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Rule Orientation
505-2-.41
Educator Certificate Upgrades
UPDATED AS OF: May 1, 2011
Session Overview
• Background
Why Change?
What Changes?
• New Requirements
Assistance Tools
• Timeline
Grandfathering
• ….Still to Come
Background
• Certificate “level” is based on highest degree
earned (4, 5, 6, or 7)
• Higher certificate level = salary increase
• Redefine certs/levels eligible for upgrade
• GA is 3rd highest in USA for advanced degree
compensation ($5K - $6K per degree)
• GA is near bottom in USA for advanced degree
standards and rigor
Background
• In AY 2008-09, Georgia paid $68M in salary
increases for “Unused Leadership Degrees”
• Resulted in 2009 and 2010 Legislative Action
(HB455-HB923), phased-in elimination of
leadership degree salary upgrades for those not
employed in a leadership position
GEORGIA PAID $880M IN SALARY INCREASES
FOR ALL
ADVANCED DEGREE LEVELS (5-6-7)
Research
MARCH 2007
October 2007
Why Change?
We must create a stronger connection
between:
• advanced degrees,
• work in schools,
• student
achievement, and
• salary increases
What Changes?
1.) Narrow the degree options ...
Advanced degrees that upgrade must be in
a GaPSC field of certification
(1) currently held by the educator (In-Field), or
(2) must result in a new GaPSC field of
certification (New Field)
What Changes?
2.) Raise the bar for providers ...
All institutions and advanced degrees leading to GA
upgrades must meet the same levels of quality as
GaPSC approved institutions and programs
– NCATE / TEAC / Carnegie Classification
– Program quality
Option 1: In-Field Requirements
Advanced Degree MUST BE:
• Master’s or higher education degree in the
educator’s certification field, OR
• Master’s or higher degree in the educator’s
content/subject area
– Examples:
• In-field for Early Childhood = M.Ed. in Early Childhood
• In-field for Secondary Math = M.Ed. in Secondary
Ed./Mathematics OR M.S. in Mathematics
• In-field for Educational Leadership = Ed.D. in Educational
Leadership OR Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
Option 1: In-Field Requirements
Institution MUST BE:
If In-State
GaPSC-approved, or
Carnegie Classification of RU/VH or RU/H
RU/VH – Research Univ/Very High Research Activity
If Out-of-State
NCATE, or
TEAC, or
Carnegie Classification of RU/VH or RU/H
www.gapsc.com
RESOURCE TOOLS
RESOURCE TOOLS
Provider Quick Reference Tool
Option 2: New Field Requirements
Advanced Degrees MUST BE:
• Master’s or higher education degree in a GaPSC field of
certification
• A state-approved program that leads to initial certification
– Examples:
• A new field for Early Childhood = M.Ed. in Special Ed.
• A new field for Secondary Math = M.Ed. in Science Ed.
• A new field for School Counselor = Ed.D. in School
Psychology
Option 2: New Field Requirements
Additional Requirements:
In order to earn the upgrade, the educator
must also...
– pass the GACE content assessments
– meet all certification requirements
– formally add the new field to their certificate
Option 2: New Field Requirements
Programs and Institutions MUST BE:
– State-approved by GaPSC or the appropriate
state-equivalent agency
In-state (GA) institutions must have a GaPSCapproved professional education unit
Option 2: New Field Requirements
Out-of-state institutions MUST BE:
– State-Approved by that State (or GaPSC),
and
– NCATE, or
– TEAC, or
– Carnegie Classification of RU/VH or RU/H.
Timeline & Grandfathering
• Rule adopted in November, effective 12/15/10
• All certificate levels in place on 12/15/10 will
remain intact
• Grandfathering Period: 12/15/10 – 7/15/11
• Grandfathered = Upgrade by “old” rules
• Grandfathering Requirements:
– Enrolled by date AND
– Completed by date (next slide)
Grandfathering Dates
• Master’s degree programs:
– Enrolled by 7/15/11
– Completed by 12/15/14
• Specialist degree programs:
– Enrolled by 7/15/11
– Completed by 12/15/14
• Doctoral degree programs:
– Enrolled by 7/15/11
– Completed by 12/15/16
Enrolled = admitted and actively participating in coursework
…Still to Come
• Three new Service Certificate fields:
– Curriculum and Instruction (P-12)
– Instructional Technology (P-12)
– Teacher Leadership (P-12)
• Standards and Rules
• IHE Program Development & Approval
• GACE Content Assessments
…Still to Come (3 Certs)
Because programs currently exist in these 3 fields,
the GaPSC is extending the grandfathering dates
for program enrollment and completion in these
three fields beyond the July 15, 2011, date.
CURRENT GUIDANCE:
• All candidates must be enrolled by 1/15/2013;
• Complete Master’s or Specialist degree program by
Sep 1, 2015,
• Complete Doctoral degree program by Sep 1, 2017
SEE TRANSITION PLAN for new certificate fields at
http://www.gapsc.com/Policies_guidelines/documents/Transition_Plan_New_Fields.pdf
Sample Scenario
A Georgia educator holds a Clear Renewable Level 4
certificate in French (P-12). The educator is interested in
completing a master’s degree program in French education
at Argosy University.
Is the degree an In-Field or New Field Option?
Yes, it is In-Field
Is the institution in-state or out-of-state?
Argosy – out-of-state Florida & others
Is the institution NCATE, TEAC, or Carnegie RU/VH -- H?
No
Will this degree result in an upgrade?
No
Sample Scenario
The same Georgia educator (Clear Renewable Level 4
French certificate) decides to look into a Master’s degree
from Georgia State University in “Modern and Classical
Languages—French Literature and Culture”.
Is this degree an In-Field or New Field Option?
Yes, it is In-Field
Is the institution in-state or out-of-state?
In-state
Is the in-state institution approved by GaPSC?
Yes
(Also Carnegie RU/VH)
Will this degree result in an upgrade?
Yes
Question?
If I add a new field…
do I have to be working in that
field in order to receive an
upgrade and salary increase?
NO
Sample Scenario
A Georgia educator holds a Clear Renewable Level 4
certificate in Early Childhood Education (P-5). The educator
is interested in attending Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA)
to complete an MAT program in Secondary Education.
Is the degree an In-Field or New Field Option?
Yes, it is a New Field
Is the provider/degree program approved by the
Virginia Department of Education?
Yes, Liberty Univ/MAT is state-approved
Is the out-of-state institution NCATE, or TEAC, or
Carnegie RU/H or RU/VH?
Yes, Liberty Univ is NCATE Accredited
Yes…but wait
Many institutions offer degrees in fields such as “Secondary
Education”. In order to add a new field with a degree in
Secondary Education, the transcript and recommendation
form must list an area of specialization in a field recognized by
Georgia. For example: Liberty University has a Degree in
“Secondary Education with a specialization in Science”.
The educator must also pass the GACE assessments for the
specific Secondary field of specialization, meet all other
certification requirements and add the field before being
eligible for the upgrade.
Questions
Questions?
See the Certificate Upgrade Guidelines
at www.gapsc.com
Send email inquiries to
[email protected]