Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.142 - Instructional Technology

(1) Summary: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for issuance of the service certificate in Instructional Technology P-12, which allows individuals certified in this field to provide instruction, training, and resources to students, teachers and administrators in order to facilitate the use of technology in the classroom to promote student achievement.

(2) Professional Requirements.

(a) Issuance.

1. An individual is eligible for an Induction or Professional certificate in the field of Instructional Technology 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 Instructional Technology at the master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher;

(iii) Meet Special Georgia Requirements (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of Instructional Technology; and

(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge assessment; and

(II) Standards of Conduct.

(iv) Apply for certification following procedures outlined in Rule 505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES.

(3) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).

(a) A One (1)-year Non-Renewable Professional certificate in the field of Instructional Technology 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 Instructional Technology 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 Instructional Technology to an existing certificate in any field, an individual must complete the requirements for an initial Instructional Technology 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 Instructional Technology may not be added or used to upgrade a Provisional Certificate or previously issued Induction Pathway 4 Certificate or the equivalent.

(9) In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT). An individual holding the Instructional Technology certificate has strengthened and enhanced competency levels to effectively integrate technology into his/her own teaching practice and to collaboratively plan with and assist other educators in utilizing technology to improve teaching, learning, and assessment.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.142

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

Original Rule entitled "School Social Work" 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, Urdu" 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 "Instructional Technology" 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. Amended: F. June 15, 2021; eff. July 1, 2021, 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.