The resources provided on this page are intended to assist GaPSC-approved professional education units at institutions of higher education (IHEs) in understanding and applying rules and procedures related to the preparation of educators.
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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 - 2018	PDF File
Request for Changes to the GaPSC.com List of Approved Programs - 2015	Word Doc

Guidance Documents and User Manuals

Document Title	Format
Dyslexia Endorsement Guidance Document – 2020	PDF File
Key Assessments for Program Approval – 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
Progress Report Guidelines and Instructions - 2017	PDF File
Guidance for Georgia Standards 2016 – February 2020 version	PDF File
Educator Preparation Rule 505-3-.01 Guidance and Implementation Plans - 2016	PDF File
Guidance for Educational Leadership Preparation Programs – March 2019	PDF File
Substantive Change Guidance Document - 2015	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
GaPSC Approval Decision Options - 2017	PDF File
Planning Instrument for Georgia Standards – August 2018	PDF File
Standards One Pager – September 2018	PDF File
Requirements Related to Technical Assistance Meetings (in person or electronic) with GaPSC Staff - 2010	Word Doc
Rejoinder Acknowledgement Form & Instructions for Submitting a Rejoinder - 2018	Word Doc
Instructions for Filing an Exception to an Evaluation Review Panel Recommendation	Word Doc
Instructions for Submitting Progress Reports (including the Progress Report template)	Word Doc

Technical Assistance PowerPoints

Document Title	Format
Standard 1 January 2016	PowerPoints
Standard 1 Revisions February 2016	PowerPoints
Standard 2 March 2016	PowerPoints
Standard 3 May 2016	PowerPoints
Standard 4 May 2016	PowerPoints
Standard 5 August 2016	PowerPoints
Educator Preparation Rule 505-3-.01, Part 1 of 2, 2016	PowerPoints
Educator Preparation Rule 505-3-.01, Part 2 of 2, 2016	PowerPoints

Technical Assistance Workshop Documents April 2016

Document Title	Format
Overview of Standards and PRS-II Presentation	PDF File
Standard 2 – Clinical Partnerships and Practice	PDF File
Standard 3 – Selectivity	PDF File
Standard 4 – PPEMs and Program Impact	PDF File
Service and Leadership	PDF File
Addressing Validity Reliability	PDF File
Requirements for Various Types of Reviews	PDF File

Other Resources

Document Title	Format
GaPSC Commonly Used Acronyms - 2013	PDF File