree must complete an approved program. A passing score on the appropriate assessment(s) will also be required for the professional renewable certificate;
2. applicants who have completed high school (or the GED equivalent) or an associate's degree
may complete an approved program or complete an evaluation prepared by the pse for requirements
to qualify for the nonrenewable (NT) level 1 certificate or clear renewable (T) certificate. The certification section will only provide evaluations to applicants who are employed in a school in Georgia on a provisional certificate at the minimum education level of 1 or 2.
(i) To qualify for the NT or T certificate, an applicant shall:
(I) have satisfied requirements to qualify for the provisional certificate at the 1 or 2-year level;
(II) complete 40 quarter hours (or SDUs in III. and IV.) in professional education course work, including the following:
I. 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education;
II. 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in curriculum and methods for teaching vocational education;
III. 15 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in student teaching or a year-long internship while employed on a provisional certificate, for which 15 quarter hours or staff development units are earned;
IV. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the identification and education of children who have special education needs.
(III) pass the appropriate assessment(s).
(b) Validity Period. The nonrenewable certificate will be valid for three years; the clear renewable certificate will be valid for five years. The beginning validity period will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and will expire June 30, three years later for the nonrenewable certificate or five years later for the T certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1. The nonrenewable (NT) certificate cannot be renewed; during its validity period, the associate's degree or its equivalent per Rule 505-2-.10 must be completed.
2. The clear renewable certificate can be renewed with 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit or Georgia staff development units. The credits must be earned in accordance with 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously completed.
3. If the certificate has been issued for one year, it may be extended to its standard validity period after any special Georgia requirements have been completed.





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(3) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in a Vocational Education Field, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have a certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a professional certificate in a vocational field but not meet recency of study for an initial Georgia certificate or be eligible for a clear renewable certificate but not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s) as outlined in Rule 505-2-.08, if an expired Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency-of-study, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course or courses shall be required to be completed during the validity period of the emergency certificate. These courses may also b~ used to satisfy the recency-of-study, renewal or reinstatement requirements.
(c) Validity Period. The emergency certificate in vocational fields will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(4) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a provisional certificate in Vocational Education Fields, an applicant shall:
1. have passed the appropriate assessment(s);
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed the minimum education level required for the field;
4. provide documentation of the required occupational experience required for the field.
(i) Such documentation must be provided by a former employer on business letterhead stationary or on the work experience verification form provided by the certification section. The verification must indicate the specific dates of employment, that the work was full-time and the job duties.
(ii) If the applicant was self-employed, the verification with the above information may come from the applicant. Additional supporting documentation required will be the business license and a copy of the business income tax form, which verifies employment in the field.







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(b) Validity period. The validity period of the provisional certificate is three years; the beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and will expire June 30, three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30, three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. All course requirements for the nonrenewable teaching (NT) certificate and the teaching (T) certificate and the appropriate assessment(s) must be completed during the three-year validity period.
(5) To Add the Field
(a) To add a vocational education field to an established professional Georgia certificate in any teaching field, an applicant shall:
1. document the required work experience in the requested certification field;
2. complete course work of 5 or more quarter hours, approved by the pse, in the identification
and education of children who have special education needs or complete equivalent preparation program in a Georgia staff development program;
3. have passed the appropriate assessment(s).
(6) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for a probationary certificate in a Vocational Education Field, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any teaching field at the bachelor's or higher degree level;
2. be employed in a school in Georgia and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. provide the experience verification required for the vocational certification field requested as outlined in paragraph (1) (b) of this rule.
(b) Validity Period. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate in a vocational education field is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30, three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The probationary certificate in any vocational education field cannot be renewed. All requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is one's initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the vocational field will be accepted to extend the probationary certificate.

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(7) In-Field Statement. An individual with a certificate in a specific Vocational Field is in-field to



teach courses in the specific Vocational Field in grades 7-12.

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505-2-.100 TEACHING ENDORSEMENTS
(1) In addition to full-field certification, certification in specific fields of teaching is also available as an endorsement to a professional certificate in teaching, service or leadership fields. There are eight areas for which teaching endorsements are issued.
Career exploration (PECE) Coordinator of cooperative education (CVAE) Diversified cooperative training (OCT) English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) Gifted In-Field Related vocational instruction (RVI) Safety and driver education Preschool Handicapped
(2) The validity period for a teaching endorsement is the same as for the prerequisite certificate (or base certificate) it endorses and will be renewed when the endorsed base certificate is renewed. Endorsement fields require that the base certificate field be maintained.
(3) Special Georgia Requirements. No special Georgia requirements apply to teaching endorsements. However, all Special Georgia Requirements must be completed for the base field.
(4) Endorsement teaching fields can be issued as a life certificate if the base field it endorses is valid for life.
(5) An applicant may qualify for one of the Teaching Endorsements based on Rule 505-2-.06 Certification by Approved Program or Rule 505-2-.15 Certification by Reciprocity.
(6) To qualify for an emergency certificate in any teaching endorsement field, an applicant must qualify for the emergency certificate in the base field. The validity period and renewal requirements for the endorsement field will be the same as for the base field.
(7) Provisional certificates are not issued in any teaching endorsement field.
(8) Probationary certificates can be issued for all endorsement fields except Safety and Drivers Education under specific conditions:
(a) To qualify for a probationary certificate in Career Exploration (PECE), English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Related Vocational Instruction (RVI), Coordinator of Vocational/Academic Education (CVAE), Gifted In-Field. OCT, and Preschool Handicapped, an applicant shall:
1. hold or be eligible for the appropriate prerequisite field as outlined on the endorsement rule;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the probationary certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. have completed a minimum of 10 quarter hours toward the specific requirements for the endorsement as outlined under the specific endorsement field.
(b) Probationary certificates in endorsement fields cannot be renewed. All requirements must be completed during the validity period. If any requirements are needed to renew the base field, they must also be completed prior to continued certification.

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(c) Probationary certificates will be valid for one year. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed in the probationary field after January 1, the validity begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
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505-2-.100 TEACHING ENDORSEMENTS

Effective July 1, 1998

(1)

In addition to full-field certification, certification in specific fields of teaching is also

available as an endorsement to a professional certificate in teaching, service or leadership fields. There

are eight areas for which teaching endorsements are issued.

Career Exploration (PECE) Coordinator of Vocational Academic Education (CVAE) Diversified Cooperative Training (OCT) English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Gifted In-Field Related Vocational Instruction (RVI) Safety and Driver Education Preschool Special Education

(2)

The validity period for a teaching endorsement is the same as for the prerequIsite

certificate (or base certificate) it endorses and will be renewed when the endorsed base certificate is

renewed. Endorsement fields require that the base certificate field be maintained.

(3)

Special Georgia Requirements. No special Georgia requirements apply to teaching

endorsements. However, all Special Georgia Requirements must be completed for the base field.

(4)

Endorsement teaching fields can be issued as a life certificate if the base field it

endorses is valid for life.

(5)

An applicant may qualify for one of the Teaching Endorsements based on Rule 505-2-

.06 Certification by Approved Program or Rule 505-2-.15 Certification by Reciprocity .

(6)

To qualify for an emergency certificate in any teaching endorsement field, an applicant

must qualify for the emergency certificate in the base field. The validity period and renewal

requirements for the endorsement field will be the same as for the base field.

(7)

Provisional certificates are not issued in any teaching endorsement field.

(8)

Probationary certificates can be issued for all teaching endorsement fields except Safety

and Drivers Education under specific conditions:

(a)

To qualify for a probationary certificate in Career Exploration (PECEl. English to

Speakers of Other Languages (ESOLl. Related Vocational Instruction (RVI), Coordinator of

Vocational/Academic Education (CVAEl. Gifted In-Field, OCT, and Preschool Special Education, an

applicant shall:

1. rule;

hold or be eligible for the appropriate prerequisite field as outlined on the endorsement

2.

be employed in a Georgia school and have the probationary certificate requested by the

employing superintendent;

3.

provide evidence of enrollment in the endorsement field approved program which will

be completed during the validity of the probationary certificate ..

(b)

Probationary certificates in endorsement fields cannot be renewed. All requirements

must be completed during the validity period. If any requirements are needed to renew the base field,

they must also be completed prior to continued certification.

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(c)

Probationary certificates will be valid for one year. The beginning validity date will be

the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire

June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed in the probationary field after January 1,

the validity begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

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505-2-.101 CAREER EXPLORATION (PECE)
(1) To add Career Exploration, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any teaching field or the service field of School Counselor provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established;
(b) complete an approved program or earn 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit from a regionally accredited institution which offers a state-approved program in school counseling, or complete 20 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the introduction to educational and career exploration;
2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in occupational information service;
3. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in group dynamics in relation to work roles used in teaching career exploration;
4. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in an internship including career exploration on a full-time basis for a period of nine months or longer.
(2) In-Field Statement. An individual with the Career Exploration (PECE) endorsement is in-field to teach career exploration and to coordinate PECE programs in grades 7-12.
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505-2-.101 CAREER EXPLORATION (PECE)

Effective July 1, 1998

(1 ) To add Career Exploration, an applicant shall:

(a)

possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any

teaching field or the service field of School Counselor provided that a teaching field prerequisite has

been established;

(b)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2)

In-Field Statement. An individual with the Career Exploration (PECE) endorsement is

in-field to teach career exploration and to coordinate PECE programs in grades 7-12.

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505-3-.42 CAREER EXPLORATION (PECE) PROGRAM

Effective July 1. 1998

(1)

PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs

that prepare individuals to teach Career Exploration (PECE) in grades 7-12 and to supplement

requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(21 REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SOU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

To receive approval. an agency/institution shall offer this field as an endorsement to an

existing level 4 or higher professional teaching certificate or the service field of School Counselor

provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms. catalogs. and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in knowledge of

career exploration and career connections.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in curriculum

planning. delivery systems and evaluation processes for career exploration.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of career development. employability skills. and techniques for assisting students in making educational

and occupational choices.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of coordinating student exploration with the regular school curriculum. planning collaborative career

day activities. conducting student/parent career planning conferences. job placement activities. and

developing and using evaluative instruments for assessing student career exploration experiences.

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require demonstrated competence in working with

community employers to arrange community work experiences.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in identifying

appropriate career exploration resources.

7.

STANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of

available technology. particularly multimedia. and shall include the application of computer hardware

and software and techniques for evaluating software for instruction.

8.

STANDARD VIII The program shall require a supervised field based internship in

conducting a PECE program.

9.

STANDARD IV SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all

requirements specified in Chapter 505-2.

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505-2-.102 COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION (CVAE)
(1) To add CVAE, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any teaching field or the service field of School Counselor provided that a teaching field has been established;
(bl complete an approved program or earn 15 quarter hours of acceptable college credit from a regionally accredited institution with a state-approved program in vocational education, or complete 15 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in guidance for the handicapped or disadvantaged;
2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in curriculum planning, evaluation, and delivery systems in cooperative education;
3. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in career development and employability skills.
(21 In-Field Statement. An individual with the Coordinator of Vocational Academic Education (CVAE) endorsement is in-field to coordinate Cooperative Vocational/Academic Education programs in grades 7-12.
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Effective July 1, 1998 505-2-.102 COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION ICVAE)

(1) To add CVAE, an applicant shall:

la)

possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any

teaching field or the service field of School Counselor provided that a teaching field has been

established;

Ib)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2) In-Field Statement. An individual with the Coordinator of Vocational Academic Education ICVAE) endorsement is in-field to coordinate Cooperative Vocational/Academic Education programs in grades 7-12.

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Effective July 1, 1998 505-3-.13 COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION (CVAE) PROGRAM.

(1)

PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs

that prepare individuals to teach Cooperative Vocational Academic Education (CVAE) Programs in

grades 7-12 and to supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2)

REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SDU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

To receive approval, an agency/institution shall offer this field as an endorsement to an

existing level 4 or higher professional teaching certificate or the service field of School Counselor

provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms. catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of career development, employability, and retention skills plus techniques for assisting students and

their parents in making appropriate educational and occupational choices.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in curriculum

planning, learning styles, instructional techniques, delivery systems in academic and

vocational/technical education and evaluation methods and processes for CVAE and/or project success

programs.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the nature of at-risk disadvantaged students (uneducated, non English speaking, deprived) who are

potential school dropouts.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in an

understanding of poverty, economically deprived unsupportive families, barriers, and other problems

that CVAE students face in a technical society.

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require demonstrated competence in the planning,

promotion, instruction, budget, coordination and organization of an intervention curriculum.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in the selection,

screening, guidance, assessment and counseling of disadvantaged at-risk students enrolled in

secondary vocational/technical programs.

7.

STANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the laws; statutes; guidelines; regulations; federal, state and local grants; and policies that govern

program assurances for special populations.

8.

STANDARD VIII The program shall require demonstrated competence to assure the

program provides the opportunity for each student to develop a positive self image, values, motivating

activities, and the tools to make appropriate job and life decisions .

505-3-.13 (Page 21

9.

STANDARD IX The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of Georgia's vocational technical programs including mastery of skills, problem solving, and

understanding of subject matter in order to intervene with the necessary services to accelerate

educational success.

10. STANDARD X The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge and responsibilities of co-curricular youth club advisor for (VOCAl Vocational Opportunities Clubs of America.

11 . STANDARD XI The program shall require demonstrated competence in the leadership of an integrated team of academic and vocational teachers, counselors and administrators.

12. STANDARD XII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the ability to utilize school, family, and community resources to assure the realistic opportunity to complete high school and transition to work or post secondary education.

13 . STANDARD XIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge of remedial techniques, intervention services, advisory committees, instructional equipment, tools, safety practices, facilities, life skills, documentation, and progress of individual at-risk students.

14. STANDARD XIV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge of the technical workplace in the private sectors of business and industry including tech prep, apprenticeships, internships, and work based co-op education.

15. STANDARD XV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge of benchmarks for student and program evaluation.

16. STANDARD XVI The program shall require demonstrated competence in the practices and procedures of vocational/technical/academic education to establish and sustain the program.

17 . STANDARD XVII The program shall require demonstrated competence and knowledge of a comprehensive resource center containing the textbooks, guides, manuals and related instructional materials used by the various vocational/technical programs in the school.

18. STANDARD XVIII The program shall require demonstrated competence and knowledge of a system to measure annual goals and objectives of the local CVAE and/or Project Success program.

19. STANDARD XIX The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of available technology, particularly multimedia, and shall include the application of computer hardware and software and techniques for evaluating software for instruction.

20. STANDARD XX The program shall require a supervised field-based internship in conducting a CVAE and/or project success program.

21. STANDARD XXI SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all requirements specified in Chapter 505-2.

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505-2-.103 DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE TRAINING (OCT)
(1) To add OCT, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any teaching field, the service field of School Counselor or the leadership fields of Educational Leadership or Director of Vocational Education provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established for the service or leadership field;
(b) complete an approved program in OCT or complete 20 quarter hours of college credit earned at a regionally accredited institution with a state-approved preparation program in occupational education, or complete 20 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in foundations of vocational education programs;
2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in the coordination and delivery of cooperative programs;
3. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in curriculum development and teaching methods in cooperative programs;
4. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in a OCT internship.
(2) In-Field Statement. An individual with the Diversified Cooperative Training (OCT) endorsement is in-field to coordinate OCT programs in grades 7-12.
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505-2-.103 DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE TRAINING (OCT)

Effective July 1, 1998

(1 )

To add OCT, an applicant shall:

(a)

possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any

teaching field, the service field of School Counselor or the leadership fields of Educational Leadership

or Director of Vocational Education provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established for

the service or leadership field;

(b)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2)

In-Field Statement. An individual with the Diversified Cooperative Training (OCT)

endorsement is in-field to coordinate OCT programs in grades 7-12.

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Effective July 1, 1998 505-3-.15 DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE TRAINING (OCT) EDUCATION PROGRAM.

(1) PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to teach Diversified Cooperative Training (OCT) and to supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2) REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SOU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

To receive approval, an agency/institution shall offer this field as an endorsement to any

existing level 4 or higher professional teaching certificate, the service field of School Counselor or the

leadership fields of Educational Leadership or Director of Vocational Education provided that a teaching

field prerequisite has been established for service or leadership field.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the foundations,

delivery systems, public policy traced through federal vocational legislation, and the role of the

cooperative education coordinator.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in planning,

marketing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating cooperative education programs .

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in the

identification, selection, and organization of training stations; development of training plans; correlating

classroom related instruction with on-the-job experiences; and evaluation techniques for evaluating job

training experiences.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in programming

for special needs populations including the gifted and talented.

5.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in techniques of

identifying and using community resources and advisory groups.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in vocational

development, occupational information, employability skills, school-to-work transition skills, and

guidance techniques.

7.

STANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence in legal aspects

of cooperative education programs.

8.

STANDARD VIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of

available technology, particularly multimedia, and shall include the application of computer hardware

and software and techniques for evaluating software for instruction.

9.

STANDARD IX The program shall require a supervised field-based internship in

conducting a OCT program .

Rule 505-3-.15 (Page 2)
1O. STANDARD X SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all requirements specified in Chapter 505-2.
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505-2-.104 ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
(1) To add ESOL, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in a teaching field, or the service field of School Counselor, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established, or speech and language pathology;
(b) complete an approved program or earn 15 quarter hours of acceptable college credit from a regionally accredited institution, or complete 15 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in applied and/or contrastive linguistics;
2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in socio-cultural systems, cultural pluralism in American society and the characteristic features of linguistic-minority cultures;
3. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in instructional methods and materials of teaching ESOL.
(2) In-Field Statement. An individual with the English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement is in-field to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages in grades P-1 2.
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505-2-.104 ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

Effective July 1, 1998

(1 ) To add ESOL, an applicant shall:

(a)

possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in a

teaching field, or the service field of School Counselor, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has

been established, or speech and language pathology;

(b)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2)

In-Field Statement. An individual with the English to Speakers of Other Languages

(ESOL) endorsement is in-field to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages in grades P-12.

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Effective July 1, 1998 505-3-.19 ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) EDUCATION PROGRAM.

(1)

PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs

that prepare individuals to teach English to speakers of other languages in grades P-12 and to

supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2)

REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SDU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

To receive approval, an agency/institution shall offer this field as an endorsement to an

existing level 4 professional teaching certificate or higher or to the service field of Speech and

Language Pathology.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the nature of language; language varieties; and the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and

discourse of the English language.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in listening,

speaking, reading, and writing standard English on technical, abstract, and non-technical or general

topics.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of and experience in first and second language acquisition across age levels.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the effects of cognitive, affective, and socio-cultural variables on language learning.

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require demonstrated competence in language

assessment techniques and instruments, and the evaluation of students.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in ESOL curriculum

planning and implementation, the use of a variety of instructional methods, and multiple assessment

strategies for teaching English as a second language.

7.

STANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the study of

socio-cultural systems and characteristic features of linguistic/minority cultures.

8.

STANDARD -VIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of current educational trends, issues, policies and practices and their relationships to program planning,

instruction, and assessment of ESOL students.

9.

STANDARD IX The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of

available technology, particularly multimedia, and shall include the application of computer hardware

and software and techniques for evaluating software for ESOL instruction.

10. ST ANDARD X Supervised field experience in ESOL education shall be integrated throughout the program.



505-2-.105 GIFTED IN-FIELD
(1) To add Gifted In-field, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any teaching field, in the service field of School Counselor or the leadership field of Educational Leadership, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established;
(b) complete an approved program or earn 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit from a regionally accredited institution, or complete 20 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours or staff development units (general or specific field) in educational measurement;
2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in characteristics of the gifted;
3. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in methods, materials for teaching the gifted;
4. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in curriculum/program development for the gifted.
(2) In-Field Statement. An individual with the Gifted In-Field endorsement is in-field to provide direct instruction to gifted students only in the field(s) of his or her valid teaching certificate or to serve as a facilitator of gifted in grades P-12. Individuals holding a Gifted endorsement (K-12) prior to July 1, 1991, may continue to renew the Gifted P-12 endorsement and be in-field to teach gifted in grades P-12.
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505-2-.105 GIFTED IN-FIELD

Effective July 1, 1998

(1 ) To add Gifted In-field, an applicant shall:

(a)

possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any

teaching field, in the service field of School Counselor or the leadership field of Educational Leadership,

provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established;

(b)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2)

In-Field Statement. An individual with the Gifted In-Field endorsement is in-field to

provide direct instruction to gifted students only in the field(s) of his or her valid teaching certificate

or to serve as a facilitator of gifted in grades P-12. Individuals holding a Gifted endorsement (K-12)

prior to July 1, 1991, may continue to renew the Gifted P-12 endorsement and be in-field to teach

gifted in grades P-1 2.

