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.
The documents that are in the Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) require Adobe Reader.

Intent to Seek Approval Forms

Document Title	Format
Intent to Seek Approval Form for all Program Reviews - 2018	Word Doc

Policy and Procedure Documents

Document Title	Format
Program Only Group Approval Review Policies and Requirements - 2021	PDF File
Request for Changes to the GaPSC.com List of Approved Programs - 2015	Word Doc

Guidance Documents and User Manuals

Document Title	Format
Guidance for Interpreting and Implementing Rule 505-3-.01 – 2021	PDF File
Guidance for Preparing Educators for Digital Teaching and Learning – 2021	PDF File
Guidelines for Key Assessments for Initial Programs – 2020	PDF File
Dyslexia Endorsement Guidance Document – 2020	PDF File
Urban Education Endorsement Guidance Document – 2019	PDF File
PBIS Guidance Document - 2019	PDF File
PLE - Rule 505-3-.108 Guidance Document - 2019	PDF File
Strengthening Partnerships Tool - 2018	PDF File
Guidance for Georgia Standards 2016 – February 2020 version	PDF File
Guidance for Educational Leadership Preparation Programs – March 2019	PDF File
Substantive Change Guidance Document - 2021	PDF File
Guidance on Implementation of Curriculum and Instruction Programs - 2012	PDF File
Guidance on Implementation of Instructional Technology Programs - 2012	PDF File
Guidance on Implementation of New Science Education Program Standards and Requirements - 2012	PDF File
Guidance on Implementation of Teacher Leadership Programs - 2012	PDF File
Guidance on Certificate Upgrade Rule 505-2-.33 - 2019	PDF File

Approval Review Information and Procedure Documents

Document Title	Format
Endorsement Program Approval Application - 2020	Word Doc
GaPSC Approval Decision Options - 2017	PDF File
Planning Instrument for Georgia Standards – August 2018	PDF File
Standards One Pager – September 2018	PDF File
Rejoinder Acknowledgement Form & Instructions for Submitting a Rejoinder - 2018	Word Doc
Instructions for Filing an Exception to an Evaluation Review Panel Recommendation	Word Doc

Other Resources

Document Title	Format
GaPSC Commonly Used Acronyms - 2013	PDF File