Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.208 - Instructional Technology

(a) Educators holding a valid Clear Renewable certificate Level 4 or higher Georgia Teaching (T), Service (S), Technical Specialist (TS), or Leadership (L or PL) certificate are eligible to add the Instructional Technology certificate by completing a GaPSC approved program as described in 505-3-.54 and completion of the Georgia-state approved content assessment.

(b) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate (See Rule 505-2-.06).

(c) International Exchange Certificate (See Rule 505-2-.08).

(d) Permit (See Rule 505-2-.10).

(e) Non-Renewable Non-Professional Certificate (See Rule 505-2-.30).

(f) ADAC (See Rule 505-2-.04).

(g) Core Academics (See Rule 505-2-.27).

(h) Clinical Practice (See Rule 505-2-.28).

(i) One Year Supervised Practicum (See Rule 505-2-.29).

(j) Adjunct License (See Rule 505-2-.40).

(a) Georgia-certified educators who complete an out-of-state program leading to certification in Instructional Technology must pass the Georgia state-approved content assessment(s).

(b) Educators certified in other states who seek initial GaPSC certification through interstate reciprocity are not required to pass the Georgia state-approved content assessment(s) if a content assessment was passed in order to earn professional certification in Instructional Technology. See GaPSC Certification Rule 505-2-.15 Certification by Interstate Reciprocity.

(a) Visionary Leadership. The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to inspire and lead the development and implementation of a shared vision for the effective use of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the organization.

(b) Teaching, Learning, & Assessment. The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively integrate technology into his/her own teaching practice and to collaboratively plan with and assist other educators in utilizing technology to improve teaching, learning, and assessment.

(c) Digital Learning Environments. The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to create, support, and manage effective digital learning environments.

(d) Digital Citizenship & Responsibility. The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to model and promote digital citizenship and responsibility.

(e) Professional Learning & Program Evaluation. The educator processes the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to conduct needs assessments, develop technology-based professional learning programs, and design and implement regular and rigorous program evaluations to assess effectiveness and impact on student learning.

(f) Candidate Professional Growth & Development. The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to engage in continuous learning, reflect on professional practice, and engage in appropriate field experiences.