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505-3-.21 GIFTED IN-FIELD EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Effective July 1, 1998

(1) PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to teach gifted students and to supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2) REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SOU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

An agency/institution shall offer this field as an endorsement to a level 4 or higher

professional teaching certificate, in the service field of School Counselor or the leadership field of

Educational Leadership, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the origins and nature of various types and manifestations of giftedness, and the cognitive, social,

emotional, and environmental factors that enhance or inhibit the development of giftedness in all

populations.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the unique potentials of gifted students from underserved populations, including but not limited to

at-risk gifted populations, gifted females, and those who are disabled, racially or ethnically diverse,

economically disadvantaged and/or underachieving and the social, cultural, political and economic

environment influences.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the historic and theoretical foundations of the study of giftedness, gifted learning theories,

giftedness and creativity, current trends and issues, and potential future directions.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in understanding

legal and professional guidelines at the national, state, and local levels that affect the education of

gifted students.

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require demonstrated competence in planning and

delivering instruction to gifted students which takes into account the cognitive, social, emotional, and

environmental factors that enhance or inhibit learning.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application

of the influences of the social, cultural, political, and economic environment on program planning of

gifted students.

7.

5TANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence in gifted

curriculum planning and implementation, the use of a variety of instructional methods, and multiple

assessment strategies.

8.

5TANDARD VIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of current educational issues, policies and practices and their relationships to program planning,

instruction, and assessment of gifted students.

Rule 505-3-.21 (Page 2)

9.

STANDARD IX The program shall require demonstrated competence in the theoretical

models, programs, prototypes, and educational principles that offer appropriate foundations for the

development of differentiated programming and curriculum for gifted students.

1O. STANDARD X The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application and interpretation of assessment instruments related to the areas of mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation.

11 . STANDARD XI The program shall require demonstrated competence in basic assessment terminology, principles of measurement and testing as applied to exceptional learners (including students with extraordinary potential), and characteristics of standardized and nonstandardized instruments (e.g., group test, individually administered tests, rating scales, performance assessment, student portfolio, surveys, self-reports).

12. STANDARD XII The program shall require demonstrated competence in current educational issues, policies and practices and their relationship to assessment practices in the field of gifted education.

13. STANDARD XIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the analysis and synthesis of scholarly work and current trends related to program design, implementation, and program intervention.

14. STANDARD XIV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of appropriate methods and materials for teaching the gifted.

15. STANDARD XV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of available technology, particularly multimedia, and shall include the application of computer hardware and software and techniques for evaluating software for gifted instruction.

16. STANDARD XVI Supervised field experience in gifted education shall be integrated throughout the gifted program.

17. STANDARD XVII SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all requirements specified in Chapter 505-2.

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505-2-.106 PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED

(1) To Add Preschool Handicapped, an applicant shall:

(a) possess a professional certificate in either Early Childhood Education, any special education field or the service field of Speech and Language Pathology;

(b) Complete an approved program or earn 15 quarter hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution, or complete 15 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:

1. child;

5 quarter hours or staff development units in characteristics of the preschool handicapped

2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in instructional methods and curriculum for preschool handicapped;

3. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in preschool language development.

(3) In-Field Statement An individual with the Preschool Handicapped endorsement is in-field to teach preschool handicapped children. If a preschool handicapped child is visually or hearing impaired, resource/consultative services must be provided by appropriately certified personnel, depending on the sensory impairment.

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505-2-.106 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

Effective July 1, 1998

(1 ) To Add Preschool Special Education, an applicant shall:

(a)

possess a professional certificate in either Early Childhood Education, any special

education field or the service field of Speech and Language Pathology;

(b)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(3)

In-Field Statement An individual with the Preschool Special Education endorsement is

in-field to teach preschool children with disabilities. If a preschool child is visually or hearing impaired,

resource/consultative services must be provided by appropriately certified personnel, depending on the

sensory impairment.

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505-3-.32 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Effective July 1, 1998

(1) PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to teach infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children with disabilities and to supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2) REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SDU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

This field shall only be offered as an endorsement to an existing professional certificate

in either Early Childhood Education, any special education field, or the service field of Speech and

Language Pathology.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the characteristics of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children with disabilities including various

theoretical foundations; working with families in home and community settings and working

collaboratively as a team member with families and other professionals; and the use of interdisciplinary

teams.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in the analysis and

synthesis of scholarly work and current trends related to program design, implementation, and

evaluation.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in designing,

implementing, and evaluating teaching learning environments appropriate for infants, toddlers, and for

preschoolers who have disabilities in home, hospital, school or other community settings, or a

combination of these settings.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in instructional

methods and formats appropriate for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities (e.g.,

individualized, play-based, small and large groups, and child-initiated formats).

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require demonstrated competence in an understanding

of the sequence of, characteristics of, and interrelationships among the development of: adaptive

behavior skills, language and communication skills, cognitive skills, sensory perceptual, fine and gross

motor skills and social-emotional skills.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in approaches for

common disabilities and conditions, including educational, therapeutic and medical approaches to

establish a safe and effective learning environment.

7.

STANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence in understanding

and following legal and professional guidelines governing infant, toddler, and preschool programs

including: modifying programs to meet current federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding

early childhood intervention requirements, legal mandates, constraints, parental rights defined by law

and legal mandates and ability to maintain records to ensure that all components of P.L. 105-17 (or

current federal laws) are implemented.

Rule 505-3-.32 (Page 2)

8.

STANDARD VIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

and use of appropriate assessment measurements, instruments and techniques for infants, toddlers,

and young children with disabilities, including preassessment procedures, formal and informal

assessment techniques, and written and verbal reporting procedures.

9.

STANDARD IX The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of

available technology, particularly multimedia, in programming for young children with special needs,

and shall include the application of computer hardware and software and techniques for evaluating

software for instruction.

1O. STANDARD X Supervised field experiences in preschool special education programs shall be integrated throughout the program.

11. STANDARD XI SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all requirements specified in Chapter 505-2.

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505-2-.107 RELATED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION (RVI)
(1) To add RVI, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any specialeducation field;
(b) complete an approved program or earn 15 quarter hours of acceptable college credit from a regionally accredited institution, or complete 15 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in vocational development in curriculum for the handicapped;
2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in vocational and technical education for the handicapped;
3. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in a year-long, school-based internship.
(2) In-Field Statement. An individual with the Related Vocational Instructor (RVI) endorsement is in-field to provide vocational instruction to students identified as having special educational needs in grades 7-12.
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505-2-.107 RELATED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION (RVI)

Effective July 1, 1998

(1 ) To add RVI, an applicant shall:

(a)

possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any

special-education field;

(b)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2)

In-Field Statement. An individual with the Related Vocational Instructor (RVI)

endorsement is in-field to provide vocational instruction to students identified as having special

educational needs in grades 7-12.

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505-3-.43 RELATED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION (RVI) PROGRAM

Effective July 1, 1998

(1) PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to teach Related Vocational Instruction Programs in grades 7-12 and to supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2)

REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SOU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

To receive approval, an agency/institution shall offer this field as an endorsement to any

existing special education professional certificate.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of disabled youths, Georgia's vocational/technical education programs, development and use of the IEP,

transition of students from school to life and work skills, and the opportunity of a post secondary

education and/or employment.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of career development, employability and retention skills plus techniques for assisting students and

their parents in making educational and occupational choices.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in curriculum

planning, curriculum modification, instructional techniques, learning styles, learning disabilities,

assessment, and community based support of Georgia's vocational/technical programs.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the promotion,

organization, instruction, budget, and coordination to sustain an RVI program at the local level.

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require demonstrated competence in the staffing

process, due process, vocational placement, job placement, screening, selection, guidance, assessment

and counseling of disabled students enrolled in secondary vocational/technical programs.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of federal and state laws, and regulations governing the assurances of programs serving special

education students.

7.

ST ANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence to assure that

each student will be guided in the development of a positive self-image, job entrance and retention

skills, self-motivation, life coping skills and the tools to make sound decisions.

8.

STANDARD VIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the mastery

of technical skills, problem solving, and understanding subject matter thereby raising student

expectations as much as possible, and intervening with RVI services to accelerate success in

vocational/technical courses.

Rule 505-3-.43 (Page 2)

9.

STANDARD IX The program shall require demonstrated competence in the ability to

utilize the community, business, industry, local and state support agencies, family and school to assure

the realistic opportunity to complete high school and transition to work and/or post secondary

education.

10. STANDARD X The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge of remedial techniques, RVI enrichment camp, national, state and local intervention services, advisory committees, instructional equipment, tools, safety procedures, facilities, life skills, plus the documentation and progress of individual special education students enrolled in vocational/technical courses.

11 . STANDARD XI The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge of the technical work place including tech prep, internships, apprenticeships, and work-based co-op education.

12. STANDARD XII The program shall require demonstrated competence in an understanding of poverty, economically deprived unsupportive families, barriers, and other problems that RVI students face in a technical society.

13. STANDARD XIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge of benchmarks for evaluating RVI students.

14. STANDARD XIV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge of an annual evaluation of goals, objectives, delivery, and outcomes for the local RVI program.

15. STANDARD XV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of available technology, particularly multimedia, for children with special needs, including the application of computer hardware and software and techniques for evaluating software for instruction.

16. STANDARD XVI The program shall require a supervised school year field-based internship in conducting an RVI program.

17. STANDARD XVII SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all requirements specified in Chapter 505-2.

Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200 and 20-2-240.







