Verification of Lawful Presence. GASPA November, 2013

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1 Verification of Lawful Presence GASPA November, 2013

2 Lawful Presence Georgia Law (O.C.G.A ) requires all federal, state or local government agencies offering a public benefit to verify that applicants for such benefit are lawfully present within the United States.

3 What Does This Mean? Beginning 11/25/13, ALL certification application cases must include the following: Verification of Lawful Presence Form Completed, signed and notarized Affidavit A copy of a secure and verifiable document for identification purposes All individuals issued a certificate on or after 7/1/13, including those processed via ACRES and CLAIMS, will be required to submit the above documents to comply with the law. All individuals with certification cases currently on hold will receive a revised correspondence requesting submission of the required lawful presence documentation in addition to the previously requested documents.

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7 Affidavit Option 1: Once documentation is verified, applicant will not be required to re-verify. Option 2: Lawful presence verification documentation must be submitted with each certification application. The DHS alien number should be listed in the space provided. Option 3: Lawful presence verification documentation must be submitted with each certification application. If applicant does not have an alien number, the 11-digit I-94 number or similar number should be listed in the space provided.

8 SAVE Verification If option 2 or 3 is selected, the GaPSC will verify the applicant s lawful presence through the DHS Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. The SAVE verification will not delay certification processing. If the SAVE system returns an unfavorable outcome, the GaPSC will take appropriate action.

9 Additional Information The GaPSC will accept photocopies of the documentation via , fax, mail or ExpressLane. A VLP guidance document for LUAs will be created and posted to the GaPSC website. All VLP documents must submitted to and will remain on file electronically at the GaPSC.

10 Verification of Lawful Presence Effect on Certification processes Effect on ExpressLane Effect on ACRES and CLAIMS

11 Verification of Lawful Presence Effect on Certification Processes Certification transactions can proceed ONLY when we have obtained 1) Basic data from the affidavit and have a copy of an acceptable secure and verifiable document 2) We have no negative outcome from the most recent SAVE verification (if applicable)

12 Verification of Lawful Presence Effect on Certification Processes Going forward we will create a Verification of Lawful Presence case for EVERY certification transaction unless we previously accepted an applicant s affidavit and copy of a secure and verifiable document as proof of United States citizenship.

13 Verification of Lawful Presence Effect on Certification Processes Create a VLP case when We receive a Verification of Lawful Presence package as a standalone document We receive any application package via mail You initiate any ExpressLane transaction An applicant initiates any Online Application transaction

14 Verification of Lawful Presence Effect on Certification Processes A VLP case consists of 1) Data entry from Verification of Lawful Presence package Illegible or inappropriate documents cause delays Certification cases can proceed after this step 2) SAVE Verification if needed Does not stall certification cases Negative outcome may result in retraction of a credential and delay or block future certification cases

15 Verification of Lawful Presence Effect on ExpressLane Application packages need to be accompanied by VLP documents Notarized affidavit!!! Copy of a secure and verifiable document These may take some time to obtain! Standalone VLP document submission is an option!

16 Verification of Lawful Presence Effect on ExpressLane New Affidavit Data Entry Screen! Located between personal information entry/edit screen and ExpressLane transaction choice screen Speeds-up processing for United States citizens

17 ACRES Integration into ExpressLane ACRES becomes part of ExpressLane Verification of Lawful Presence applies to renewal of existing credentials

18 ACRES Integration into ExpressLane ACRES in ExpressLane Renewal-specific screen You submit acceptable VLP documentation Include a completed, signed application Renewal takes place when documents are accepted by us

19 CLAIMS Integration into ExpressLane CLAIMS (and standalone Parapro) becomes part of ExpressLane Clearance Certificate Non-instructional Aide Certificate Adjunct License Paraprofessional Certificate Support Personnel License

20 CLAIMS Integration into ExpressLane CLAIMS transactions in ExpressLane Credential-specific screens You submit acceptable VLP documentation Include a completed, signed application Issuance of credential takes place when documents are accepted by us

21 Verification of Lawful Presence HUGE increase in what we must touch YOU can help by prescreening Affidavit is completed, signed, notarized Copy of secure and verifiable document is legible and is one of the listed documents

22 Technology Update GASPA November, 2013

23 Georgia School Staffing Survey Replaced VRS Report of vacant positions Intended to feed report of Teacher Shortage Areas to USED Affects GSFC and other student loans Planning

24 Georgia School Staffing Survey A vacancy is any state, local, or federally allotted certified position that is unfilled, filled by a substitute teacher, filled by a teacher under a waiver, or filled by a teacher who is not considered highly qualified, or filled by a teacher who is not teaching in a position for which they are certified. A vacancy does not include anticipated vacancies or positions filled by substitutes who are working in place of contracted employees during a leave period.

