Rule 505-2-.351 - Teacher Leader Endorsement(1) General information on endorsements is found in PSC Rule 505-2-.12. Eligibility requirements for 2-year Non-Renewable endorsements are outlined in paragraph (5) of that rule.(2) To be eligible for the Teacher Leader Endorsement the applicant shall: (a) Option 1: 1. hold a Clear Renewable certificate in a teaching field or the service field of Media Specialist; and2. complete a PSC-approved program in the Teacher Leader Endorsement field.(i) PSC-approved Teacher Leader Endorsement programs are offered in two separate formats: as part of a state-approved master's degree program offered in the individual's teaching field; or, as a stand-alone endorsement program not part of a college degree. Information on the endorsement programs may be found on the PSC web site at www.gapsc.com.(b) Option 2: 1. hold an out-of-state certificate that is comparable to a Georgia Clear Renewable teaching certificate; and2. hold an out-of-state Teacher Leader credential that is comparable to the Georgia Teacher Leader Endorsement, as determined by the PSC.(3) In-Field Statement (See Rule 505-2-.26). An individual holding the optional Teacher Leader Endorsement has strengthened and enhanced competency levels to serve as a classroom teacher, as well as to participate in such building-level leadership activities as: choosing textbooks and instructional materials; shaping the curriculum; setting standards for student behavior; deciding whether students are tracked into special classes; designing school budgets; evaluating teacher performances; developing professional development programs; selecting new teachers; selecting new administrators, etc. An individual holding this endorsement is also in-field to provide direction or supervision in the specific teaching fields held.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.351
O.C.G.A. Sec. 20-2-200.
Original Rule entitled "Director of Media Centers Endorsement" adopted. F. Oct. 22, 2004; eff. Nov. 15, 2004, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Teacher Leader Endorsement" adopted. F. Nov. 15, 2007; eff. Dec. 15, 2007, as specified by the Agency.