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- GACE Content Assessment purpose
- GACE Content Assessments measure the subject-matter knowledge and skills required for certification in a specific Georgia educator field.
- GACE scaled score range
- Most GACE assessments report scaled scores from 100 to 300, and a score of 220 is the typical passing standard for content tests.
- Two-test content structure
- Many GACE content fields use separate Test I and Test II, each scored independently, so candidates must pass both required tests.
- GACE test codes
- Each GACE test has a unique code identifying the field and test level; the code determines registration, scoring, and score reporting.
- Constructed-response items
- Some GACE content tests include written constructed-response items scored by trained raters using field-specific rubrics, in addition to selected-response questions.
- Structured literacy definition
- Structured literacy is explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic instruction that teaches word recognition and language comprehension components directly.
- Five reading components
- The core reading components are phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension; literacy assessments often sample all five areas.
- Phonological awareness
- Phonological awareness is the ability to detect and manipulate sounds in spoken language, including syllables, onsets, rimes, and individual phonemes.
- Progress monitoring purpose
- Progress monitoring uses brief, frequent assessments to determine whether a literacy intervention is working and to adjust instruction based on student response.
- Screening assessment decision
- Screening assessments identify students at risk for reading difficulty; results guide decisions about further diagnostic testing and tiered intervention.
- Adding a certification field
- Adding a field to a Georgia certificate usually requires passing the GACE content assessment that matches the new field and grade band.
- GaPSC upgrade authority
- The Georgia Professional Standards Commission sets certificate upgrade requirements; GACE scores are evidence, but GaPSC rules determine eligibility.
- Certificate levels Georgia
- Georgia educator certificate levels include Induction, Professional, and Advanced; each level has different preparation, experience, and assessment requirements.
- Score validity period
- GACE scores used for certification have a validity period set by GaPSC; candidates should confirm expiration before applying for an upgrade.
- GACE Leadership standards
- The GACE Educational Leadership assessment aligns with Georgia leadership standards covering vision, culture, instruction, management, engagement, ethics, and professional growth.
- Leadership scenario items
- Educational Leadership test items present school-based scenarios requiring candidates to apply leadership standards and make defensible decisions.
- Leadership certification requirement
- Georgia leadership certification requires completion of an approved leadership preparation program and passing the required GACE Educational Leadership assessment.
- School culture definition
- School culture includes shared norms, values, beliefs, and routines that shape how staff and students interact and learn together.
- Instructional leadership focus
- Instructional leadership involves setting clear learning goals, supporting high-quality instruction, and using data to improve teaching and student achievement.
- Georgia Code of Ethics
- The Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators establishes standards of conduct for certified educators, including student welfare, confidentiality, and professional behavior.
- Ethics assessment result
- The Georgia Ethics Assessment is scored as pass or fail against a set standard rather than reported as a 100–300 scaled content score.
- Mandatory abuse reporting
- Georgia educators are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to designated authorities according to state law and professional ethics rules.
- Conflict of interest rule
- Educators must avoid using their position for personal gain or entering relationships that impair professional judgment and objectivity.
- Initial certification assessments
- Initial Georgia certification typically requires passing the appropriate GACE content assessment and, when applicable, the required pedagogy assessment.
- Official score reporting
- GACE scores must be sent officially by ETS to GaPSC; unofficial score reports or candidate copies are not accepted for certification decisions.
- Reciprocity determination
- GaPSC determines whether out-of-state applicants receive reciprocity and which GACE or other assessment requirements may be waived.
- Induction certificate
- The Induction certificate is an entry-level Georgia certificate for educators who have completed required preparation but may still need to meet advanced requirements.
- Assessment requirement variation
- GACE requirements vary by certificate field, grade band, and certification route, so candidates must check the specific GaPSC rule.
- GACE Paraprofessional purpose
- The GACE Paraprofessional Assessment evaluates reading, writing, mathematics, and instructional support skills needed for classroom paraprofessional roles.
- Paraprofessional passing score
- The GACE Paraprofessional Assessment uses a 100–300 scaled score range, and a scaled score of 250 is the passing standard.
- ESSA paraprofessional requirement
- ESSA requires instructional paraprofessionals in Title I programs to meet qualification standards through assessment, coursework, or degree.
- Paraprofessional alternative qualification
- Paraprofessionals may qualify through completing college coursework, earning an associate degree or higher, or passing a state-approved assessment.