Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.210 - Curriculum and Instruction

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 505-2-.210

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 Curriculum and Instruction certificate by completing a GaPSC approved program as described in Rule 505-3-.55 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 Curriculum and Instruction 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 Curriculum and Instruction must pass the Georgia state-approved content assessment.

(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 Curriculum and Instruction. See GaPSC Certification Rule 505-2-.15 Certification by Interstate Reciprocity.

(4) In-field Statement. An individual holding the Curriculum and Instruction Certificate (grades P-12) has strengthened and enhanced competency levels to include:

(a) Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that promotes student learning.

(b) Plan, implement, and evaluate instruction to facilitate student learning.

(c) Demonstrate advanced depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in the academic discipline and pedagogy.

(d) Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the student as influenced by cognitive, physical, emotional, social, cultural, environmental, and economic factors.

(e) Promote student learning and contribute to the teaching profession by applying research.

(f) Use multiple sources of assessment for maximizing student learning.

(g) Model high standards of professional practice.

O.C.G.A. 20-2-200.

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