505-2-.108 SAFETY AND DRIVER EDUCATION
(1) To add Safety and Drivers Education, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any teaching field or in the service field of School Counselor and the leadership field of Educational Leadership, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established;
(b) complete an approved program or earn 15 quarter hours of acceptable college credit from a regionally accredited institution, or complete 15 PSC-approved staff development units, to include the following:
1. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in a general safety education course;
2. 5 quarter hours or staff development units in introductory driver and traffic safety education;
3. 5 quarter hours or staff development unilS in advanced driver and traffic education.
(2) In-Field Statement. An individual with the Safety and Driver Education endorsement is infield to teach Safety and Driver Education in grades 7-1 2.
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505-2-.108 SAFETY AND DRIVER EDUCATION

Effective July 1, 1998

(1 ) To add Safety and Drivers Education, an applicant shall:

(a)

possess a professional certificate at the bachelor's or higher certification level in any

teaching field or in the service field of School Counselor and the leadership field of Educational

Leadership, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established;

(b)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2)

In-Field Statement. An individual with the Safety and Driver Education endorsement

is in-field to teach Safety and Driver Education in grades 7-12.

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505-3-.34 SAFETY, DRIVER AND TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

Effective July 1, 1998

(1) PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to teach safety, driver and traffic education in grades 7-12 and to supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2)

REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SOU)

credit shall meet PSC rules and procedures for program approval.

(b)

An agency/institution shall offer this field as an endorsement to a level 4 or higher

professional teaching certificate, in the service field of School Counselor or the leadership field of

Educational Leadership, provided that a teaching field prerequisite has been established.

(c)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARO I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the fundamentals of safety education in the home, work, recreation, highway, and for public safety.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of traffic and safety regulations.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of motor vehicle laws and regulations.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of and experience in on-the-road situations.

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require demonstrated competence in curriculum

planning, budgeting, organizing, managing, and evaluating a safety, driver, and traffic education

program.

6.

STANDARD VI The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of the effective use of simulation, multiple-car range, on-street driving, student centered learning

activities, effective transfer of classroom knowledge to laboratory situations, and working with special

populations.

7.

STANDARD VII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of safety research issues, current trends and issues, new and proposed legislation, and sources of

information.

8.

STANDARD VIII The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of evaluating classroom and laboratory situations and the effectiveness of the safety, driver and traffic

education program.

9.

STANDARD IX The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge

of substance abuse and its effect on driving skills and decision making.

1O. STANDARD X The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of available technology, particularly multimedia, and shall including the application of computer hardware and software and techniques for evaluating software for safety, driver and traffic education programs.

Rule 505-3-.34 (Page 2) 11 . STANDARD XI Supervised field experience in safety, driver and traffic education shall be integrated throughout the program. 12. STANDARD XI SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all requirements specified in Chapter 505-2. Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200 and 20-2-240.




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505-2-.115 AUDIOLOGY
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a professional certificate in Audiology, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved preparation program in Audiology at the master's or higher degree level at a regionally accredited college and obtain the professional recommendation from the training institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-of-state certification per Rule 505-2-.15;
(i) the applicant may submit, in lieu of the college recommendation, verification of 275 clock hours with children and either a copy of a valid license to practice audiology in Georgia or a valid certificate of clinical competence in audiology from ASHA.
(b) Validity Period. The professional certificate has a validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the professional certificate in Audiology, 10 quarter hours of college or staff development credit must be earned. These credits must be earned per Rule 505-.2-.13.
1. Submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43, in Audiologist will renew the professional certificate.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Audiology, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in Audiology but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial certificate or renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate in Audiology.
(b) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate is valid for one year. The beginning validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(c) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates shall not be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in the field of Audiology.
(4) To Add the Field
(a) To add Audiology to an established certificate, an applicant shall:

AUDIOLOGY .115-2
1. hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; 2. complete an approved program at the master's degree level in Audiology as outlined under paragraph (1) (a) 1. of this rule or complete a minimum of 80 quarter hours of acceptable college credit (40 quarter hours of which must be earned as graduate level credit) at a college or university with an approved program in audiology to include:
(j) 30 quarter hours in basic speech and hearing sciences;
(ii) 50 quarter hours in audiology/hearing rehabilitation;
3. Complete 275 clock hours of practicum in Audiology, including 75 hours with children.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) A Probationary certificate in the field of Audiology shall not be issued.
(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in Audiology is in field to serve as an audiologist in grades P-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200







505-2-.116 MEDIA SPECIALIST
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in Media Specialist, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Media Specialist and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-ofstate certification per Rule 505-2-.15;
(i) possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
(ii) if the highest degree completed is the bachelor's degree, the certificate will be issued as a Nonrenewable Service (NS) certificate.
2. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to Media Specialist.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable and nonrenewable certificates have a standard validity of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1. To renew a clear renewable certificate in Media Specialist, an applicant must earn 10 quarter hours of college credit or Georgia staff development unit credit. This credit shall be completed per Rule 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously satisfied. A nonrenewable Service certificate cannot be renewed. During the five-year validity period, the applicant must complete an approved master's degree program in Media Specialist.
2. If the certificate is issued with a one year validity period, it may be extended for an additional four years after the special Georgia requirements have been satisfied.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Media Specialist, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in Media Specialist, but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial Georgia certificate, or be eligible for a clear renewable certificate in Media Specialist but not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have previously satisfied the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission if a Georgia certificate is being renewed/reinstated.

MEDIA SPECIALIST ."6-2

(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency of study, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity period of the emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-of-study, renewal or reinstatement requirements.

(c) Validity Period. The emergency certificate in Media Specialist will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July', whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed January', the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for a provisional certificate in Media Specialist an applicant shall:

, . satisfy the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. hold a master's or higher degree in a library science or instructional technology field from a regionally accredited institution.

(b) Validity Period. The initial provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or July', whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January', the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable special Georgia requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field

(a) shall:

To add Media Specialist to an established professional certificate in any field an applicant

, . Complete an approved program in Media Specialist and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06.

2. Complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Media Specialist.

(5) Probationary Certificate

(a) To qualify for a Probationary certificate in Media Specialist, an applicant shall:





MEDIA SPECIALIST .116-3
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superi ntendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in Media Specialist content prerequisite to or toward a planned program in Media Specialist as determined by a college advisor.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate in media specialist is five. The standard validity period of the probationary certificate in media specialist is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate in Media Specialist for an additional two years a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward the approved program in Media Specialist shall be earned during the three-year validity period. When 30 quarter hours or less are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is one's initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Media Specialist will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in Media Specialist is in field to serve as a media specialist grades P-12.
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505-2-.117 SCHOOL COUNSELING
(1 i Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in School Counseling, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in School Counseling at the master's or higher degree level and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-of-state certification per Rule 505-2.15;
2. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to School Counseling.
(b) Validity Period. The professional certificate has a standard validity of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1. The standard requirement to renew a Georgia certificate with a validity period of five years is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local Georgia staff development credit specifically approved for certification renewal. This credit shall be completed in accordance with rule 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously satisfied.
2. If the certificate is issued with a one year validity period, it may be extended for an additional four years after the special Georgia requirements have been satisfied.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in School Counseling, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in School Counseling, but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial Georgia certificate or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have previously satisfied the appropriate assessment(s) as required by the commission if Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) If one or more special Georgia course requirements are needed in addition to recency of study, renewal or reinstatement requirements, the necessary course work shall be completed during the validity period of the emergency certificate. This course work may also be used toward the recency-of-study, renewal or reinstatement requirements.



SCH. COUNS. . 117-2

(c) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate in School Counseling will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(d) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) To qualify for a Provisional certificate in School Counseling, an applicant shall:

1. satisfy the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting the following condition:

(i) have completed a master's or higher degree in any counseling area other than a School Counseling approved program.

(I) A probationary certificate, not a provisional certificate, will be issued in School Counseling if the applicant holds or is eligible to hold any other professional certificate field. If an individual holds a provisional certificate in School Counseling and a professional certificate is then issued in another field, the provisional service certificate will be converted to a probationary certificate. Refer to section (5) of this rule requirements for the probationary certificate.

(b) Validity Period. The initial provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or June 1 whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The provisional certificate cannot be renewed. The approved program and all applicable special Georgia requirements must be completed during the validity period.

(4) To Add the Field

(a)
shall:

To add School Counseling to an established professional certificate in any field an applicant

1. Complete an approved program in School Counseling and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution;

2. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of School Counseling;







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(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Probationary certificate in School Counseling, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. have completed a master's or higher degree at a regionally accredited institution;
3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by an employing superintendent;
4. have completed one of the following options:
(i) 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in school counseling content toward a planned program in School Counseling as determined by the college advisor.
(ii) a degree in any counseling area other than a School Counseling approved program; if an individual holds a provisional certificate in School Counseling and a professional certificate is then issued in another field, the provisional service certificate will be converted to a probationary certificate.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate in school counseling is five. The standard validity period of the probationary certificate in school Counseling is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the Probationary certificate in School Counseling for an additional two years a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward the approved program in School Counseling shall be earned during the three-year validity period. When 30 quarter hours or less are required to add the field, all requirements for the clear renewable certificate shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is one's initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of School Counseling must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in School Counseling is in field to serve as a School Counselor in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.118 SCHOOL NUTRITION DIRECTOR
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in School Nutrition Director, and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-ofstate certification per Rule 505-2.15;
(b) Validity Period. The professional certificate has a standard validity of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1. The standard requirement to renew a Georgia certificate with a validity period of five years is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local Georgia staff development credit specifically approved for certification renewal. This credit shall be completed in accordance with rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a professional certificate in School Nutrition Director, but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial Georgia certificate or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate.
(b) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate in School Nutrition Director will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(c) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Provisional certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:
1. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university;

SCH. NUTRITION DIR. .118-2

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting the following conditions;

(i) hold a bachelor's degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in institutional food service management/administration, dietetics, home economics, food science, nutrition science, hotel/restaurant management, business management, biological sciences, chemistry or physics or eligibility for any teaching certificate;

(ii)
level;

complete 10 quarter hours of course work in food and/or nutrition above the sophomore

(iii) complete 15 quarter hours in the areas of psychology or sociology of the school-age child or adult, personnel management and methods and principles of education, with no more than 10 hours in anyone area;

(I) Evidence of having met membership requirements of the American Dietetic Association will substitute for these 15 quarter hours;

(b) Validity Period. The initial provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or June 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.

(c) Renewal Requirements. The Provisional certificate in School Nutrition Director may be renewed for two additional years if a minimum of 30 quarter hours are earned toward the approved master's degree program in School Nutrition Director. The total validity period may not exceed five years.

(4) To Add the Field

(a) To add School Nutrition Director to an established professional certificate in any field an applicant shall:

1. complete an approved program in School Nutrition Director or satisfy the following requirements:

(i) hold a professional teaching certificate in any field;

(ii) have completed a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;

(iii) complete course work to include:

(I) 10 quarter hours of course work in food and/or nutrition taken above the sophomore level;







SCH. NUTRITION DIR. . 118-3

(II) 15 quarter 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 10 hours in anyone area;

I.

Evidence of having met membership requirements of the American Dietetic Association will

substitute for these 15 quarter hours;

(III) 25 quarter hours of acceptable graduate work, including 15 quarter hours in food service administration/management or other approved management substitutes and 10 quarter hours in food, nutrition or nutrition education.

(5) Probationary Certificate

(a) To qualify for a Probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:

1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by an employing Georgia superintendent;

3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in School Nutrition Director content.

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later . . If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director for an additional two years a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward the approved program in School Nutrition Director shall be earned during the three-year validity period. When 30 quarter hours or less are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is one's initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.

(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in School Nutrition Director is in field to function as a School Nutrition Director in grades P-12.

Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200






Effective July 1, 1997
505-2-.118 SCHOOL NUTRITION DIRECTOR
(1) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in School Nutrition Director, and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-ofstate certification per Rule 505-2.15;
(b) Validity Period. The professional certificate has a standard validity of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1 . The standard requirement to renew a Georgia certificate with a validity period of five years is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local Georgia staff development credit specifically approved for certification renewal. This credit shall be completed in accordance with rule 505-2-.13.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a professional certificate in School Nutrition Director, but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial Georgia certificate or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate.
(b) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate in School Nutrition Director will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(c) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Provisional certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:
1. have graduated with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR have been admitted to or completed a master's degree or higher fro~ a regionally accredited college or university;

SCH. NUTRITION DIR. .118-2
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
3. satisfy minimum job entry content requirements by meeting the following conditions;
(il hold a bachelor's degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in institutional food service management/administration, dietetics, home economics or family and consumer science, food science, nutrition science, hotel/restaurant management, business management, biological sciences, chemistry or physics or eligibility for any teaching certificate;
(ii) complete 10 quarter hours of course work in food and/or nutrition above the 'sophomore level;
(iii) complete 15 quarter hours in the areas of psychology or sociology of the school-age child or adult, personnel management and methods and principles of education, with no more than 10 hours in anyone area;
(I) Evidence of having met membership requirements of the American Dietetic Association will substitute for these 15 quarter hours;
(b) Validity Period. The initial provisional certificate will be valid for three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are completed or June 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period will begin on the first day of the month of employment and expire June 30 three years later.
(c) Renewal Requirements. The Provisional certificate in School Nutrition Director may be renewed for two additional years if a minimum of 30 quarter hours are earned toward the approved master's degree program in School Nutrition Director. The total validity period may not exceed five years.
(4) To Add the Field
(a) To add School Nutrition Director to an established professional certificate in any field an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in School Nutrition Director or satisfy the following requirements:
(i) hold a professional teaching certificate in any field;
(ii) have completed a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
(iii) complete course work to include:
(I) 10 quarter hours of course work in food and/or nutrition taken above the sophomore level;








SCH. NUTRITION DIR. . 118-3
(II) 1 5 quarter 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 10 hours in anyone area;
I. Evidence of having met membership requirements of the American Dietetic Association will substitute for these 15 quarter hours;
(III) 25 quarter hours of acceptable graduate work, including 15 quarter hours in food service administration/management or other approved management substitutes and 10 quarter hours in food, nutrition or nutrition education.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director, an applicant shall:
1. hold a valid professional Georgia certificate in any field;
2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by an employing Georgia superintendent;
3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable college credit in School Nutrition Director content.
(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.
(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate in School Nutrition Director for an additional two years a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward the approved program in School Nutrition Director shall be earned during the three-year validity period. When 30 quarter hours or less are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is one's initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in School Nutrition Director is in field to function as a School Nutrition Director in grades P-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.119 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in School Psychology, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in School Psychology at the master's or higher degree level and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-of-state certification as outlined in Rule 505-2.15;
(i) Applicants who satisfied requirements for certification in School Psychology based on master's level preparation before September 1, 1986, will be issued a renewable certificate (once special Georgia requirements are satisfied); after that date, the certificate will be nonrenewable.
2. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to School Psychology.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable and the nonrenewable certificates have a standard validity of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1. The standard requirement to renew the clear renewable certificate in School Psychology is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local Georgia staff development credit. This credit shall be completed in accordance with rule 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously satisfied.
(i) Submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43, in Psychologist will renew the professional certificate.
2. The nonrenewable certificate in School Psychology, valid for 5 years, cannot be renewed. During the validity period, the applicant must complete an approved six-year degree program or education level of certification in Sch,ool Psychology. If the applicant has completed an education specialist degree or doctorate degree in another field, additional course work to complete the six-year level of education in School Psychology must be completed as determined by an advisor in an approved program.
3. If the certificate is issued with a one year validity period, it may be extended for an additional four years after the special Georgia requirements have been completed.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in School Psychology, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in School Psychology, but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial Georgia certificate or be eligible for a Clear Renewable certificate and not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;

SCH. PSY. . 119-2

3. have previously satisfied the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission if an expired Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.

(b) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate in School Psychology will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed on or after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(c) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates cannot be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

(3) Provisional Certificate

(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in School Psychology.

(4) To Add the Field

(a) shall:

To add School Psychology to an established professional certificate in any field, an applicant

1. complete an approved program in School Psychology;

2. satisfy the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission.

(5) Probationary Certificate

(a) Probationary certificates are not issued in School Psychology.

(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in School Psychology is in field to serve as a School Psychologist in grades P-12.

Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200







505-2-.120 SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a) To qualify for a renewable Professional certificate in School Social Work, an applicant shall:

1. complete an approved program in School Social Work at the master's or higher degree level and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06, an approved Master's of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree program, or provide documentation of out-of-state certification as outlined in rule 505-2.15.

(b) Validity Period. The professional certificate has a standard validity of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.

(c) Renewal Requirements.

1. The standard requirement to renew a Georgia certificate with a validity period of five years is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local Georgia staff development credit specifically approved for certification renewal. This credit shall be completed in accordance with rule 505-2-.13.

(2) Nonrenewable Professional Certificate

(a)
shall:

To qualify for a nonrenewable professional certificate in School Social Work, an applicant

1. work;

complete a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in social

2. be enrolled in a master's degree level Social Work (M.S.W) or School Social Work approved program at a regionally accredited institution;

3. be employed in a Georgia school as a Social Worker and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent.

(b) Validity period. The standard validity period of the nonrenewable service certificate in School Social Work is five years.

(c) Renewal Requirements.

1. The Nonrenewable Service certificate in School Social Work cannot be renewed. The master's degree in School Social Work or the Master of Social Work degree must be completed during the five-year validity period.

(3) Emergency Certificate

(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in School Social Work, an applicant shall:

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

SCH. SOC. WORK .120-2

2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in School Social Work, but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial Georgia certificate or not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate.

(b) Validity Period. The emergency certificate in School Social Work will be valid for one year. The validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.

(c) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates shall not be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.

(4) Provisional Certificate

(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in School Social Work.

(5) To Add the Field

(a)
shall:

To add School Social Work to an established professional certificate in any field an applicant

1. Complete an approved program in School Social Work or the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree.

(6) Probationary Certificate

(a) To qualify for a probationary certificate in School Social Work, an applicant shall:

1. hold a valid professional Georgia teaching certificate in any field;

2. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

3. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit in social work content toward a planned program as determined by the college advisor;

4. be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution in an approved master's degree program in Social Work or School Social Work.

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate in School Social Work is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate in School Social Work is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.







SCH. SOC. WORK .12(}3
(cl Renewal Requirements. To renew the Probationary certificate in School Social Work for an additional two years a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward the approved program in School Social Work shall be earned during the three-year validity period. When 30 quarter hours or less are required to add the field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is one's initial certificate in Georgia, and the assessment(sl is required, the assessment(s) in the base field must be passed in order to extend the probationary certificate.
(71 In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in School Social Work is in field to serve as a School Social Worker and/or visiting teacher in grades P-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200





Georgia Professional Standards Commission
1452 Twin Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334. (404)657-9000

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:

Administrative Procedures for Assignment of Certification level to Individuals Holding M.S.W. Degrees

A. Prior to July 1, 1993

1. If an S-5 in School Social Work is based on an M.S.W. degree completed prior to July 1, 1991, the individual must have three years of acceptable experience in order to upgrade to a six-year level.

2. If an S-5 is based on an M.S.W. degree completed on or after July 1, 1991 (but prior to July 1, 1993), the individual must have three years of acceptable experience plus 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit in social work content/practicum beyond the M.S.W., which may include a maximum of 5 quarter hours of social work practicum, in order to upgrade a six-year level.

B. Effective July 1, 1993

1. Effective July 1, 1993, an applicant for initial certification in School Social Work based on the M.S.W. degree will qualify for level 5 certification, regardless of the date the degree was completed. After this date, to qualify for level 6 certification, an applicant must complete the Ed.S. or satisfy the approved alternate 6-year route (ABO).

2. Individuals issued (or having a letter of eligibility for a Georgia S-5 certificate) the S-5 based on the M.S.W. prior to July 1, 1993 will have until July 1, 1996 to qualify for the S-6 under the appropriate two routes as stated above under A. 1. and A. 2. After July 1, 1996, all individuals certified prior to July 1, 1993 in School Social Work at the fifth level based on the M.S.W. must complete the Ed.S. or alternate 6-year route (ABO) to qualify for level 6 certification.

3. Specific points to remember:

a. If an individual has ever been issued the S-6 in School Social Work, that level will be maintained.

b. If an individual has been issued the S-5 in School Social Work based on the M.S.W. degree prior to July 1, 1993, continue to apply the requirements which were in effect at the time the S-5 was issued to upgrade to the S-6, until July 1, 1996. (See above A. 1. and A. 2.)

c. Individuals holding letters of eligibility or evaluations for the S-5/S-6 in School Social Work will continue to fall under requirements as outlined in the letter as long as the evaluation remains valid. (Three years since the date of letter issue.)








