Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.208 - Instructional Technology
(1)
Certification Requirements.
(a)
Educators holding a valid Clear Renewable certificate Level 4 or higher Georgia
Teaching (T), Service (S), Technical Specialist (TS), or Leadership (L or PL)
certificate are eligible to add the Instructional Technology certificate by
completing a GaPSC approved program as described in
505-3-.54 and completion of the
Georgia-state approved content assessment.
(b) Non-Renewable Professional Certificate
(See Rule
505-2-.06).
1. A Non-Renewable Certificate in this field
may be issued at the request of an employing system for an out-of-state
applicant who completes state-approved requirements for Instructional
Technology certification except for satisfying Special Georgia
Requirements.
(c)
International Exchange Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.08).
1. An International Exchange Certificate is
not issued for this field.
(e) Non-Renewable
Non-Professional Certificate (See Rule
505-2-.30).
1. A Non-Renewable Non-Professional
Certificate is not issued for this field.
(g) Core
Academics (See Rule
505-2-.27).
1. A Core Academic Certificate is not issued
for this field.
(h)
Clinical Practice (See Rule
505-2-.28).
1. A Clinical Practice Certificate is not
issued for this field.
(i) One Year Supervised Practicum (See Rule
505-2-.29).
1. A One Year Supervised Practicum
Certificate is not issued for this field.
(2)
Renewal Requirements (See Rule
505-2-.24).
(3)
Content Assessment
Requirement.
(a) Georgia-certified
educators who complete an out-of-state program leading to certification in
Instructional Technology must pass the Georgia state-approved content
assessment(s).
(b) Educators
certified in other states who seek initial GaPSC certification through
interstate reciprocity are not required to pass the Georgia state-approved
content assessment(s) if a content assessment was passed in order to earn
professional certification in Instructional Technology. See GaPSC Certification
Rule 505-2-.15
Certification by Interstate Reciprocity.
(4)
In-field Statement. An
individual holding the Instructional Technology Certificate (grades P-12) has
strengthened and enhanced competency levels to include:
(a) Visionary Leadership. The educator
demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to inspire and lead the
development and implementation of a shared vision for the effective use of
technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout
the organization.
(b) Teaching,
Learning, & Assessment. The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills,
and dispositions 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.
(c) Digital Learning Environments. The
educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to create,
support, and manage effective digital learning environments.
(d) Digital Citizenship & Responsibility.
The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to model and
promote digital citizenship and responsibility.
(e) Professional Learning & Program
Evaluation. The educator processes the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to
conduct needs assessments, develop technology-based professional learning
programs, and design and implement regular and rigorous program evaluations to
assess effectiveness and impact on student learning.
(f) Candidate Professional Growth &
Development. The educator demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions
to engage in continuous learning, reflect on professional practice, and engage
in appropriate field experiences.
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