Educator Preparation Program Providers

The resources provided on this page are intended to assist GaPSC-approved educator preparation providers (EPPs) in understanding and applying educator preparation rules, and in preparing for approval reviews.

Policy and Procedure Documents

Document Title Format
GaPSC Approval Decision Options, Effective September 9, 2022 PDF File
Educator Preparation Comprehensive Policy Manual v. 2.1, August 2023 PDF File
Policies and Procedures for Adding New Programs Between EPP Reviews, effective March 2022 PDF File
Application and Curriculum Map Template for Administrative Endorsement Approval, effective January 2023 Word Doc
Substantive Change Policies and Procedures, effective January 2022 PDF File

Guidance Documents

Document Title Format
Rule 505-3-.01 Guidance and Implementation Timeline, effective June 15, 2023 PDF File
Foundations of Reading Implementation Guide for EPPs, July 2023 PDF File

Approval Review Information and Procedure Documents

Document Title Format
Standards for the Approval of Educator Preparation Providers and Programs: Guidance for Interpretation and Implementation, Version 5, July 2023 PDF File
Key Assessments for Initial Programs, August 2020 PDF File
Rejoinder Acknowledgement Form and Instructions for Submitting a Rejoinder Word Doc
Instructions for Filing an Exception to an Evaluation Review Panel Recommendation Word Doc