PSC Update GASPA May 7, 2010 Penney McRoy 1

UPDATE TOPICS Proposed Changes to Educational Leadership Rules Proposed Changes to Rules Impacting Certificate Level Upgrades

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Task Force Changes Proposed for Educator Preparation Rule Changes Proposed for Certification Rule Feedback from the field Timeline: Initiate rule making in July or September Open for public comment for 30 days PSC Adoption in September or November Effective in October or December Phased implementation

CERTIFICATE UPGRADES Salary Increases for Advanced Degrees Media Attention HB 455 on “Unused Leadership Degrees” ROI, Enhanced Student Learning & School Improvement PSC Proposed Rule Change Affects what colleges / what degrees accepted Initiate Rule July, 2010

CERTIFICATE UPGRADES “Level” of Certificate Based on Highest Degree 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 $5K - $6K Per Degree -- 3rd in Nation for Advanced Degree Compensation Accredited College, Degree in Any Field – Bottom in Nation for Compensation Standards ROI, Enhanced Student Learning & School Improvement

CERTIFICATE UPGRADES SY 2008 – 2009, $880 Million for Advanced Degrees What was Georgia’s ROI on Student Achievement?

CERTIFICATE UPGRADES Must Have A Better Connection Between: Advanced Degrees, Salary Increases, and Student Achievement

CERTIFICATE UPGRADES FOR ALL FIELDS EXCEPT LEADERSHIP Advanced Degree MUST: Be in Existing Certificate Field (In-Field) OR Add a New Certificate Field State-Approved Certificate Program Pass GACE and Add New Field

RU/VH -- Research University/Very High Research Activity CERTIFICATE UPGRADES FOR IN-FIELD UPGRADES Institution MUST: If In-State PSC-approved, or Carnegie Classification of RU/VH or RU/H If Out-of-State NCATE, or TEAC, or Carnegie Classification of RU/VH or RU/H RU/VH -- Research University/Very High Research Activity

CERTIFICATE UPGRADES FOR NEW FIELD UPGRADES Institution and Degree Program MUST: If In-State PSC-approved If Out-of-State State-approved, AND NCATE, or TEAC, or Carnegie Class of RU/VH or RU/H **GACE ASSESSMENT, PHYSICALLY ADD THE CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE UPGRADES GRANDFATHERING If Paid for Upgrade by Effective Date, Keep $ Increase If Enrolled by July 1, 2011, Upgrade by Existing Rule UNDER DISCUSSION Need to Create New Certificate Fields? Curriculum & Instruction Teacher Leader Instructional Technology Optional or Required Certificates?

Penney McRoy, Director of Program Approval THANK YOU! Contact Information: Penney McRoy, Director of Program Approval penney.mcroy@gapsc.com 404-232-2629