Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 505-2-.90

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 29, 2024

Rule 505-2-.90 - Career and Technical Specializations

(1)Summary: Career and Technical Specializations are one part of the larger area of education curriculum known as Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE). Career and Technical Specializations certification is based on a combination of occupational experience, industry licensing and assessments, and formal study. Upon the receipt of a Provisional certificate, the individual must affiliate with and complete a GaPSC-approved program offered as New Teacher Institute (NTI) or Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GATAPP) program in order to convert to the Induction or Professional certificate.

(2)Areas of Specialization. The following Career and Technical Specializations are offered:

a. Architectural Drawing and Design

b. Audio/Video Technology & Film

c. Automotive Service Technology

d. Aviation

e. Barbering

f. Collision Repair

g. Computer Animation

h. Construction

i. Cosmetology

j. Culinary Arts

k. Distribution & Logistics

l. Electronics Technology

m. Esthetics

n. Government and Public Administration

o. Granite Technology

p. Graphic Communications & Design

q. Health Information Technology

r. Information Technology

s. Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

t. Manufacturing and Engineering Sciences

u. Marine Service Technology

v. Nails

w. Precision Machine Technology

x. Sheet Metal

y. Welding Technology

(3)Provisional Requirements (For Individuals Transitioning to a Career in Education).

(a) Issuance.

1. Pass the GACE Educator Ethics Assessment.

2. Have at least two (2) years of occupational work experience in the area of specialization.

(i) The fields of Aviation-Flight Operations, Computer Animation and Electronics Technology have options that do not require occupational work experience. Please refer to the chart of licensure options HERE.

3. Satisfy minimum degree requirements and industry testing and/or licensure, which may be found HERE.

(i) With the exception of the specializations in (I) below, individuals meeting all other requirements except industry testing and/or licensure may be issued a Provisional certificate. For those who do not meet the licensure requirement, it must be satisfied prior to conversion of the Provisional Certificate.

(I) The following fields require industry licensure for issuance of the initial Provisional Certificate: Barbering, Esthetics, Cosmetology, and Nails.

4. Have the certificate requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

(b) The Provisional certificate will be issued for one (1) year pending verification of enrollment in a GaPSC-accepted educator preparation program leading to certification in the area of specialization held by the educator. Once enrolled in a GaPSC-accepted program, the certificate will be extended for two additional years (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.08 PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE).

(c) Conversion.

1. Complete a GaPSC-accepted program in the area of specialization of issuance.

2. Meet the following Special Georgia Requirements:

(i) Satisfy the Special Education requirement with a grade of B or better.

(ii) Have passed the GACE Educator Ethics Assessment.

3. Hold an associate's degree or higher.

(i) If all requirements in (3)(c) above have been completed with the exception of the associate's degree, the local unit of administration may request a second Provisional certificate.

4. Apply for conversion following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

(d) The Standard Professional certificate or Performance-Based certificate will be issued based on meeting experience requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.

(4)Induction Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.04 INDUCTION CERTIFICATE).

(a) Five (5)-year Induction (For Individuals Lacking Teaching Experience to Qualify for Professional Certification).

1. Issuance.

(i) Hold the appropriate degree level from a GaPSC accepted accredited institution in the area of specialization, which may be found HERE.

(ii) Verify completion of a GaPSC-accepted program in the area of specialization, hold a valid or expired professional certificate in the field from another state; or verify completion of a GaPSC-accepted program in the field from another country.

(iii) Have passed the GACE Educator Ethics Assessment.

(iv) Have less than three (3) years of successful teaching experience while holding a professional certificate.

(v) Apply for certification following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

2. Conversion.

(i) Earn three years of successful experience.

(ii) For individuals applying based on reciprocity or completion of a GaPSC-accepted program from another state or country, satisfy the following requirement:

(I) Satisfy the Special Education requirement with a grade of B or better.

(iii) Apply for conversion following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

3. The Standard Professional certificate or Performance-Based certificate will be issued based on meeting experience requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.

(b) Three (3)-Year Induction (Teaching Out-of-Field).