505-2-.121 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

(1 ) Professional Certificate

(a) shall:

To qualify for a Professional certificate in Speech and Language Pathology, an applicant

1. complete an approved preparation program in Speech and Language Pathology at the master's or higher degree level at a regionally accredited college and obtain the professional recommendation per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-of-state certification per Rule 505-2-.15;

(i) If either the approved program or the out-of-state certificate was based on a bachelor's level degree completed after 9-1-80, the certificate will be issued as a Nonrenewable Service (NS) certificate;

2. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to Speech and Language Pathology.

(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable and nonrenewable certificates have a validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.

(c) Renewal Requirements.

1. The standard requirement for a Clear Renewable certificate with a validity period of five years is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local Georgia staff development credit. This credit shall be completed in accordance with Rule 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously completed.

(i) Submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43, in Speech and Language Pathologist will renew the professional certificate.

2. A Nonrenewable Service (NS) certificate cannot be renewed. During the validity period, the applicant must complete a master's degree level approved program in Speech and Language Pathology.

(i) The nonrenewable certificate in Speech and Language Pathology may be extended for an additional three years under the following condition:

(I) the individual can verify being admitted to and enrolled in an approved master's degree program in Speech and Language Pathology.

3. If the certificate is issued with a one year validity period, it may be extended for an additional four years after the special Georgia requirements have been completed.

(2) Emergency Certificate

(a) shall:

To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Speech and Language Pathology, an applicant

1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

SLP .121-2
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in Speech and Language Pathology but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial certificate or be eligible for a Clear Renewable certificate in Speech and Language Pathology but not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have previously satisfied the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate in Speech and Language Pathology will be valid for one year. The beginning validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(c) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates shall not be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in Speech and Language Pathology.
(4) To Add the Field
(a) To add Speech and Language Pathology to an established professional Georgia certificate in any field an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Speech and Language Pathology;
2. satisfy the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) Probationary certificates are not issued in Speech and Language Pathology.
(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in Speech and Language Pathology is in field to serve as a Speech and Language Pathologist in grades P-12.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200
505-2-.122 Reserved








Effective July 1, 1997
505-2-.121 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(1) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in Speech and Language Pathology, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved preparation program in Speech and Language Pathology at the master's or higher degree level at a regionally accredited college and obtain the professional recommendation per Rule 505-2-.06, or provide documentation of out-of-state certification per Rule 505-2-.15, or provide documentation of a valid State of Georgia licence issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, a.C.G.A. Title 43, in Speech and Language Pathologist;
(i) If either the approved program or the out-of-state certificate was based on a bachelor's level degree completed after 9-1-80, the certificate will be issued as a Nonrenewable Service (NS) certificate;
2. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to Speech and Language Pathology.
(b) Validity Period. The professional renewable and nonrenewable certificates have a validity period of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided that the special Georgia requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate will be issued with a validity period of one year upon the request of an employing Georgia superintendent.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1. The standard requirement for a Clear Renewable certificate with a validity period of five years is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local Georgia staff development credit. This credit shall be completed in accordance with Rule 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously completed.
(i) Submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, O.C.G.A. Title 43, in Speech and Language Pathologist will renew the professional certificate.
2. A Nonrenewable Service (NS) certificate cannot be renewed. During the validity period, the applicant must complete a master's degree level approved program in Speech and Language Pathology.
(i) The nonrenewable certificate in Speech and Language Pathology may be extended for an additional three years under the following condition:
(I) the individual can verify being admitted to and enrolled in an approved master's degree program in Speech and Language Pathology.
3. If the certificate is issued with a one year validity period, it may be extended for an additional four years after the special Georgia requirements have been completed.
(2) Emergency Certificate
(a) To qualify for an Emergency certificate in Speech and Language Pathology, an applicant shall:
1. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by the employing superintendent;

SLP .121-2
2. be eligible for a Professional certificate in Speech and Language Pathology but not meet recency of study requirements for the initial certificate or be eligible for a Clear Renewable certificate in Speech and Language Pathology but not meet course renewal or reinstatement requirements for an expired Georgia certificate;
3. have previously satisfied the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission if a Georgia certificate is being renewed or reinstated.
(b) Validity Period. The Emergency certificate in Speech and Language Pathology will be valid for one year. The beginning validity period begins the date eligibility for the certificate is established or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 of the following year. If the applicant is employed after January 1, the validity period begins the first day of the month of employment and expires June 30 of the following year.
(c) Renewal Requirements. Emergency certificates shall not be renewed or extended. All requirements to remove the emergency factor shall be completed during the validity period of the certificate. An emergency certificate shall not be issued for consecutive validity periods or issued after a previously held one-year certificate.
(3) Provisional Certificate
(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in Speech and Language Pathology.
(4) To Add the Field
(a) To add Speech and Language Pathology to an established professional Georgia certificate in any field an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Speech and Language Pathology;
2. satisfy the appropriate assessment(s) required by the commission.
(5) Probationary Certificate
(a) Probationary certificates are not issued in Speech and Language Pathology.
(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in Speech and Language Pathology is in field to serve as a Speech and Language Pathologist in grades P-12.
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Effective July 1, 1997
505-2-.136 DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (1) To add Director of Vocational Education, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
(b) hold, or be eligible for, a professional certificate in the field of Agriculture Education, Health Occupations, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Technology .Education, Industrial Arts, Marketing Education, Trade and Industrial Education, and any other specific vocational fields;
(c) complete an approved program or 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit from a regionally accredited institution, with a state-approved program in Educational Leadership, to include:
1. 5 quarter hours in organizational leadership;
2. 5 quarter hours in supervision of instruction;
3. 5 quarter hours in curriculum development.
(2) In-Field Statement An individual with the Director of Vocational Education endorsement is infield to direct, administer or supervise vocational education programs in grades P-12.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200






505-2-.123 SERVICE ENDORSEMENTS
(1) In addition to full-field certification, certification is also available as an endorsement to a professional certificate in teaching, service or leadership fields. Service endorsements are issued in the field of Teacher Support Specialist.
(2) The validity period for a service endorsement is the same as for the prerequisite certificate (or base certificate) it endorses and will be renewed when the endorsed certificate is renewed.
(3) Special Georgia Requirements:
(a) No special Georgia requirements apply to service endorsements. However, special Georgia requirements must be completed for the base field.
(4) Endorsement service fields can be issued as a life certificate if the base field it endorses is valid for life.
(5) An applicant may qualify for one of the service endorsements based on out-of-state certification in the field (Rule 505-2-.15) or on having completed an out-of-state approved program in the field at the master's or higher degree level (Rule 505-2-.06).
(6) Emergency certificates are not issued in service endorsement fields.
(7) Provisional certificates are not issued in service endorsement fields.
(8) Probationary certificates are not issued in service endorsement fields.
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505-2-.123 SERVICE ENDORSEMENTS

Effective July 1, 1998

(1)

In addition to full-field certification, certification is also available as an endorsement to

a professional certificate in teaching, service or leadership fields. Service endorsements are issued in

the field of Teacher Support Specialist.

(2) The validity period for a service endorsement is the same as for the prerequIsite certificate (or base certificate) it endorses and will be renewed when the endorsed certificate is renewed.

(3)

Special Georgia Requirements:

(a)

No special Georgia requirements apply to service endorsements. However, special

Georgia requirements must be completed for the base field.

(4)

Endorsement service fields can be issued as a life certificate if the base field it endorses

is valid for life.

(5)

An applicant may qualify for one of the service endorsements based on out-of-state

certification in the field (Rule 505-2-.15) or on having completed an approved program in the field (Rule

505-2-.06).

(6)

Emergency certificates are not issued in service endorsement fields.

(7)

Provisional certificates are not issued in service endorsement fields.

(8)

Probationary certificates are not issued in service endorsement fields.

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505-2-.124 TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST (TSS)
(1) To add Teacher Support Specialist (TSS), an applicant shall:
(a) hold or be eligible for a professional certificate in any teaching field or the service field of Speech and Language Pathology;
(b) have completed three years of acceptable teaching experience;
(c) complete an approved program or earn 10 quarter hours of acceptable college credit from a regionally accredited institution, or complete 10 PSC-approved staff development units from an institution or agency with a PSC-approved TSS program.
(2) In-Field Statement
(a) An individual with the Teacher Support Specialist endorsement is in-field to supervise college students completing student teaching requirements, to mentor interns/beginning teachers, to guide practicum, and to support other professional development experiences in a field-based setting.
(3) The field of Teacher Support Specialist replaced the field of Supervising Teacher Service (STS). Certificates issued in the field of STS will be changed to TSS when renewed.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200 and 20-2-833.

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505-2-.124 TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST (TSS)

Effective July 1, 1998

(1)

To add Teacher Support Specialist (TSSl. an applicant shall:

(a)

hold or be eligible for a professional certificate in any teaching field or the service field

of Speech and Language Pathology;

(b)

have completed three years of acceptable teaching experience;

(c)

have completed an approved program in the field per Rule 505-2-.06 or have an out-of-

state certificate in the field per Rule 505-2-.15.

(2)

In-Field Statement

(a)

An individual with the Teacher Support Specialist endorsement is in-field to supervise

college students completing student teaching requirements, to mentor interns/beginning teachers, to

guide practicum, and to support other professional development experiences in a field-based setting.

(3)

The field of Teacher Support Specialist replaced the field of Supervising Teacher Service

(STS). Certificates issued in the field of STS will be changed to TSS when renewed.

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505-3-.59 TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST PROGRAM

Effective July 1, 1998

(1)

PURPOSE. This rule is to state field-specific content standards for approving programs

that prepare teachers to supervise individuals completing student teaching requirements, to mentor

interns/beginning teachers, and to supplement requirements in Rule 505-3-.01.

(2)

REQUIREMENTS.

(a)

An agency/institution providing training for college or staff development unit (SOU)

credit shall meet PSC rules for program approval.

(b)

This field may be offered as an endorsement to an existing valid teaching certificate or

the service field of Speech Language Pathology.

(c)
is required.

A minimum of three years of documented acceptable experience per Rule 505-2-.40

(d)

The preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi

shall address the following standards.

1.

STANDARD I The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application

of current research and successful practices concerning teaching, learning and supervision.

2.

STANDARD II The program shall require demonstrated competence in the knowledge,

skills and attitudes necessary for the. supervision and support of student teachers, interns, other

professional laboratory participants, beginning teachers, and other teachers needing support.

3.

