Georgia Professional Standards Commission - Educator Preparation Program Standards Changes

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) has announced proposed changes to educator preparation program standards. The changes remove references to diversity, equity and inclusion, (DEI) from the standards. Proposed updated rules are available on the GaPSC's proposed rulemaking page and can be accessed by clicking on the "Proposed Educator Preparation Rules" tab or by following these links:

• 505-3-.03 FOUNDATIONS OF READING, LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE

• 505-3-.13 BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

• 505-3-.14 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (P-5) PROGRAM

• 505-3-.19 MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION PROGRAM

• 505-3-.48 FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM

• 505-3-.51 READING EDUCATION PROGRAM

• 505-3-.59 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-5) PROGRAM

• 505-3-.66 LITERACY SPECIALIST PROGRAM

• 505-3-.76 ALTERNATIVE PREPARATION FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

• 505-3-.77 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

• 505-3-.82 BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM

• 505-3-.96 READING ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM

• 505-3-.100 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-5) ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM

Though the formal comment period has closed, educators can submit feedback before May 11 to RulesComments@GaPSC.com.

GaPSC Meeting The commission will meet Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 4 p.m., virtually.