1. Issuance.

(i) Hold a valid Five (5)-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field.

(ii) Hold the appropriate degree level from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution in the area of specialization, which may be found HERE.

(iii) Have at least (2) years of occupational work experience in the field.

(iv) Have the certificate requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

2. Conversion.

(i) Satisfy an industry testing and/or hold licensure in the field, which may be found HERE;

(ii) Apply for conversion following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

3. The Standard Professional certificate or Performance-Based certificate will be issued based on meeting experience requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.

(5)Professional Requirements.

(a) Issuance.

1. Hold the appropriate degree level from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution in the area of specialization, which may be found HERE.

2. Verify completion of a GaPSC-accepted program in the area of specialization, hold a valid or expired professional certificate in the field from another state; or verify completion of a GaPSC-accepted program in the field from another country.

(i) Have a minimum of three (3) years of successful experience while holding a Professional certificate.

3. Apply for certification following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

(b) Renewal.

1. Verify completion of requirements outlined in the renewal rule (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS).

2. Individuals applying based on reciprocity or completion of a program out-of-state or out-of-country must satisfy the Special Education requirement with a grade of B or better as part of renewal requirements.

(c) The Standard Professional certificate or Performance-Based certificate will be issued based on meeting experience requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.

(6)Non-Renewable Professional Requirements.

(a) One-year Non-Renewable Professional (Issued to individuals who have not completed renewal requirements).

1. Issuance.

(i) Hold an expired professional Georgia certificate in the field.

(ii) Have the certificate requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

2. Conversion.

(i) Verify completion requirements outlined in the renewal rule. (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS)

(ii) Apply for conversion following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

3. The Standard Professional certificate or Performance-Based certificate will be issued based on meeting experience requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.

(b) Three (3)-year Non-Renewable Professional.

1. Issuance.

(i) Hold a valid Five (5)-Year Professional certificate.

(ii) Meet the minimum education level required for the area of specialization, which may be found HERE.

(iii) Have at least (2) years of occupational work experience in the area of specialization or the GaPSC-determined equivalent.

2. Conversion.

(i) Satisfy an industry testing and/or hold licensure in the field, which may be found HERE.

(ii) Apply for conversion following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION, MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.

3. The Standard Professional certificate or Performance-Based certificate will be issued based on meeting experience requirements outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.

(7)Permit (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.10 PERMIT).

(8)To Add the Field (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.34 ADD A FIELD).

(a) To add a Career and Technical Specialization to a renewable professional teaching certificate, the applicant must meet the minimum education level required for the area of specialization (which may be found HERE), hold the industry testing and licensure required for the area of specialization outlined in section (3)(a) above, and have at least two (2) years of occupational work experience in the area of specialization or the GaPSC-determined equivalent.

(9)To Upgrade the Level (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.33 CERTIFICATE UPGRADE).

(10)Renewal Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS).

(11)In-Field Statement. Individuals certified in Career and Technical Specializations are in-field to teach specified Georgia curriculum courses in grades 6-12. Each state-approved curriculum course, with specified certificate fields that are designated as in-field, may be found under Certification/Curriculum Assignment Policies (CAPs) on the GaPSC web site at www.gapsc.com.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.90

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

Original Rule entitled "Latin" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 1991; eff. Jan. 7, 1992.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Russian" adopted. F. Dec. 16, 1992; eff. July 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Jun. 21, 1996; eff. July 11, 1996.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2004; eff. Mar. 15, 2004, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Trade and Industrial Education" adopted. F. June 11, 2014; eff. July 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Title changed to "Career and Technical Specializations." F. Oct. 7, 2014; eff. Oct. 15, 2014, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. May 22, 2015; eff. June 15, 2015, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. May 25, 2016; eff. June 15, 2016, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Sep. 26, 2016; eff. Oct. 15, 2016, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Apr. 10, 2018; eff. Apr. 15, 2018, 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.

Amended: F. June 11, 2020; eff. July 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Dec. 11, 2020; eff. Jan. 1, 2021, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Dec. 14, 2021; eff. Jan. 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. June 10, 2022; eff. July 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.