Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.193 - Computer Science Micro-Endorsement

(1) Purpose.

(a) The Computer Science Micro-Endorsement is designated for teachers who are currently enrolled in and completing the Computer Science Program or Computer Science Endorsement Program that desire to begin teaching computer science introductory courses prior to completion of the full endorsement program.

(2) Professional and Induction Requirements.

(a) Issuance.

1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction teaching certificate.

2. Verify completion of coursework from a GaPSC-approved Computer Science Program or Computer Science Endorsement Program provider that covers standards 1 and 6 outlined in GaPSC Rules 505-3-.41 COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM or 505-3-.86 COMPUTER SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.

3. Meet Standards of Conduct.

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

(b) Renewal.

1. Meet requirements outlined in the GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.

2. Meet Standards of Conduct.

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

(3) Three-Year Non-Renewable and Three-Year Induction Requirements.

(a) Issuance.

1. Hold a level four (4) or higher renewable Professional or Five (5)-Year Induction teaching certificate.

2. Meet Standards of Conduct.

3. 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) Conversion.

1. Verify completion of coursework from a GaPSC-approved Computer Science Program or Computer Science Endorsement Program provider that covers standards 1 and 6 outlined in GaPSC Rules 505-3-.41 COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM or 505-3-.86 COMPUTER SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.

2. Meet Standards of Conduct.

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

(4) In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT). An individual with the Computer Science Micro-Endorsement is in-field to teach identified courses in Certification/Curriculum Assignment Policies (CAPS) on the GaPSC web site at www.gapsc.com.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.193

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

Original Rule entitled "Computer Science Micro-Endorsement" adopted. F. June 22, 2022; eff. July 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. Dec. 9, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency. Note: Correction of non-substantive typographical error in paragraph numbering, " (5)In-Field Statement." corrected to " (4) In-Field Statement.", as requested by the Agency. Effective Feb. 20, 2023.