Rule 505-2-.141 - Curriculum and Instruction(1)Summary: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for issuance of the service certificate in Curriculum and Instruction P-12, which allows individuals certified in this field to have enhanced knowledge and competency in curriculum, teaching, learning, and teacher education.(2)Professional Requirements.(a) Issuance. 1. An individual is eligible for a Professional certificate in the field of Curriculum and Instruction based on meeting the following requirements:(i) Hold a level four (4) or higher Induction or Professional certificate in any field.(ii) Complete a state-approved certification preparation program in Curriculum and Instruction at the master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.(iii) Meet the Special Georgia Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Curriculum and Instruction. (I) Pass the GACE content knowledge assessment.(II) Meet Standards of Conduct.(iv) Apply for certification following procedures outlined in Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES.(3)Non-Renewable Professional Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).(a) A One (1)-year Non-Renewable Professional certificate in the field of Curriculum and Instruction may be issued at the request of an employing Georgia local unit of administration (LUA) to an individual holding an expired Georgia Clear Renewable or Standard Professional certificate in Curriculum and Instruction who has not met renewal requirements outlined in section (7) below.(4)Additional Certificate Titles Issued in the Field.(a) Retired Educator (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.44 RETIRED EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE).(5) To Add the Field (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.34 ADD A FIELD). (a) To add Curriculum and Instruction to an existing certificate in any field, an individual must complete the requirements for an initial Curriculum and Instruction certificate outlined in (2)(a), to include all applicable Special Georgia Requirements.(6)To Upgrade the Level (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.33 CERTIFICATE UPGRADE).(7)Renewal Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS).(8)Restrictions.(a) The field of Curriculum and Instruction may not be added or used to upgrade a Provisional certificate or previously issued Induction Pathway 4 certificates or the equivalent.(9)In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT). An individual holding the Curriculum and Instruction certificate has strengthened and enhanced competency levels to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that promotes student learning and plan, implement, and evaluate instruction to facilitate student learning.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.141
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.
Original Rule entitled "School Psychology" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 1991, eff. Jan. 7, 1992.Repealed: F. Dec. 16, 1992; eff. July 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency.Amended: New Rule entitled "Foreign Language, Hindi" adopted. F. Sept. 16, 2008; eff. Oct. 15, 2008, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Apr. 20, 2009; eff. May 15, 2009, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Curriculum and Instruction" adopted. F. Jun. 11, 2014; eff. July 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Dec. 22, 2014; eff. Jan. 15, 2015, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 9, 2023; eff. July 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency.