1. Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders (GCEL) Annual Conference
Professional Qualifications and In-Field Requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What this means for Georgia
Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders (GCEL) Annual Conference
February 26-28, 2018

2. Presenters Pam Daniels Title II, Part A Education Program Specialist
Georgia Department of Education
Carly Ambler
Title II, Part A Program Manager
Georgia Department of Education
February 26-28, 2018

3. Catlin McMunn Dooley, Ph.D.
Deputy Superintendent
Office of Teaching and Learning
Cindy Saxon
Associate Superintendent
Division of Teacher and Leader Support and Development Office of Teaching and Learning
Carly Ambler
Program Manager - Title II, Part A, PQ/ In-Field
Talking Points:
The Title II, Part A program can support any number of offices in the Ga Department of Education. We recently made a move from the Office of School and District Effectiveness under Avis King to the Office of Teaching and Learning under Dr. Caitlin Dooley. Our division also changed names from Teacher and Leader Effectiveness to The Division of Teacher and Leader Support and Development.
We are excited about this opportunity for further collaboration and will continue to work directly with School and District Effectiveness and Federal Programs.
February 26-28, 2018

4. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field GaDOE Specialists
Carly Ambler
Karen Cliett
Pam Daniels
Joy Gentry
Dana Golowich
Chris Leonard
Greg Petersen
Terri Still
Talking Points:
This is a list of our staff and service areas.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us by phone or .
February 26-28, 2018

5. Who should LEA staff contact with PQ/ In-Field Questions?
GaDOE and GaPSC encourage LEA teachers and coordinators to work in partnership with local HR offices when asking questions. This helps to ensure that all key stakeholders receive a common response. If a question cannot be resolved at the LEA level, please notify GaDOE staff at This is monitored daily and responses are researched and answered as quickly as possible.
Who should LEA staff contact for In-Field Portal Questions?
LEA designated PQ Contacts should notify GaPSC staff at Please copy assigned GaDOE staff at Our agencies collaborate to ensure a timely, researched response.
Talking Points:
This is a current list of our staff and a map of our service areas. Carly Ambler serves as the Program Manager for the Title II, Part A program. Pam Daniels, Chris Leonard, Greg Petersen and Terri Still serve as Program Specialists working in the field to serve LEAs throughout the state.
LEAs are encouraged to reach out to the Program Specialists assigned to their LEA as questions and needs arise.
February 26-28, 2018

6. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Website & Resources
Overview Documents
SAMPLE Notifications
Resources that we have discussed thus far can be found on the federal Programs webpage located on the Ga Department of Education website. As shown on the slide, you will click on federal programs, go to the resources link and click on Professional Qualifications and related reporting requirements. This link will take you to the 3 resources that were shared earlier as well as sample notifications and other helpful documents. You may want to consider bookmarking this page so that it is readily available to you.
At this time, I will turn the webinar over to Chuck McCampbell and Jackson Alley from the Ga Professional Standards Commission for a Peek at the In-Field Portal.
Training PPTs and Webinars
GaDOE > Offices & Divisions > School Improvement/ Federal Programs > Resources
“Professional Qualifications and Related Reporting Requirements”
February 26-28, 2018

7. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Stakeholder Quick Guides
Talking Points:
Three resources are readily available to all LEAs. All three documents can be found on the Ga Dept of Education website under Federal Programs. More detail in locating this information will be provided in a few minutes.
Let’s take a look at each one now.
The first that you see on the slide is the PQ Decision Guide – a quick resource that helps LEAs determine where they fall when working with PQ – this is good for any person who needs a helicopter level view of PQ.
This resource
helps LEAs determine whether or not they have to establish PQ,
helps to make LEAs aware of what cannot be waived,
to distinguish between PQ and In-field,
to address required notifications; and
to establish which Ga Dept of Education staff to contact should you have questions.
The Special Education Teacher Professional Qualifications- for LEA staff who have worked or who will work with PQ as it relates to special education.
Purpose:
Broad Overview
Audience:
General Public
Purpose:
Updates
Audience:
LEA staff working with PQ and In-Field
Purpose:
Special Education Focus
Audience:
Special Education Staff
February 26-28, 2018

8. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Implementation Guide
The PQ/ In-Field Implementation Guide is an authoritative document that guides local education agencies (LEAs) in their efforts to implement federal, state and local requirements related to professional qualifications and in-field reporting in Georgia. This document is a living document that is updated as guidance becomes available. The most current version is always available on the GaDOE website.
To be “In-Field”, Educators Must Meet GaPSC Requirements OR ONE of the Following Equivalent Requirements
Degree - In subject area assigned
Coursework - 21 semester hours / 35 quarter hours
Content Area Test - Passing score in subject area assigned, (In Georgia the accepted test is the GACE)
February 26-28, 2018

9. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Audience Takeaways
ESSA/ IDEA Professional Qualifications, In-Field Reporting and Other Related Reporting are in full effect in FY18. PQ/ In-Field applies to all teachers in Georgia (including non-core, GNETS, gifted and ESOL).
Full Special Education Certification is required in Georgia for all Special Education Teachers as of July 20, 2017.
*Special Education Teachers issuing grades must have content certification or in-field equivalent in the subject area in which they are assigned. (*This is dependent on LEA PQ requirements.)
LEAs should develop professional qualification requirements that take a number of factors into consideration.
The HiQ “consultative model” and HiQ “HOUSSE” are not applicable to PQ/ In-field.
Staff, guidance, and training resources are available to support LEA implementation of PQ/ In-Field.
February 26-28, 2018

10. Special Education Director Principal/ Assistant PrincipalPQ
In-Field
Title I
Director
Special Education Director
Data Collections
Coordinator
Parapro/ Teacher
Principal/ Assistant Principal
Finance Director HR
Superintendent
February 26-28, 2018

11. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field LEA Staff Responsibilities
Superintendent
Be aware that PQ requirements impact many district and school positions and must be consistently implemented.
Be aware that each LEA in Georgia has its own unique requirements.
Waiving certification may impact funding and public reporting.
Finance
Director
Is responsible for ensuring the LEA maximizes the use of Federal and State resources.
Be aware of how certification requirements impact funding. This includes funding related to Training and Experience and funding used to support educator preparation and credentialing. HR
Is responsible for ensuring that IDEA/ESSA/ GaDOE/LEA requirements for parapros and teachers have been met.
Must maintain equivalent qualification documentation to support CPI charter/ SWSS assertions.
Be aware of how PQ may impact teacher recruitment and training.
Work with Title I Director to ensure documentation of notifications.
Data Collections Coordinator
Is responsible for ensuring that all CPI data entered accurately reflects job assignments.
Is responsible for ensuring that CPI CHW codes are only used for teachers for whom certification is waived.
CPI must align with CLIP: District Improvement Plan PQ requirements.
Talking Points:
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a waiver certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of–field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Waiver (W) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Waiver (W) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a non-renewable professional (N) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue non-renewable professional (N) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC non-renewable professional (N) certificate do not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, will be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In addition to waivers and non renewable certificates, the GaPSC may also issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates. In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field if subject area verification is not available. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and may be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
Special Education Teachers cannot hold a W or N certificate in the fields I just listed – why?
If a state elects to issue teachers a waiver or provision/ temporary license, then IDEA must indicate this on their state level application and they may be subject to increased scrutiny. In Georgia, charter division staff and various program staff have been saying for years that certification cannot be waived. This should not be new.
February 26-28, 2018

12. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field LEA Staff Responsibilities
Principals/ Assistant Principals
Be aware that each LEA in Georgia has its own unique requirements.
May be required to support parapros/ teachers in meeting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring hiring and scheduling/ job assignments align with LEA PQ requirements.
Notifications are required if a teacher does not meet LEA PQ.
Title I
Director
Is responsible for ensuring that LEA PQ requirements have been submitted in the CLIP: District Improvement Plan
Is responsible for ensuring that ESSA requirements have been met for monitoring purposes: qualifications and notifications. May include collaboration with principals and HR.
Special Education Director
Is responsible for ensuring that IDEA/ ESSA/ GaDOE requirements for special education paraprofessionals and teachers have been met for monitoring purposes: qualifications and notifications.
This may impact teacher assignments, recruitment and training.
Paraprofessionals
Teachers
Be aware that additional qualifications may be required by the employing LEA.
PQ/ In-Field is based on educator qualifications and job assignment (course/ grade level).
Talking Points:
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a waiver certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of–field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Waiver (W) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Waiver (W) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a non-renewable professional (N) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue non-renewable professional (N) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC non-renewable professional (N) certificate do not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, will be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In addition to waivers and non renewable certificates, the GaPSC may also issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates. In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field if subject area verification is not available. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and may be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
Special Education Teachers cannot hold a W or N certificate in the fields I just listed – why?
If a state elects to issue teachers a waiver or provision/ temporary license, then IDEA must indicate this on their state level application and they may be subject to increased scrutiny. In Georgia, charter division staff and various program staff have been saying for years that certification cannot be waived. This should not be new.
February 26-28, 2018

13. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Evolution of PQ/ In-Field
Eisenhower PD and CSR Established
By ESEA
1965
ESEA is Reauthorized
by NCLB
(Highly Qualified)
2001
ESEA is Reauthorized
by ESSA
(PQ/ In-field)
2015
Consolidated Appropriations Act Extends Start of ESSA
2016
ESSA
Funding and Implementation Begin
2017
USDE
GaPSC Implements Highly Qualified Under NCLB
2001
GaPSC Submits Highly Qualified Plan To USDE
2005
(2006, 2009)
Georgia Law Allows Charters/ SWSS to Waive Certification
2008
GaDOE Establishes
PQ/ In-field Requirements Under ESSA
Georgia SBOE Requires All Special Education Teachers to be Certified
2017
Georgia
February 26-28, 2018

14. Establishing Requirements
FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field
Establishing Requirements
Federal
O.C.G.A.
SBOE
GaDOE/ GaPSC
Charter/ SWSS
Monitoring/Reporting
Paraprofessionals
GaPSC Requirements
LEA Cert. Flexibility
SpEd Requirements
GA Implementation Guidance & Reporting
Minimum PQ Requirements
So what does it mean for a teacher to be “infield” or “out of field.
In Georgia, ‘in-field’ is the assignment of educators to positions for which they have been prepared and certified (in-field) or for which they hold equivalent qualifications. In Georgia, ‘out-of-field’ teachers are those who are not teaching in their field of certification or, for strategic waiver or charter LEAs, the equivalent, in the subject and/ or grade level(s) assigned. Because LEAs and schools may change teacher assignment(s) each year and during the school year, ‘in-field’ is verified at a point-in-time. For the purposes of ESSA reporting, ‘out-of-field’ will be verified on a day at the close of the school year using Certification Records, CPI Cycles 1 and 2, Teacher Course and Student Record reports.
As mentioned on the previous slide, ESSA requires states to publicly report the number and percentage of teachers at the school, LEA and state level who are not teaching in the subject or field for which the teacher is certified. GaDOE will use GaPSC in-field rules to determine in-field qualifications. For LEAs that waive content area certification, teachers may demonstrate equivalent in-field qualifications by degree, coursework or content area test as reported in CPI Cycles 1 and
If you aren’t infield, you are out of field.
If you aren’t out of field then you are ifield
Simple as that!
February 26-28, 2018

15. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field ESSA – Assurances ESSA – Reporting
Sec. 1111(g)(2)(J), 1112(c)(6)
ESSA – Reporting
Sec. 1111(h)(1)(c)(ix)
The State educational agency/ Local education agency will ensure that all teachers and paraprofessionals working in a program supported with funds under this part meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification
Inexperienced teachers, principals, and other school leaders In Georgia, an ‘inexperienced’ teacher is an induction-level teacher with 0-3 (less than four) years of experience. In Georgia, an ‘inexperienced’ leader is a leader with 0-3 (less than four) years of experience.
Teachers teaching with emergency or provisional credentials In Georgia, this may apply to teachers who hold a GaPSC issued certificate ‘W”, “N”, or “SI”.
Teachers who are not teaching in the subject or field for which the teacher is certified or licensed In Georgia, “out-of-field” teachers are those who are not teaching in their field of certification
February 26-28, 2018

16. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Commonly Confused Concepts
Waiver v Waiver
In-Field v In-Field
Waiver – GaPSC Certificate Issued by the GaPSC, a waiver certificate (W) can be requested by a LEA for a teacher who does not meet certification requirements, but who is the most qualified candidate for employment. Waiver – GaDOE Approved Charter or Strategic Waiver Application Submitted by a LEA, an approved charter waiver or strategic waiver application allows LEAs to waive the requirement for an educator to hold a certificate issued by the GaPSC.
In-Field - GaPSC GaPSC establishes in-field criteria by determining which certification(s) are appropriate for each course. LUAs are responsible for ensuring that educators are assigned only within the field (subject area) and grade level for which teachers have been prepared and certified. In-Field - ESSA In Georgia, in-field for ESSA is based on GaPSC in-field rules, but, in several specific scenarios, GaDOE has different requirements for an in-field determination. Example: GaPSC In-field – Teachers holding a ‘N’ may be in-field if assigned appropriately. ESSA In-field – Teachers holding a ‘N’ are not in-field.
February 26-28, 2018

17. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Understanding PQ & In-Field
Paraprofessionals and teachers must meet federal and state certification requirements.
ESSA/NCLB – Paras
GaDOE Rule – SpEd
LEA DIP - Teachers
ESSA In-Field
Teachers who are teaching in the field in which they are certified. GA allows LEAs who waive certification to establish in-field by asserting equivalent experience in CPI through Charter Waiver Codes degree (101), coursework (102) or content testing (103).
All
In-Field Teachers are PQ
February 26-28, 2018

18. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field PQ Considerations
LEAs might look at how LEA-established PQ requirements could impact…
student achievement
school or district climate
the scheduling of LEA teachers
the placement of student teachers
a LEA’s federal program monitoring results
a LEA’s internal and external recruitment pool
a LEA’s budget and/ or an educator’s personal finance
the length of time it takes to get a teacher fully certified
a teacher’s mobility (within a district and across districts)
a teacher’s placement on a salary schedule and retirement
the civil rights of the students being served & related service models
whether or not a LEA is required to disseminate ESSA 20 Day notifications
February 26-28, 2018

19. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Developing PQ
In FY18 LEAs answered three questions:
Does the LEA Waive Certification?
If Yes, For Which Teachers?
If Yes, What are the MINIMUM Qualifications?
During monitoring GaDOE staff have been checking to ensure that what was asserted in the DIP is consistent and accurate in practice.
LEAs are welcome to revise PQ as needed.
In FY19, LEAs will assert PQ requirements for the school year. LEAs should review current practices & requirements to determine if revisions are needed.
Talking Points:
What do you require? We find that most Title II, Part A Coordinators don’t know. However, the CLIP will require LEAs to be specific?
Why? Isn’t enough that we say we waive certification? Not anymore, now you will have to establish a minimum set of professional qualifications and be clear enough so that GaDOE can ensure during monitoring and TA that the LEA hires, assigns and retains staff in accordance with their own guidelines. What happens if a teacher doesn’t meet the requirements? – a notification MUST go out.
Title II, Part A will test in the areas of Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Charter, Special Education, ESOL, Gifted, DLI and regular education
WHAT DATA DID THEY CHOOSE???
February 26-28, 2018

20. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Clearance Certificates O. C. G. A
FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Clearance Certificates O.C.G.A. §§ , , , , GaPSC & SBOE Rules
ALL Georgia LEA teachers, school or school system administrators, and paraprofessionals MUST hold a Clearance Certificate. A Clearance Certificate is a certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission that verifies that an educator has completed fingerprint and criminal background check requirements.
February 26-28, 2018

21. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Federal, State, and Local Requirements
Paraprofessionals
ESSA Sec.1111(g)(2)(M); GaPSC Certification Rule
NCLB Requirements
Certification or Equivalent: 2 Yr Degree, 60 Semester Hours, GACE Paraprofessional Test
Regular Education Teachers
(Including Gifted and ESOL)
O.C.G.A. §§ , ,
LEAs That Do Not Waive Cert. Follow GaPSC Requirements
LEAs Waive Cert. LEA PQ Requirements
Sp. Ed. Teachers –Not Issuing Grades
O.C.G.A. § , SBOE Rules ,
GaPSC Sp.Ed. Certification Requirements
Sp. Ed. Teachers –Issuing Grades
Content: Certification or the Equivalent Based on LEA PQ Requirements
Substitute Teachers
O.C.G.A. §
Hold GaPSC Certification or Best Candidate
February 26-28, 2018

22. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Understanding IDEA and ESSA
Section 9214(d)(2) of the ESSA amended section 612(a)(14)(C) of the IDEA
A person employed as a special education teacher in elementary school, middle school, or secondary school must:
have obtained full certification as a special education teacher or abide by charter law
not have had special education certification or licensure requirements waived on an emergency, temporary, or provisional basis; AND
hold bachelor’s degree
Section 1111(g)(2)(J)
Section 1112(c)(6)
State educational agency will ensure that all teachers and paraprofessionals working in a program supported with funds under this part meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements
SBOE Rules , , , Do not allow LEAs to waive certification and require teachers to hold at least a bachelor’s degree
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, state education agencies and local education agencies are charged with the responsibility of ensuring teachers meet applicable state certification requirements.
February 26-28, 2018

23. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Special Education - GNETS
How does this apply to GNETs in LEAs?
LEAs hiring and reporting GNETS teachers in CPI must follow the professional qualification requirements annually stated in the LEA’s District Improvement Plan (DIP).
How does this apply to GNETs in RESAs?
RESAs hiring and reporting GNETS teachers in CPI must follow GaPSC certification requirements under O.C.G.A.
LEAs hiring and reporting RESA GNETS teachers in CPI must follow the professional qualification requirements annually stated in the LEA’s District Improvement Plan (DIP).
Talking Points:
Please look at your decision guide (available in your training packet). This is the training version of the guide.
This was intended to be a way to visualize the process for determining PQ in each of Georgia’s 211 FY18 LEAs.
Activity:
Walk participants through the Decision Guide – Focus on the front – the remaining items are covered in slide 26
Citations
Clearance certificate
Teachers who issue grades
Who to call
HOUSSE and the HiQ Consultative Model are NOT options under PQ and In-Field
February 26-28, 2018

24. N W SI FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Special Education Teachers
Special Education Teachers who hold a ‘N’ Certificate in Special Education are assigned to teach in a field in which they do not meet certificate requirements. These teachers have not demonstrated content experience in Special Education. W
Special Education Teachers who hold a ‘W’ Certificate in Special Education have not satisfied all GaPSC certification requirements. These teachers have not demonstrated content experience in Special Education. SI
Special Education Teachers who hold a ‘SI’ Certificate in Special Education AND who have NOT passed the GACE have not demonstrated content experience in Special Education.
What Constitutes Emergency or Provisional Certification for ESSA/ IDEA in Georgia?
Talking Points:
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a waiver certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of–field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Waiver (W) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Waiver (W) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a non-renewable professional (N) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue non-renewable professional (N) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC non-renewable professional (N) certificate do not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, will be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In addition to waivers and non renewable certificates, the GaPSC may also issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates. In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field if subject area verification is not available. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and may be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
Special Education Teachers cannot hold a W or N certificate in the fields I just listed – why?
If a state elects to issue teachers a waiver or provision/ temporary license, then IDEA must indicate this on their state level application and they may be subject to increased scrutiny. In Georgia, charter division staff and various program staff have been saying for years that certification cannot be waived. This should not be new.
February 26-28, 2018

25. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Regular Education Teachers Gifted & ESOL Teachers
Teachers who hold a ‘N’ Certificate in any field are assigned to teach in a field in which they do not meet certificate requirements. These teachers have not demonstrated content experience in the field in which they are assigned. W
Teachers who hold a ‘W’ Certificate in any field may not have satisfied all GaPSC certification requirements. They may not have demonstrated content experience in the field in which they are assigned.
Exceptions: Teachers with two unremediated, unsatisfactory, needs development or ineffective evaluations.
What Constitutes Emergency or Provisional Certification for ESSA in Georgia?
Talking Points:
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a waiver certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of–field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Waiver (W) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Waiver (W) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a non-renewable professional (N) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue non-renewable professional (N) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC non-renewable professional (N) certificate do not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, will be reported as out-of-field and will be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
In addition to waivers and non renewable certificates, the GaPSC may also issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates. In Georgia, a regular education teacher may hold a Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate if allowed under the Professional Qualifications of the LEA, but will be reported as out-of-field if subject area verification is not available. While the GaPSC is authorized to issue Supplemental Induction (SI) certificates to special education teachers, special education teachers in Georgia who hold a GaPSC Supplemental Induction (SI) certificate may not meet Georgia Professional Qualification requirements, may be reported as out-of-field and may be reported as holding emergency or provisional certification.
Special Education Teachers cannot hold a W or N certificate in the fields I just listed – why?
If a state elects to issue teachers a waiver or provision/ temporary license, then IDEA must indicate this on their state level application and they may be subject to increased scrutiny. In Georgia, charter division staff and various program staff have been saying for years that certification cannot be waived. This should not be new.
February 26-28, 2018

26. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Frequently Asked Questions
Are IN1T, IN2T, IN3T, and IN4T certificates considered provisional? Educators who hold IN1T, IN2T, IN3T, and IN4T have met or are actively working to meet GaPSC certification requirements. These certificates are not considered provisional for ESSA In-Field reporting purposes. What if an educator with an IN4T certificate has not yet passed the GACE? If an educator holding an IN4T certificate is actively enrolled in an alternative certification program, the educator is working to meet GaPSC certification requirements. This educator will be considered in-field for ESSA reporting purposes.
February 26-28, 2018

27. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Two Required Notifications
Parents’ Right to Know
Must be sent out to parents within 30 days of the start of school notifying them of their right to request information about the professional credentials of their child’s teacher(s) and/ or paraprofessional(s)
20 Day Letter
Must be sent out to parents when a student is taught (for four or more consecutive weeks) by a teacher who does not meet Federal/ State/ LEA Professional Qualifications. Notification must occur no later than ten days following the four week period. This is not required for paraprofessionals or substitute teachers. Clearance certificate requirements are not subject to 20 Day Notification.
LEAs should…
Follow ESSA requirements
Follow GaDOE guidance
Be aware of timelines
Maintain records
Consider best practices
Written Procedures
Multiple Formats
Multiple Languages
Designated Contact
Parents’ Right to Know Notification
20 Day Notification
February 26-28, 2018

28. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field CAPS and In-Field Rules
February 26-28, 2018

29. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field ESSA In-field Portal on www.gapsc.org
LEAs have an Account Manager who coordinates access
LEA Superintendent or HR should notify if your LEA doesn’t have a Account Manager.
Levels and roles include Building-level, System-level, and Edit or View Capability
February 26-28, 2018

30. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field CPI Charter Waiver Codes
Certificate
Field Code
Certificate Field
Comments
101
Academic Major
(Grades 6-12)
LEA Uses GaDOE Charter/SWSS Waiver to meet ESSA In-Field
102
Course Work
(Minimum 21 semester hours)
103
GACE
104
Meets LEA PQ Requirements
LEA Uses full flexibility under GaDOE Charter/SWSS Waiver to establish individualized PQ
DO NOT CODE
Teachers who do not meet ESSA In-Field and who do not meet LEA PQ Requirements
February 26-28, 2018

31. FY18 GCEL PQ/ In-Field Next Steps
In-Field Portal opened in January. Review records and make corrections as necessary.
One more GoTo Webinar PQ/In-field Functionality and Edits training opportunity- May 8, 2018 at 2:00
Review FY18 expenditures with Finance Director on a regular basis. Gather data and other source documentation to support expenditures and FY 18 Effectiveness Plan.
Participate in training opportunities with other LEA staff to plan and prepare for FY19.
February 26-28, 2018

32. Questions?
February 26-28, 2018

33. Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders (GCEL) Annual Conference
Professional Qualifications and In-Field Requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What this means for Georgia
Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders (GCEL) Annual Conference
February 26-28, 2018