Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.106 - Academic Content Concentrations
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Purpose. To serve as a teacher of record in one of five (5) academic content concentrations, Special Education teachers must have the appropriate academic content concentrations designated on their Special Education Certificate. These content concentrations are:
(2) Cognitive Levels. Each of the academic content concentrations shall be further designated at a specific cognitive level. The cognitive level appropriate for the educator's certificate is based on information contained in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The cognitive levels are:
(3) Academic Content Concentrations. Special Education academic content concentrations with designated cognitive levels shall be listed on the Georgia educator certificate one time only, but shall apply to all appropriate Special Education fields that are also designated on the certificate.
(4) Approved Program Recommendation. GaPSC-approved program completers in designated Special Education fields will be recommended for the certificate with at least one academic content concentration at a designated cognitive level of 4-8.
(5) To Add Content Concentrations.
(6) In-Field Statement. Special Education teachers serving in a consultative role must have the appropriate base Special Education certificate issued as Consultative. To be in-field as a teacher of record for an academic content field, the educator's certificate must include the appropriate Special Education field and the appropriate Special Education academic content concentration issued at the appropriate cognitive level. The cognitive level appropriate for the educator's certificate is based on information contained in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.