Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.209 - Teacher Leadership
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 505-2-.209
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Certification Requirements.
(a) Educators holding a valid Clear
Renewable, Level 4 or higher Georgia Teaching (T), Service (S), Technical
Specialist (TS), or Leadership (L or PL) certificate are eligible to add the
Teacher Leadership certificate by completing a GaPSC approved program as
described in
505-3-.53 and completion of the
Georgia state-approved content assessment.
(b) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate
(See Rule
505-2-.06).
1. A Non-Renewable Certificate in this field
may be issued at the request of an employing system for an out-of-state
applicant who completes state-approved requirements for Teacher Leadership
certification except for satisfying Special Georgia Requirements.
(c) International Exchange
Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.08).
1. An International Exchange Certificate is
not issued for this field.
(d) Permit (See Rule
505-2-.10).
1. A Permit is not issued for this
field.
(e) Non-Renewable
Non-Professional Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.30).
1. A Non-Renewable Non-Professional
Certificate is not issued for this field.
(f) ADAC (See Rule
505-2-.04).
1. An ADAC Certificate is not issued for this
field.
(g) Core
Academics (See Rule
505-2-.27).
1. A Core Academic Certificate is not issued
for this field.
(h)
Clinical Practice (See Rule
505-2-.28).
1. A Clinical Practice Certificate is not
issued for this field.
(i) One Year Supervised Practicum (See Rule
505-2-.29).
1. A One Year Supervised Practicum
Certificate is not issued for this field.
(j) Adjunct License (See Rule
505-2-.40).
1. An Adjunct License is not issued for this
field.
(2) Renewal Requirements (See Rule 505-2-.24).
(3) Content Assessment Requirement.
(a) Georgia-certified
educators who complete an out-of-state program leading to certification in
Teacher Leadership 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 Teacher Leadership. See GaPSC Certification Rule
505-2-.15
Certification
by Interstate Reciprocity.
(4) In-field Statement. An individual holding the Teacher Leadership Certificate (grades P-12) has strengthened and enhanced competency levels to include:
(a) Facilitate the design and implementation
of sustained, intensive, and job-embedded professional learning based on
identified student and teacher needs.
(b) Work with stakeholders to promote the
development of a school culture that fosters excellence and equity in teaching
and learning and focuses on continuous improvement creating a sense of
belonging and building a collaborative work environment.
(c) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding
of curriculum and apply this knowledge to the alignment of curriculum,
instruction, and assessment to standards.
(d) Model best practices in pedagogy and
serve as a mentor and coach for other educators.
(e) Work with others to design and implement
assessment practices and analyze data for monitoring and improving teaching and
learning through data-informed decision making.
(f) Access and conduct research, and apply
research findings to improve teaching and learning.
(g) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate
with stakeholders to improve student learning and to guide positive
change.
Authority O.C.G.A. 20-2-200.
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