| 1. COLLEGE / EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS: |
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EARN DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE
Enroll in a state-approved educator preparation program for the degree and certificate field
you desire. Complete all program requirements, earn degree and obtain recommendation
form from the college. Appropriate content assessment must be completed prior
to receiving a certificate. |
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EARN CERTIFICATE ONLY (NO NEW DEGREE)
Must already have minimum of bachelor’s degree. Enroll in a state-approved
educator preparation program for certificate only (commonly called a post-bac program).
Complete all program requirements and obtain recommendation form from the
college. Appropriate content assessment must be completed prior to receiving
a certificate. |
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| Links: |
Georgia Approved Educator Programs (Searchable by Program [cert
field] or Provider [college])
Approved Program Rule 505-2-.16 (.pdf) (requires Adobe Reader).
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| If either of the above routes is best for you, your next step is to contact one of the colleges approved in the field you desired (selected from the approved educator programs link) to determine specific requirements. |
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| 2. INTERSTATE MOBILITY (RECIPROCITY): |
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Hold an out-of-state professional certificate or have completed a state-approved
educator preparation program (with recommendation form) from another state. Specific
Georgia requirements to be completed will be determined based on individual
experience and credentials. Recent out-of-state experience may exempt
some requirements. |
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| LINKS: |
Reciprocity Rule 505-2-.15(.pdf) (requires Adobe Reader).
Special GA Requirements Rule
505-2-.20(.pdf) (requires Adobe Reader). See para. (2) Out-of-State Experience
Exemption.
NASDTEC Interstate Agreement
TeachGeorgia Job Vacancies/Job Fairs
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| If interstate reciprocity is the best route for you, your next step is to contact a local Georgia school system and obtain employment. |
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