Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.193 - Computer Science Micro-Endorsement
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 505-2-.193
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Purpose.
(a) The Computer
Science Micro-Endorsement is designated for teachers who are currently enrolled
in and completing the Computer Science Program or Computer Science Endorsement
Program that desire to begin teaching computer science introductory courses
prior to completion of the full endorsement program.
(2) Professional and Induction Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable
Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction teaching certificate.
2. Verify completion of coursework from a
GaPSC-approved Computer Science Program or Computer Science Endorsement Program
provider that covers standards 1 and 6 outlined in GaPSC Rules
505-3-.41 COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM or
505-3-.86 COMPUTER SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT
PROGRAM.
3. Meet Standards of
Conduct.
4. Apply for certification
following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(b) Renewal.
1. Meet requirements outlined in the GaPSC
Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL
REQUIREMENTS.
2. Meet Standards of
Conduct.
3. Apply for certification
following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(3) Three-Year Non-Renewable and Three-Year Induction Requirements.
(a)
Issuance.
1. Hold a level four (4) or higher
renewable Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction teaching
certificate.
2. Meet Standards of
Conduct.
3. Have the certificate
requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration following
procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(b) Conversion.
1. Verify completion of coursework from a
GaPSC-approved Computer Science Program or Computer Science Endorsement Program
provider that covers standards 1 and 6 outlined in GaPSC Rules
505-3-.41 COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM or
505-3-.86 COMPUTER SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT
PROGRAM.
2. Meet Standards of
Conduct.
3. Apply for certification
following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(4)
In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT).
An individual with the Computer Science Micro-Endorsement is in-field to teach
identified courses in Certification/Curriculum Assignment Policies (CAPS) on
the GaPSC web site at
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.
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