Rule 505-3-.79. Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership Tier I Program

1. (1) Purpose. This rule states requirements for programs resulting in certification in the two fields of Teacher Leadership [a Service (S) field] and Educational Leadership Tier I [a Leadership (L) field], and it supplements requirements in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.01 REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS.

2. (2) Definitions.

   1. (a) Assessment Attempt: A candidate is considered to have attempted a state-approved assessment when the attempt results in an official score on all parts of the assessment.
   2. (b) Dual-field Program: An educator preparation program resulting in candidates meeting, through the completion of one degree program, all requirements and standards for two fields of certification as defined by two distinct Educator Preparation Rules.

3. (3) Requirements.

   1. (a) Approval. To offer this dual-field program, the EPP must first be approved to offer both single-field programs. The dual-field program will be Developmentally approved through the GaPSC Substantive Change process. For subsequent approval reviews (First Continuing and Continuing), the dual-field program will be reviewed separately from the two single-field programs. After Developmental approval is granted for the dual-field program, the EPP is not required to maintain approval for the single-field programs.
   2. (b) Admission. The EPP shall ensure candidates meet all admission requirements specified in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.72 TEACHER LEADERSHIP, and all Tier I admission requirements specified in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.77 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP.
   3. (c) Program Content. The EPP shall ensure candidates meet all standards and complete all requirements specified in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.72 TEACHER LEADERSHIP, and all the standards and requirements specified for Tier I preparation in GaPSC Rule 505-3-77 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP.
   4. (d) Partnerships and Clinical Experiences. The EPP shall assure that P-12 employers and partner schools and districts agree to support candidates in meeting all program field and clinical practice requirements. The EPP shall secure fully executed Partnership Agreements with employers of all candidates before candidates begin coursework.
   5. (e) Assessments. Candidates must attempt the state-approved content assessment for Teacher Leadership and the state-approved content assessment for Educational Leadership Tier I prior to program completion.
   6. (f) EPP Agreements. The EPP shall require each admitted candidate to sign an agreement acknowledging all program and certification requirements. The agreement will specify that requirements must be met for both fields of certification and that the state-approved content assessment for both fields must be attempted prior to program completion.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

History. Original Rule entitled "Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership Tier I Program" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 2024; eff. Jan. 1, 2025, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Mar. 25, 2026; eff. Apr. 15, 2026, as specified by the Agency.