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
Literacy Specialist, which allows individuals certified in this field to
support, and work collaboratively to implement effective literacy strategies
and quality literacy programs in grades P-12.
(2)
Professional Certificate
Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An Individual is eligible for an Induction
or Professional certificate in the field of Literacy Specialist based on
meeting the following requirements:
(i) Hold
a level four (4) or higher Induction or Professional certificate in any
teaching, service, or leadership field.
(ii) Complete a state-approved certification
program in Literacy Specialist at the master's degree level - level five (5) -
or higher.
(iii) Have a minimum of
three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience, as defined in
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.25 EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS.
(iv) Meet the Special
Georgia Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Literacy Specialist:
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
assessment.
(II) Meet Standards of
Conduct.
(v) 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 Literacy Specialist 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 Literacy Specialist who has not met renewal requirements
outlined in section (7) below.
(4)
Additional Certificate Title 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 Literacy Specialist to an existing
certificate in any field, an individual must complete the requirements for an
initial Literacy Specialist 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
Literacy Specialist may not be added or used to upgrade a Provisional
certificate, or previously issued Induction Pathway 4 certificate or the
equivalent.
(b) Valid certificates
previously issued in the field of Reading Specialist will automatically convert
to the new field of Reading P-12. Individuals holding a valid Reading
Specialist certificate based on completion of a GaPSC-approved or -accepted
program and meeting all Special Georgia Requirements may apply for Literacy
Specialist certification following procedures outlined in Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
(9)
In-Field Statement (See
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.40 IN-FIELD
ASSIGNMENT). An individual holding the Literacy Specialist
certificate is in-field to provide instructional support to classroom teachers
and paraprofessionals in grades P-12.
O.C.G.A. §
20-2-200.
