Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.191 - Elementary Agriculture Education (P-5) Endorsement

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 505-2-.191

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Professional and Five (5)-Year Induction Requirements.

(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction certificate in Agriculture (6-12) or Elementary Education (P-5).

2. Verify completion of a GaPSC-approved Elementary Agriculture Education (P-5) Endorsement program as outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.111 ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (P-5) ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.

3. Meet Standards of Conduct.

4. Request the certificate according to procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

(b) Renewal.
1. Meet requirements outlined in the Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.

2. Meet Standards of Conduct.

3. Apply for certification following procedures outlined in Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

(2) Three (3)-Year Non-Renewable and Three (3)-Year Induction Requirements.

(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction teaching certificate in Agriculture (6-12) or Elementary Education (P-5).

2. Meet Standards of Conduct.

3. Have the certificate requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration following procedures outlined in Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

(b) Conversion.
1. Verify completion of a GaPSC-approved Elementary Agriculture Education (P-5) Endorsement program as outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.111 ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (P-5) ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.

2. Meet Standards of Conduct.

3. Apply for certification following procedures outlined in Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

(3) In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT).

(a) An individual with the Agriculture Education Endorsement (P-5) is in-field to teach Agriculture Education courses in grades P-5.

(b) Each state-approved curriculum course, with specified certificate fields that are designated as in-field, may be found under Certification/Curriculum Assignment Policies (CAPS) on the GaPSC web site at www.gapsc.com.

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

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