Certificate Renewals

Professional Qualifications of Mountain Education Staff

For teachers employed with Mountain Education whose certification is waived, the minimum qualifications is a Clearance Certificate. 

All Special Education Teachers, those who do and do not enter grades, minimum qualifications are to hold a Clearance Certificate and Special Education Certificate in their service area teaching assignment. 

Paraprofessionals must hold a valid GaPSC license in accordance with GaPSC Rule 505-2-.18. 

Certification Renewal Process for Mountain Education Employees

To renew your certificate through ME, please see checklist and GaPSC rule below:

Mountain Education Certificate Renewal Requirements

GaPSC Rule 505-2-.36.pdf

For more information regarding certification, please visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission website at https://www.gapsc.com/.

To learn more about Professional Learning towards certificate renewals, please visit the Professional Learning webpage.