STANDARD III The program shall require demonstrated competence in reflective

teaching; mentoring; peer coaching; induction process; observation and feedback techniques;

evaluation techniques and instruments; and conferencing skills.

4.

STANDARD IV The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of

available technology, particularly multimedia, and shall include the application of computer hardware

and software for instruction and supervision and techniques for evaluating the use of software for TSS

programs.

5.

STANDARD V The program shall require a structured and supervised internship for the

demonstration of supervision and support competencies.

6.

STANDARD VI SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS. The program shall include all

requirements specified in Chapter 505-2.

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(1 ) Professional Certificate
(a) To qualify for a Professional certificate in Educational Leadership an applicant shall:
1. possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
2. have completed three years of acceptable school experience;
3. complete an approved program at the master's degree level or higher in Educational Leadership and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-of-state certification per Rule 505-2-.15;
4. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to Educational Leadership.
(b) Validity Period. The professional certificate has a standard validity of five years. The validity period begins on the date all requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is more recent, and expires June 30 five years later, provided the Special Georgia Requirements have been completed. If any are missing, the certificate may be issued for one year upon the request of the employing Georgia superintendent.
(c) Renewal Requirements.
1. The standard requirement to renew a Georgia certificate with a validity of five years is 10 quarter hours of college credit or the equivalent local staff development credit specifically approved for certification renewal. This credit shall be completed in accordance with Rule 505-2-.13. Applicable special Georgia requirements will be required if not previously completed.
2. If the certificate is issued with a one year validity period, it may be extended for an additional four years after the special Georgia requirements have been met.
(2) The Emergency Certificate
(a) Emergency certificates are not issued in the field of Educational Leadership.
(3) The Provisional Certificate
(a) Provisional certificates are not issued in the field of Educational Leadership.
(4) To Add a Field
(a) To add Educational Leadership to an established professional certificate in any field, an applicant shall:
1. complete an approved program in Educational Leadership and obtain the professional recommendation from the preparing institution;
2. have three years of acceptable school experience;
3. complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable to the field of Educational Leadership.

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(5) Probationary Certificate

(a) To qualify for a Probationary certificate in Educational Leadership, an applicant shall:

1. hold a professional certificate in any teaching or service field;

2. have completed a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;

3. be employed in a Georgia school and have the certificate requested by an employing superintendent;

4. have completed 20 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit toward an approved program in Educational Leadership as determined by the college advisor.

(b) Validity Period. The maximum number of years one may hold a probationary certificate in Educational Leadership is five. The standard validity period of the initial probationary certificate in Educational Leadership is three years. The beginning validity date will be the date requirements for the certificate are met or July 1, whichever is most recent, and will expire June 30 three years later. If the base certificate is not valid for an additional three years, the probationary certificate will expire with the base certificate.

(c) Renewal Requirements. To renew the probationary certificate in Educational Leadership for

an additional two years a minimum of 30 quarter hours toward requirements to add the field shall be

earned during the three-year validity period. When 30 quarter hours or less are required to add the

field, all requirements shall be completed during the three-year validity period. If the probationary



certificate is issued for less than three years because the base field is not valid for the additional three

years, the probationary certificate can be extended when requirements to renew or extend the base

certificate have been satisfied. If the base certificate is an initial certificate in Georgia, and the

assessment(s) is required, the assessment(s) in either the base field or for the field of Educational

Leadership will be accepted to renew the probationary certificate.

(6) In-Field Statement An individual with a certificate in Educational Leadership is in-field to serve as a building or system level education leader in roles/jobs such as superintendent, associate/assistant superintendent, curriculum director, principal, assistant principal, system-level supervisor or in other types of administrative or supervisory positions in a school system.

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505-2-.132 LEADERSHIP ENDORSEMENTS
(1) In addition to the full-field of Educational Leadership, certification in specific fields of school leadership is also available as an endorsement to a professional certificate in teaching, service or leadership fields at the master's degree and higher levels. Leadership endorsements are issued in five areas: Director of Media Centers, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Director of Special Education, Director of Vocational Education and Instructional Supervision.
(2) The validity period for a leadership endorsement is the same as for the prerequisite certificate (or base certificate) it endorses and will be renewed when the endorsed base certificate is renewed. Endorsement fields require that the base field be maintained.
(3) Special Georgia Requirements:
(a) No special Georgia requirements apply to leadership endorsements. However, all Georgia special requirements must be completed for the base field.
(4) Endorsement leadership fields can be issued as a life certificate if the base field it endorses is valid for life.
(5) An applicant may qualify for one of the leadership endorsements based on out-of-state certification in the field (Rule 505-2-.051 or on having completed an approved program in the field at the master's or higher degree level (Rule 505-2-.06).
(6) Emergency certificates are not issued in leadership endorsement fields.
(7) Provisional certificates are not issued in leadership endorsement fields.
(8) Probationary certificates are not issued in leadership endorsement fields.
Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200






505-2-.133 DIRECTOR OF MEDIA CENTERS (1) To add Director of Media Centers, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution; (b) hold, or be eligible for, a professional certificate in the field of Media Specialist or Career Library Media Specialist; (c) complete an approved program or 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit from a regionally accredited institution with a state approved program in Educational Leadership, to include: 1. 5 quarter hours in organizational leadership; 2. 5 quarter hours in supervision of instruction; 3. 5 quarter hours in curriculum development.
(2) In-Field Statement An individual with the Director of Media Centers endorsement is in-field to direct, administer or supervise school media programs in grades P-12.
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505-2-.134 DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES (1) To add Director of Pupil Personnel Services, an applicant shall: (a) possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
(b) hold, or be eligible for, a professional certificate in the field of School Counselor, School Psychology, or School Social Worker;
(c) complete an approved program or 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit from a regionally accredited institution, with a state-approved program in Educational Leadership, to include:
1. 5 quarter hours in organizational leadership; 2. 5 quarter hours in supervision of instruction; 3. 5 quarter hours in administration/supervision of pupil personnel services.
(2) In-Field Statement An individual with the Director of Pupil Personnel Services endorsement is in-field to direct, administer or supervise pupil personnel programs in grades P-12. Authority a.C.G.A. 20-2-200





505-2-.135 DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (1) To add Director of Special Education, an applicant shall: (a) possess a master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution;
(b) hold, or be eligible for, a professional certificate in any special education teaching field, and the service fields of Audiology, Speech/Language Pathology, and School Psychology;
(c) complete an approved program or 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit from a regionally accredited institution with a state-approved program in Educational Leadership, to include;
1. 5 quarter hours in organizational leadership;
2. 5 quarter hours in supervision of instruction; 3. 5 quarter hours in curriculum development.
(2) In-Field Statement An individual with a Director of Special Education endorsement is in-field to direct, administer or supervise special education programs' in grades P-12. Authority C.e.G.A. 20-2-200.






505-2-.136 DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (1) To add Director of Vocational Education, an applicant shall:
(a) possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
(b) hold, or be eligible for, a professional certificate in the field of Agriculture Education, Health Occupations, Home Economics Education, Technology Education, Industrial Arts, Marketing Education, Trade and Industrial Education, and any other specific vocational fields;
(c) complete an approved program or 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit from a regionally accredited institution, with a state-approved program in Educational Leadership, to include:
1. 5 quarter hours in organizational leadership;
2. 5 quarter hours in supervision of instruction;
3. 5 quarter hours in curriculum development.
(2) In-Field Statement An individual with the Director of Vocational Education endorsement is in-field to direct, administer or supervise vocational education programs in grades P-12.
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505-2-.137 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION (1) To add Instructional Supervision, an applicant shall: (a) Possess a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
(b) Hold, or be eligible for, a professional teaching certificate in the teaching field in which the applicant plans to supervise, or the service field of speech and language pathology;
(c) complete 15 quarter hours of acceptable graduate credit from a regionally accredited institution, with a state-approved program in Educational Leadership, to include:
1. 5 quarter hours in organizational leadership;
2. 5 quarter hours in supervision of instruction;
3. 5 quarter hours in curriculum development.
(2) In-Field Statement
(a) An individual with the Instructional Supervision endorsement is in-field to provide direction or supervision in the specific teaching (or SLP service) fields held.
(b) The Instructional Supervision endorsement is appropriate for assistant principals when the assistant principal's assignment is instructional supervision for a major portion of the school day.
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Margaret M. Torrey Executive Secretary

June 23, 1997

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Other Interested Parties

FROM:

Margaret M. TorreyM/VtT

SUBJECT:

PSC Rule Amendments



On April 3, 1997, the PSC authorized its Executive Secretary to initiate amendments to Rules 505-1-.04, 505-2-.02, 505-2-.36, 505-2-.74, 505-2-.99, 505-2-.118,505-2-.121, and 505-2-.136, to become effective July 1, 1997. The notice of proposed rulemaking was distributed to the state's education community for review. On June 19, 1997. the Commission adopted the proposed amendments as distributed in April. Attached are copies of the amended rules for insertion in your 1996 Rules for Certification of Education Personnel in Georgia notebooks behind the current rules .
Discussion:

General Requirements

PSC Exceptions - Any educator under investigation by the Professional Practices Commission (PPC) may request a hearing before a PPC hearing tribunal. If the educator disagrees with the final report of this hearing tribunal, they may file an exception to the report with the PSC. Based on a review of the entire record, the PSC then takes a final action in the case. The amendment to Rule 505-1-.04 clarifies procedures for appealing the PSC's decisions regarding exceptions.

Certification Appeals - A formal process allows an educator to appeal an evaluator's decision regarding certification. The amendment to Rule 505-2-.02 changes the wording of this appeal process to coincide with current PSC staff alignment.

Acceptable Credit - Current restrictions on acceptable college credit allow one quarter of all content credit for a certification field to be earned through correspondence courses. Most college transcripts do not differentiate correspondence courses; courses completed toward an approved preparation program are approved by the institution and not the Certification Division. The amendment to Rule 505-2-.36 removes this restriction.

