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Traditional Routes - Obtaining a Georgia certificate
by completing a state-approved educator preparation program, usually at
a college or university. |
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This process could include earning a college degree along
with the state certificate, or you might complete the requirements just
for a certificate after you have already finished your degree. In addition,
educators who move to Georgia with an out-of-state certificate must meet
Georgia's certification requirements through reciprocity procedures.
For the most part, the traditional initial programs are completed prior
to employment in a public school and lead directly to Georgia's Clear
Renewable Certificate. MORE... |
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Alternative Routes - Obtaining a Georgia certificate
while you work as an educator. |
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Designed for "career switchers" who already hold degrees and
have various life experiences, as well as former educators with expired
or invalid certificates who wish to return to the classroom. These routes
are not limited to, but are of particular importance when completed in
high need, shortage fields such as math, science, foreign language and
special education. Initial eligibility requirements lead to a Non-Renewable
Certificate and remaining requirements are completed while the individual
is serving as an educator in a Georgia public school. Upon completion of
this route, the Clear Renewable Certificate is issued. MORE... |
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International Exchange Teacher Route - Obtaining a
Georgia certificate based on your teacher certification in another country. |
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International exchange certificates may be awarded to teachers certified
in their native country who are not U.S. citizens but who wish to come
to Georgia and teach for up to three years. MORE... |
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Permit Route - Obtaining a Georgia permit to teach
in special restricted circumstances. |
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Permits allow performing artists, retired teachers and native foreign
language speakers to teach in Georgia classrooms and selected business/professional
leaders to serve in Superintendent positions based on their rich expertise. MORE... |
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Each route is designed to combine high standards with flexibility
to bring quality teachers into the classroom. While each route has a unique
set of eligibility requirements and different ways to achieve certification,
the standards and requirements for the Clear Renewable Certificate are
the same regardless of the route chosen. |
