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There are multiple program paths to Georgia Clear Renewable Certification for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institute, who did not complete teacher education degree programs and want to transition to the teaching profession. These program paths equip transition teachers with the skills necessary for initial success in their classrooms.
All program paths involve structured supervision and coaching by a team of qualified mentors and coaches called the Candidate Support Team (CST). Comprised of a school-based administrator, a school-based mentor/coach, a program provider supervisor, and a content specialist, the CST assesses the level of knowledge and skills with which a transition teacher enters the program and recommends the appropriate path for the teacher candidate to take in order to meet 24 teaching competencies.
Through continuous monitoring and assessment of the transition teacher’s performance in the classroom, the CST provides recommendations for advancement or retention in the program. Throughout this transition, or induction phase, transition teachers provide evidence of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required in the 24 teaching competencies and for successful completion of the program.
Upon meeting all the required teacher competencies, including the Special Georgia Requirements and a minimum of one year of mentoring/coaching, transition teachers are recommended by the CST for Georgia Clear Renewable Certification.
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