GaPSC Educator Preparation Division
Transition to Teaching
Faye Barnes, PhDFocus Grant [email protected]
1Agenda for this sessionTeacher Supply and DemandSources of New
TeachersTeacher ShortageTransition to TeachingGATAPPHow to Find a
JobFOCUS Grant
2Why Teach in Georgia?Its not the money
Quality of experiences with students, parents, colleagues, and
administrators
Real payoffs for teachers are light bulb moments motivated by
helping children
Teaching is a calling
3Why Teach in Georgia?190 Day work yearJob security and
mobilitySalary State Base - $31,586 plus local with 4 yr. degree,
non-renewable certificateBenefits State Health Benefit
PlanRetirement 2% per year of average of 2 highest paid years, 30
years or age 60Professional Learning
4Georgia Teacher Salary Schedule
Supply and Demand
Is there a sufficient supply of highly qualified teachers to
staff all of the teaching positions in Georgia? Georgia?NO!6Teacher
Workforce
*119,018 of the FY2008 Total Educator Workforce are classroom
teachers.7Teacher WorkforceNew Teachers hired by GA schoolsFor
2008-2009 school year.14,508[Due to growing enrollment or to
replace those leaving the teacher workforce]
8Supply and Demand
9Sources of New Teachers2007-2008
10Teacher ShortageREALITYSubject area shortagesRegional
shortagesDemographic shortagesGrowing student population
11Teacher ShortageCritical Shortage FieldsMathScienceSpecial
EducationESOL*Non-traditional teacher candidates are more likely to
be hired in critical shortage fields.
12Recruitment ChallengesRural south Georgia does not attract a
large pool of applicantsLimited housing optionsLimited
entertainmentLimited shoppingRetention rate is low
13Choosing a Teaching FieldWhat age group and subject do you
want to teach?Elementary Early Childhood PK-5Middle Grades - math,
science, English, social studies, or readingHigh School - math,
science, English, social studiesIs your college major related to a
teaching field?
14Transition to TeachingMinimum Eligibility
RequirementsBachelors degree or higher from accredited
collegePassing score on the GACE Basic Skills Assessment OR
exemption through SAT, GRE scores or Masters degreeMajor in
teaching field or passing score on GACE content assessment (except
special education)Employment by school systemSatisfactory Criminal
Background Check
15Transition to TeachingGACE Basic Skills Pass all 3 parts
reading ,writing, math (GACE code 200, 201, 202)Basic Skills
ExemptionsHold a Masters degree or1000 or better on SAT or1030 or
better on GRE or43 on ACT
16Transition to TeachingMinimum Eligibility for Special
EducationHave a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Assessment;
a GACE content assessment is not required when hired but before
getting a clear renewable certificate.Have the credentials to be
Highly Qualified; Co-teachers are HiQ if the regular education
teacher is HiQ.Self-contained teachers of records must pass Special
Education Academic Content for grades PK-8 and a subject content
for grades 9-12.
17Transition to Teaching
18Transition to Teaching
19Teacher CertificationTraditional Teacher Preparation
ProgramsColleges/UniversitiesNon-Traditional ProgramsGATAPP -
Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and
PedagogyCollege/University non-traditional program
20Teacher CertificationNon-Traditional ProgramsGATAPP One year
program, leads to clear renewable, cost is $3500College/University
non-traditional program Two year program, leads to clear renewable
and Masters degree, cost varies.College/University non-traditional
program, certification only.
21GATAPPAll routes are collapsed under one prep rule
505-3-.05Clarify & make sense of alternative/non-traditional
certification for aspiring educatorsClearly delineate the
distinction between traditional/non-traditional preparationOffer to
aspiring educators similar preparation opportunities across the
stateAim is to simplify, create consistency, & to provide
better prep & support for non-traditional candidates
22GATAPPNew Name GA Teacher Academy for Prep & Pedagogy
(GaTAPP)New Structure umbrella for all non-traditional routes to
certificationFull GATAPP Comprehensive PathAdvanced Degree
PathAdjunct Teacher Path (License only)Core Academic Prep
PathClinical Practice PathOne Year Supervised Practicum
23GATAPPNew OrganizationNon-TraditionalFlexible timeframe for
completionJob-embedded with
coachingNon-Credit/Non-DegreeIndividualized around identified
candidate needs
24GATAPP
25GATAPP Quick Facts
Over 3500 GATAPP teachers in Georgia hold Clear Renewable
certificates.The attrition rates for traditionally and
non-traditionally prepared teachers are the same.Non-traditional
programs with strong mentoring and supervision have over 90%
retention rates.25 PSC Approved Providers blanket the entire state
of Georgia.26
GATAPPGATAPP Requirements for all PathsCandidates:Are assigned a
Candidate Support Team (CST) consisting for a school-based
administrator and mentor/coach, a supervisor from the provider, and
a content specialist;May complete the path in a minimum of one year
and must complete the program in three years;Have an Individual
Induction Plan (IIP) determined by the CST and Candidate Meet 24
competencies required for Clear Renewable Certification as assessed
by the CST;
28GATAPP Requirements for all PathsCandidates:Demonstrate the
required dispositions Have a passing score on the appropriate GACE
Assessments;Have the credentials to be Highly Qualified;Employment
with school systemPass a Criminal Background checkComplete the
Georgia Special Requirements
29GATAPP - Comprehensive
Required Essentials of Effective Teaching class or its
equivalent or differentiated instruction in the Essentials
curriculum according to assessed needs of the Candidate: Candidates
with content-rich knowledge learn to teach the Georgia Performance
Standards (GPS) in the teaching fields for which they are
assigned;The class may be 2 weeks in the summer with seminars
during the year according to Candidates assessed needs by the
CST.Entry:GACE Basic Skills or exemptFor subject areas that are
labeled core academic teaching fields by NCLB: GACE Content
Assessment OR Major or sufficient semester hours to constitute a
major in a area or a related fieldAll other fields that are not
included list of core academic teaching fields: Major ORSufficient
semester hours to constitute a major in a teaching field ORGACE
Content Assessment Exit:Completed all path requirements, All
Candidates must have a passing score on the GACE Content Assessment
to complete the path. 30GATAPP - ADAC
Advanced Degree Alternative Certification, (ADAC), A certificate
No Essentials classEntry: For individuals who hold advanced degrees
in content areas for which the state issues renewable teacher
certification or individuals who hold Juris Doctor Degrees.
