Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1)
Summary: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
issuance of the service certificate in Curriculum and Instruction P-12, which
allows individuals certified in this field to have enhanced knowledge and
competency in curriculum, teaching, learning, and teacher education.
(2)
Professional Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a
Professional certificate in the field of Curriculum and Instruction based on
meeting the following requirements:
(i) Hold a
level four (4) or higher Induction or Professional certificate in any
field.
(ii) Complete a
state-approved certification preparation program in Curriculum and Instruction
at the master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(iii) Meet the Special Georgia Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Curriculum and Instruction.
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
assessment.
(II) Meet Standards of
Conduct.
(iv) Apply for
certification following procedures outlined in Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
(3)
Non-Renewable Professional
Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE).
(a) A One (1)-year Non-Renewable
Professional certificate in the field of Curriculum and Instruction may be
issued at the request of an employing Georgia local unit of administration
(LUA) to an individual holding an expired Georgia Clear Renewable or Standard
Professional certificate in Curriculum and Instruction who has not met renewal
requirements outlined in section (7) below.
(4)
Additional Certificate Titles
Issued in the Field.
(a) Retired
Educator (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.44 RETIRED EDUCATOR
CERTIFICATE).
(5) To Add
the Field (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.34 ADD A FIELD).
(a) To add Curriculum and Instruction to an
existing certificate in any field, an individual must complete the requirements
for an initial Curriculum and Instruction certificate outlined in (2)(a), to
include all applicable Special Georgia Requirements.
(6)
To Upgrade the Level (See
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.33 CERTIFICATE
UPGRADE).
(7)
Renewal Requirements (See
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.36 RENEWAL
REQUIREMENTS).
(8)
Restrictions.
(a) The field of
Curriculum and Instruction may not be added or used to upgrade a Provisional
certificate or previously issued Induction Pathway 4 certificates or the
equivalent.
(9)
In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT). An
individual holding the Curriculum and Instruction certificate has strengthened
and enhanced competency levels to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum
that promotes student learning and plan, implement, and evaluate instruction to
facilitate student learning.
O.C.G.A. §
20-2-200.