Specific Field Requirements



Home Economics - At the 1994 annual conference of the American Home Economics Association, the name of the profession of home economics was changed to the profession of family and consumer sciences to better reflect what professionals in the field really do. Since that time, colleges and universities, as well as professional organizations associated with this field, have changed their names to reflect the change in the profession. The amendments to Rules 505-2-.74, 505-2-.99, 505-2-.118, and 505-2-.136 reflect this change in the name of the profession. Additionally, an error in the number of hours required to add the field of family and consumer sciences has been corrected .
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Speech and Language Pathology - Currently, the two routes to professional certification in Speech and language Pathology include the completion of an approved program in this field and reciprocity of a professional SLP certificate. The amendments to rule 505-2-.121, at the suggestion of the Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education SlP Task Force and the Georgia Speech-language-Hearing Association, allow a third route: submission of a valid State of Georgia license issued by the Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State in Speech and language Pathologist. Requirements for this license are equal to or greater than requirements in approved SLP preparation programs, necessitate American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) membership, and provide for experiences working with school-aged children.
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1454 Twin Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334
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F. Sibley Bryan, Jr. Chairman

Margaret M. Torrey Executive Secretary

December 4, 1997

TO:
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SUBJECT:

PSC Rule Amendments/Adoption



On October 2, 1997, the PSC authorized its Executive Secretary to initiate 1)amendments to Rules in Chapter 505-2 (Certification) and 505-3 (Teacher Education), effective July 1,1998, as follows: 505-2-.06,505-2-.100,505-2-.101, 505-2-.102, 505-2-.103, 505-2-.104, 505-2-.105, 505-2-.106, 505-2-.107, 505-2-.108, 505-2-.123, 505-2-.124, 505-3-.13, 505-3-.15, 505-3-.19, 505-3-.21, 505-3-.32, 505-3-.34, and 505-3-.59; and 2) adoption of Rules in Chapter 505-3 (Teacher Education), effective July 1, 1998, as follows: 505-3-.42 and 505-3-.43. The notice of proposed rulemaking was distributed to the state's education community for review. On December 4, 1997, the Commission adopted the proposed amendments as distributed in October. Attached are copies of the amended rules for insertion in your 1996 Ru/es for Certification of Education Personnel in Georgia notebooks behind the current rules. Rules in chapter 505-3 (Teacher Education) should be inserted behind the corresponding certification rule (505-21.
Discussion:

The proposed rule amendments and adoptions are recommended to provide for clarification and further definition in existing certification and teacher education rules and to create and implement a standards-based program approval and certification process for teaching and service certification endorsements.

Certification in Endorsement Fields - Currently, the certification endorsement fields may be completed through approved programs in colleges and universities, staff development courses and/or a mix of college credit courses and staff development courses to meet courses specified in the certification rules. The staff development and credit course approach does not provide an integrated program. The proposed amendments to certification Rules 505-2-.06, 505-2.100, 505-2-.101 through .108 and 505-2-.124 eliminate coursework-only approaches and establish a standards-based program approval delivery system for both colleges/universities and other approved staff development providers.

Probationary Certification in Endorsement Fields - The current probationary certification rule for endorsement fields requires 10 quarter hours or semester equivalent with the remaining requirements to be completed within a school year. The standards-based program approval model specifies knowledge and skill standards rather than required course work and is not compatible with the existing endorsement probationary certification rule. The proposed change in the probationary certification rule accommodates a standards-based delivery system by allowing a probationary certificate to be obtained if requested by an employing superintendent along with evidence of a candidate's enrollment in a PSCapproved endorsement program to be completed within the validity of the probationary certificate. This change provides local education agencies with more flexibility in providing certified teachers to meet the needs of students in the certification endorsement fields.



Program Standards for Endorsement Fields - Changes to Rules in Chapter 505-3 strengthen and update existing program approval standards for endorsement fields and, for Career Exploration (PECE) and Related Vocational Instruction (RVI), establishes program approval standards.

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F. Sibley Bryan, Jr. Chairman

June 4, 1998

Margaret M. Torrey Executive Secretary

TO: FROM:

Employers of Educators Preparers of Educators Other Interested Parties
MAlT Margaret M. Torrey

SUBJECT:

PSC Rule Amendments/Adoption



On April 2, 1998, the PSC authorized its Executive Secretary to initiate (1) amendments to Rules in Chapter 505-1 (Rules of General Applicability) and 505-2 (Certification), effective July 1,1998, as follows: 505-1-.04,505-1-.05,505-2-.03, 505-2-.04, 505-2-.05, 505-2-.17, 505-2-.35 and 505-2-.89, and (2) adoption of Rules in Chapter 505-1 (Rules of General Applicability), effective July 1, 1998, as follows: 505-1-.06 and 505-1-.07. The notice of proposed rulemaking was distributed to the state's education community for review. On June 4, 1998, the Commission adopted the proposed amendments as distributed in April (with the exception of Rule 505-2-.89 which was withdrawn). Attached are copies of the amended rules for insertion in your 1996 Ru/es for Certification of Education Personnel in Georgia notebooks behind the current rules. Rules in Chapter 505-1 (Rules of General Applicability) should be inserted in the General Rules and Procedures section of the burgundy manual.
Discussion:

Professional Practice - With the passage of Senate Bill 535, effective July 1, 1998, the functions of the current Professional Practices Commission (PPC) are transferred to the Professional Standards Commission (PSC). These functions include the investigation, advisement, monitoring, and due process of cases associated with educator discipline. The amendments to certification Rules 505-1-.04, 505-2-.03, 505-2-.04, and 505-2-.05 update current PSC rules to comply with Senate Bill 535.

Information Requests and Dissemination - The amendments to Rule 505-1-.05 and the adoption of Rules 505-1-.06 and 505-1-.07 introduce and clarify procedures for handling requests through the Georgia Open Records Act, petitions for declaratory ruling pertaining to PSC statutes or rules, and petitions for PSC rule changes. These rule amendments/adoptions are implemented to comply with Georgia law.

Permitted Personnel - Permitted personnel are defined as those persons who qualify for their positions on the basis of experience rather than formal education. Currently, permits are requested by employing school systems/agencies and are renewable annually at the request of the employer. The amendments to Rule 505-2-.17 now allow permitted personnel who meet the following conditions during the first year to renew the permit for three years: 1) the appropriate assessment(s) applicable to the field have been passed; 2) the professional development plan for the first year has been completed; and 3) the renewal is requested by the employing school system/agency.



Regional Accreditation - Currently, credit earned for Georgia educator certification must be completed at an institution that is regionally accredited (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) The Association of The%gical Schools fATS) is a national accrediting organization; more than 80% of schools accredited by ATS are also accredited by one of the regional associations. A review of the ATS standards reveals a rigorous review process and a strong correlation with regional standards. The amendments to Rule 505-2-.35 allow the PSC to recognize credit and degrees completed at colleges and universities accredited by ATS .
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On September 6, 2001, the Professional Standards Commission authorized its Executive Secretary to initiate the (1) rescission of Rules in Chapter 505-3 Educator Preparation, effective December 1, 2001, as per attached index; and (2) adopt new Rules in Chapter 505-3 Educator Preparation. effective December 1, 2001, as per attached index. The notice of proposed rulemaking was distributed to the state's education community for review.

On November 1, 2001; the Commission rescinded/adopted the aforementioned rules, effective December 1, 2001. These rules may be downloaded in their entirety from the PSC website at http://www.gapsc.comffeacherEducation/Rules/Rules.asp by clicking on the title of any rule. Presentation of rules in this format is permissible under O.C.G.A. 50-13-2.

Discussion:

The purpose of the changes to Chapter 505-3 is to bring the standards for approval of educator preparation programs in line with recent changes in Georgia (new technology requirement; Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program) as well as with new standards for Unit and Program Approval adopted by the National Council for the Preparation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Two categories of ch~1 '\19S in the new rules are as follows:

1. Revision of 505-3-.01. Requirements and Standards for Approving Professional Education Units and Programs Preparing Education Personnel.

The effect of the changes is to:



a. Expand the definition of Professional Education Unit to include Local Education Agencies, Regional Educational Service Agencies, and other agencies who might propose alternative initial preparation prqgrams or endorsement programs for approval by the Professional Standards Commission
b. Clarify the relationship between the Professional Standards Commission and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) with respect to unit approval (provide for joint rather than concurrent NCATE/PSC reviews).

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c. Align state program approval standards with standards published by national specialty organizations. d. Update the Georgia Specific Requirements to include new legislative requirements. 2. Revision of field-specific program approval rules to inoorporate standards published by the national specialty organizations, when these are available. For program fields for which national specialty organi7-ation standards are not available, no new standards were adopted. Attachment





CHAPTER 5053: EDUCATOR PREPARATIQN Index to Proposed Rule Changes

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505-3-.02 505-3-.03 505-3-.04 505-3-.05 505-3-.06 505-3-.07
505-3-.08 505-3-.09 505-3-.10 505-3-.11 505-3-.12 505-3-.13 505-3-.14 505-3-.15
505-3-.16 505-3-.17 505-3-.18
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505-3-.20 505-3-.21 505-3-.22 505-3-.23 505-3-.24 505-3-.25
505-3-.26 505-3-.27 505-3-:28 505-3-.29 505-3-.30

Requirements and Standards for Approving Professional Education Units and Programs Preparing Educational Personnel Reserved Reserved Reserved
Reserved Reserved Reserved
Reserved Innovative and Experimental Programs Agriculture Education Program Art Education Program
Business Education Program Coordinator Vocational Academic Education (CVAE) Program Dance Education Program Diversified Cooperative Training Program Drama Education Program Early Childhood Program English Education Program
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education Program Foreign Language Education Program Gifted In-Field Education Program Health Education Program Health Occupations Program Health and Physical Education Program Hearing Impaired Education Program Family and Consumer Science Education Program Marketing Education Program Mathematics Education Program Middle Grades Education Program Music Education Program
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Orthopedically Impaired Education Program

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Preschool Special Education Program Reading Specialist Education Program Safety, Driver and Traffic Education Program Science Education Program Social Science Education Program Special Education (Behavior Disorders (BD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Mental Retardation (MRI. Interrelated Special Education and Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood) Program Speech Education Program Technology Education Program

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Visually Impaired Education Program Vocational EducationlTrade and Industrial Education Program Career Exploration (PECE) Program Related Vocational Instruction (RVI) Program Alternative Certification Program Reserved

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Reserved Educational Leadership Program Leadership Endorsements: Director of Media Centers, Director of Pupil Personnel, Director of Special Education, Director of Vocational Education, and Instructional Supervision Reserved

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Reserved Reserved Media Specialist Program School Counselor Program

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School Social Worker Program Speech and Language Pathology Program Teacher Support Specialist Program Reserved