Individuals holding a Juris Doctor degree will be in-field to teach
political scienceExit:Complete all path requirementsGACE
Professional Pedagogy Assessment 31GATAPP Core Academic
Core Academic Path, CA certificate No Essentials classFor
secondary and Middle Grades Core Academic teaching fields
onlyEntry:2.5 GPA Major or sufficient semester hours to constitute
a major in a Core Academic subject areaGACE Basic Skills or
exemptGACE Content AssessmentExit:Complete all path
requirementsGACE Professional Pedagogy Assessment
32GATAPP OYSP
One-Year Supervised Practicum (OYSP), O certificateNo Essentials
class
Entry:GACE Basic Skills or exemptMajor or sufficient semester
hours to constitute a major in a area or a related fieldGACE
Content Assessment GACE Professional Pedagogy
AssessmentExit:Complete all path requirements
33GATAPP Clinical Practice
Clinical Practice, CP certificateNo Essentials classTwo
categories of Candidates:Permit holders who have completed 5 years
teaching and eligible to apply for the 2nd renewalCandidates who
have completed an education preparation program with a degree, but
did not student teach. The Candidate must be eligible for student
teaching at the college or university where the degree was
earned.Candidates must have passed appropriate GACE Assessments,
met IIP, Georgia Special Requirements to be recommended for Clear
Renewable.
34GATAPP Adjunct
Adjunct License, J License,Not a certificate pathThe Adjunct
Teaching Path is designed for candidates with content-specific
knowledge and skills such as experienced instructors in the
military or institutions of higher education, or
business/industry/arts professionals who can provide instruction in
secondary education (grades 6-12) teaching fields.THE LISCENES FOR
ADJUNCT APPLIED FOR AND CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES ARE CREATED BY THE
LOCAL EMPLOYING SCHOOL SYSTEM.
J (APPLICATION BY SCHOOL SYSTEM AND RENEWED ANNUALLY AS
DETERMINED BY SCHOOL SYSTEM)
35TeachGeorgia- http://www.teachgeorgia.org
36Funding AssistanceFOCUS Grant for math, science, special
education ELA, social studies, foreign language, or ESOL
teachersGeorgia Student Finance Corp. http://www.gsfc.orgHOPE
teacher loan that is service cancelableTroops to TeachersTitle II
tuition assistanceLocal school system funds
37How do New Teachers Find Jobs?Work as a substitute
teacherVisit schools and meet the principalsVolunteer at a
schoolContact the Human Resources officeApply with local school
systemsApply on TeachGeorgia.org
38FOCUS GrantFocus on Change in Underrepresented Staff and
Staffing Systems: Direct Assistance in Recruitment, Retentions, and
Training of Transition Teachers
39FOCUS Grant - FactsFully certified, experienced teachers are
prepared to teach with expertise in content and
pedagogy.Traditional college programs do not supply enough teachers
to the meet the needs of school systems in critical content areas.
About 25% of teachers hired come from traditional
programs.Substitutes or under-qualified placeholders are staffed in
classrooms.Intent of FOCUS is to achieve equity in the distribution
of well-prepared, highly qualified teachers.
40FOCUS Transition Teacher EligibilityHold Bachelors degree or
higher.Hold a non-traditional teaching certificate.Passed
appropriate GACE assessments.Teaching math, science, special
education, ELA, social studies, foreign language, or ESOL for more
than 50% of day
41FOCUS Transition Teacher Benefits$1,000 Stipend for GATAPP or
college tuition.$500 for Mentor of transition teacher.LiveText
AccountOnline resources for tutoring on GACE content and pedagogy
assessments.
42FOCUS Recruiter ServicesConduct Transition information
sessions and provide options of GATAPPRecruit and enroll Transition
teachersCommunicate with HR personnelCollaborate with area
universities, Chambers of Commerce, and the Department of Labor
43FOCUS RecruitersQuestions?
If You Need Additional Information -
Faye Barnes, Ph.D.FOCUS Grant [email protected]:
229 782 7170
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