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The Code of Ethics for Educators defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a guide to ethical conduct. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has adopted standards that represent the conduct generally accepted by the education profession. The code defines unethical conduct justifying disciplinary sanction and provides guidance for protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of students and educators, and assuring the citizens of Georgia a degree of accountability within the education profession.

“Educator” is a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel
who holds a certificate issued by the GaPSC and persons who have applied for but have not
yet received a certificate. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics for Educators, “educator” also
refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers. 

There are 10 Standards.  You are encouraged to study them in numerical sequence of 1 to 10.  Learning these standards can give you the knowledge of actions to avoid that could result in the forfeiture of your certificate to work in schools.

LEARNING INTENTIONS FOR STANDARD 1

1. I am learning about Standard 1 (Legal Compliance) of the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators (COE).
2. I am learning best practices in working with legal compliance. 
3. I am learning how to protect myself in dealing with legal compliance. 

The Code of Ethics for Educators defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a guide to ethical conduct. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has adopted standards that represent the conduct generally accepted by the education profession. The code defines unethical conduct justifying disciplinary sanction and provides guidance for protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of students and educators, and assuring the citizens of Georgia a degree of accountability within the education profession.

“Educator” is a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel
who holds a certificate issued by the GaPSC and persons who have applied for but have not
yet received a certificate. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics for Educators, “educator” also
refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers. 

There are 10 Standards.  You are encouraged to study them in numerical sequence of 1 to 10.  Learning these standards can give you the knowledge of actions to avoid that could result in the forfeiture of your certificate to work in schools.

LEARNING INTENTIONS FOR STANDARD 3

1. I am learning about Standard 3 (Alcohol or Drugs) of the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators (COE).
2. I am learning which practices are unethical and what makes them unethical.
3. I am learning how to protect myself in dealing with alcohol or drugs. 

The Code of Ethics for Educators defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a guide to ethical conduct. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has adopted standards that represent the conduct generally accepted by the education profession. The code defines unethical conduct justifying disciplinary sanction and provides guidance for protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of students and educators, and assuring the citizens of Georgia a degree of accountability within the education profession.

“Educator” is a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel
who holds a certificate issued by the GaPSC and persons who have applied for but have not
yet received a certificate. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics for Educators, “educator” also
refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers. 

There are 10 Standards.  You are encouraged to study them in numerical sequence of 1 to 10.  Learning these standards can give you the knowledge of actions to avoid that could result in the forfeiture of your certificate to work in schools.

LEARNING INTENTIONS FOR STANDARD 4

1. I am learning about Standard 4 (Honesty). 
2. I am learning the definition of honesty in the context of my work at school, at extracurricular activities, and in the community.
3. I am learning to define unethical conduct in the context of my work.
4. I am learning examples of violations.
5.  

Pre-Steps:

Send an email to Professional Standards Commission (Georgia PSC) and ask about the requirements for recertification.

Send the response to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HGRESA Steps:

Step 1:  Register online for the class:

Step 2:  Send a check for $100 to HGRESA  717 Smith Street  Dublin, GA and put a note indicating payment for the course.  Out of area cost - $175.00.

Step 3:  Book is not included in the cost. Purchase the book, Wong: The First Days of School

This was copied directly from the website: "This webinar is part of the 2023-2024 ESOL Directors’ Munch and Learn webinar series. Topics include Office for Civil Rights considerations, English learner identification procedures, and professional learning opportunities. To report an issue with the event link, please email the event contact."

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 Join our GaDOE Science 3-5 virtual specialists to dive more deeply into the science and engineering practice of constructing explanations in the 3-5 classroom. Presenters provide lesson examples and instructional resources on the practice of constructing explanations. (15 minutes; May 30, 2023)

 Join our GaDOE Science K-2 virtual specialists to dive more deeply into the science and engineering practice of constructing explanations in the K-2 classroom. Presenters provide lesson examples and instructional resources on the practice of constructing explanations. May 30, 2023

 Mr. Curts addresses generative AI, Uses for AI in education, and addressing AI misuse. This is a very informative video and the resources are amazing.

This was copied directly from the website:  "AdLit 101 is designed to help you get up to speed on recent research and policy developments, to give you some practical advice on infusing reading and writing skills into your instruction, and to point you towards a wide range of resources."

This was copied directly from the website: "This is a free webinar series where educators and parents can get free take-aways, learn about various series, gain immediate implementation ideas, etc." Seven webinars are included.

This is copied directly from the website:  "In this informative session, Georgia’s Suicide and Crisis Response team presenters from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities share how schools can utilize the three prongs of Georgia’s 988: someone to call, someone to respond, and a safe place for help, to support students and families with mental health needs. Common myths are addressed and participants are equipped with confidence in utilizing the service and spreading awareness. A recent Georgia study revealed only 30% of Georgians were aware of 988 and of those respondents, only 54% accurately understood its purpose as Georgia’s Suicide & Crisis Response line. View this recording to see current data and future goals for 988 implementation and response."  (1 hour)

There are 26 videos on instructional strategies that can be used in social studies. The target for these videos is 2nd grade teachers; however, these can be adapted to other grade levels. Assessment strategies are included.

 This is copied directly from the GPB website:  "Welcome to Chemistry Matters – a new digital series for high school chemistry from Georgia Public Broadcasting! The series is comprised of 12 units of study divided into segments. Under each segment you will find support materials designed to enhance student understanding of the content. Complete and submit this form to request the teacher toolkit. The Chemistry Matters teacher toolkit provides instructions and answer keys for labs, experiments, and assignments for all 12 units of study. GPB offers the teacher toolkit at no cost to Georgia educators." There are 113 videos included on the link that you will be provided.

What type of instruction do the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence call for? This session explores three-dimensional science instruction and the implications for assessment. Resources to support the shift in science instruction are shared.

This is a virtual presentation from GaDOE on how to use SuitCASE and Inspire.  It includes all the resources to present a professional development training.  

This brief overview presents examples of Number Talks and the why of using them in math classrooms.  There is a brief video with an accompanying page of resource links.

This is copied directly from the GDOE website:  "School and district leaders will review effective collaboration and coaching strategies for improvement. Attendees will identify the key essentials of effective coaching to improve outcomes for students, understand how to provide feedback with meaningful dialogue using evidence-based techniques, and review research findings on the benefits of effective coaching."