TEACHER
How many steps are there to become a teacher?
4
How many steps are there to become certified?
3
How are the certification levels grouped?
Tiered
How many certification tiers are there?
4
Step 1: Education - What degree must you have to become a teacher?
Bachelor's Degree
Step 1: Pick a Grade Level - What grades are for middle school education?
4th grade - 8th grade
Certification Tier - Intended for educator candidates completing field experiences or students teaching in Georgia Schools.
Preservice
Certification Tier - Intended for teachers with fewer than 3 years of experience within the last 5 years
Induction
Step 2: Certification - What agency is responsible for certifying all educators in the state of Georgia?
GaPSC
Step 2: Pick a Subject Area - Are the subjects Reading and Language Arts the same thing?
No
Certification Tier - Requires at least 3 years of experience within the last 5 years
Professional
Certification Tier - Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience with3 years on TKES system
Advanced/Lead Professional
Step 3: Find A Job - What level of certification would you enter the job field at with a bachelors in education?
T-4
Step 3: Explore Routes to Certification - What's another name for educator preparation program?
College
Certification Tier - Mostly Media Specialist and School Counselors
Induction
In order to qualify for an alternative program, a person must be hired by a Georgia LUA (school). What does LUA stand for?
Local Unit of Administration
Step 4: Teaching Career - What's the highest degree you can obtain as a teacher?
Doctorate
In the field of special education, there are two categories: general and adapted. What does ADAPTED mean?
students with severe disabilities
Which Professional Certification category is for homeschool, charter, or private school educators?
Standard Professional
If a teacher chooses the alternative route to earn their certification, what's the name of the program they will have to complete to earn certification?
GaTAPP - Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy