Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.11 - International Exchange Certificate
(1)
Summary: The International
Exchange Certificate is a time-limited certificate designed to allow eligible
educators with J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas from other countries to come to the
United States to teach in Georgia schools. The certificate is non-renewable and
is only issued for teaching fields. The intent of this certificate is to
provide a cultural exchange (not necessarily a physical teacher exchange
between two countries) for Georgia students and international teachers. Should
the educator choose to continue teaching in Georgia beyond the expiration of
the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, all requirements for the Induction, Professional
or Non-Renewable Professional certificate must be satisfied.
(2)
Requirements.
(a) Meet the following requirements:
1. Hold primary citizenship outside of the
United States and are actively participating in an authorized Exchange Visitor
Program.
2. Hold the J-1 Exchange
Visitor Visa.
3. Hold a bachelor's
degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution, or equivalent of
a bachelor's degree or higher as accepted through a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU). See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.29 EVALUATION OF CREDIT EARNED
OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.
4. Hold an
educator credential equivalent to a professional certificate from the home
country in a teaching field comparable to those recognized in
Georgia.
5. Pass the GACE Educator
Ethics Assessment.
6. Demonstrate
proficiency in English as determined by the local unit of administration
(LUA).
7. Meet Standards of
Conduct.
(3)
Application Requirements.
(a) The
Application for Certification must be submitted with the following:
2. GaPSC-accepted credential report (See
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.29 EVALUATION OF CREDIT EARNED
OUTSIDE OF THE U.S).
3. Photocopy
of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa.
5. Have
the certificate requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration
(LUA) following procedures outlined in Rule
505-2-.27 Certification Application
Procedures.
(4)
Mentoring Requirements.
(a) The
LUA shall establish an Induction Plan collaboratively with the international
exchange teacher in order to support professional learning. The plan will
familiarize the international exchange teacher with district's and/or school's
teaching and learning goals, identified developmental needs, prior preparation
and experiences, and assessment results to drive professional
learning.
(5)
Reissuance or Conversion.
(a) An
educator holding an International Exchange certificate who completes one
exchange teacher experience with an authorized Exchange Visitor Program in
Georgia and returns home for a minimum of one (1) year may qualify for one
additional International Exchange certificate at the request of a Georgia LUA.
To be eligible for the second exchange teacher experience, the educator must
meet eligibility requirements outlined in paragraph (2) above.
(b) An educator remaining in Georgia to
continue teaching beyond the expiration of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa must
meet all requirements for the Induction, Professional or Non-Renewable
Professional certificate.
(c) An
International Exchange Certificate cannot be issued to an educator previously
certified in Georgia with any title or type of certificate other than the
International Exchange Certificate.
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