25 Georgia School Staffing Survey 166 districts reported 87 reported one or more vacancies 79 reported no vacancy Average vacancies as a percentage of March, 2013 CPI teacher FTE - 0.7% Maximum % Standard deviation - 1.6

26 MyPSC Total accounts: 221,602 Total account holders reported on March, 2013 CPI: 141,543 Total accounts accessed in last 30 days: 17,612 92% of the teaching workforce is registered on MyPSC

27 MyPSC Registrations

28 MyPSC GACE Eligibility Requests Must hold a MyPSC account Must request eligibility to take GACE (Exception Paraprofessionals) Traditional Program Management System IHE program participant data management GACE eligibility Pre-service certificate control point

29 Ethics Status and History On any webpage that displays certification details, we include Ethics status and history Current status History does not include clearances

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32 UNSAT Keep your UNSATs up to date! Minor revision to be released in January Superintendent sign-off in June Assert that all UNSATs have been reported OR assert that there were no UNSATs to report

33 UNSAT and HB (this year) Ineffective = Unsatisfactory Report "needs development and "ineffective for teachers of record, principals, and assistant principals. Report unsatisfactory ratings for certificated personnel other than those listed above

34 Instructional Capital Planner Some improvements for 2014 Add elementary schools Add SpEd and CTAE subjects Sortable columns Who can teach it CAPS integration into ICP

35 HiQ No changes this year!

36 Account Manager Create and manage accounts for your school district HR Director (or someone in that role) must request authorization Up to two account managers Send request to

37 Support for How-to help on ExpressLane, electronic forms, etc. For technical issues, please provide a screen shot certhelp@gapsc.com

38 Thank you! Skype: chuck_mccampbell_2574 Phone: (404)

39 Assessment Program Updates GASPA November 20, 2013 Anne Marie Fenton 39

40 GACE Update 40

41 GACE Question #1

42 Answer: Question #1

43 New Program (ETS) At launch (October 2013), all tests are offered via computer only, except for the performance portion of American Sign Language. Due to new technologies, most tests (not all) contain selected response items only with immediate feedback. All tests are customized for Georgia and aligned with state and national standards for educator preparation and with state standards for the P-12 student curriculum.

44 Cost for the GACE Previous Program: No price increase in past 7 years (except one $5 registration fee increase) Previous CBT fee was $30 with ES Content assessment: $125 (one test); $195 (assessment) New Program: No price increase in next 7 years; price goes down $5.00 over time New CBT is $28 with ETS Content assessment: $123 (one test); $193 (assessment)

45 MyPSC Account To be able to register for any GACE (except Paraprofessional), all examinees must have a MyPSC Account ( The examinee s name in MyPSC must match exactly as it appears on the photo ID that will be used when seeking admission to the test center to take a GACE assessment. If not, the examinee will not be admitted.

46 Steps for Examinees: MyPSC If the examinee already has a MyPSC Account, he/she should verify that the account is registered under his/her legal name. Make sure the name on the MyPSC account matches the valid identification documents the examinee will be showing at the test site administration.

47 Reasons for Testing Program Admission Assessment (formerly Basic Skills) 1. I am testing for admission to a Georgia educator preparation program and need to take the Program Admission Assessment (formerly Basic Skills Assessment). Content Assessment College/University Programs 2. I am enrolled in a Georgia-approved program in an undergraduate teaching field, or in Educational Leadership, Media, School Psychology, or Counseling. 3. I am seeking admission to/enrolled in a Georgia-approved M.A.T.; M.Ed. that leads to certification; Certification Only; or Post-Baccalaureate program. 4. I am enrolled in an out-of-state (non-georgia) college/university (could be at the undergraduate or graduate level) educator preparation program that requires field experiences and/or student teaching that I will do in Georgia schools. 5. I am enrolled in a college/institution and am testing in a teaching field different from my first teaching preparation field. 6. I have already completed a Georgia college/university preparation program and am testing for certification.

48 Reasons for Testing GaTAPP/Non-Traditional (School System, RESA, Organization) Programs 7. I am seeking admission to a GaTAPP program and am testing to meet the content assessment requirement(s). 8. I am enrolled in a GaTAPP program and am testing to meet the content assessment requirement(s). Adding a Field 9. I hold a Georgia professional teaching certificate and am adding a teaching field or academic content concentration(s) Out of State 10. I am a graduate of an out-of-state (non-georgia) educator preparation program and am seeking Georgia certification 11. I hold an educator certificate in another state and am seeking Georgia certification.

49 Reasons for Testing Other Reasons 12. I hold a Georgia non-renewable teaching certificate and am seeking professional certification. 13. I am testing to meet the requirements in my letter of eligibility from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. 14. I teach in a Georgia Charter School with no requirement for certification and am testing to meet Highly Qualified Teacher requirements. 15. I teach in a Georgia private school that may or may not require certification and am testing to earn state certification.

50 GACE Question #2

51 Answer: Question #2

52 View Test Design and Framework

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54 Review GaPSC Program Rules Rules/home.aspx

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56 Review CCGPS State Standards

57 Register for Live Webinars

58 INTERACTIVE PRACTICE TESTS

59 Two types of free tutorials are available Online Calculator For test takers taking Mathematics, Middle Grades Mathematics, Special Education Mathematics and Science Alternate Character Toolbar For test takers taking French, German, or Spanish

60 View Workshop Video preparing_candidates/

61 Invitation Become a GACE Test Site ctas@ets.org 61

62 GACE Question #3

63 Answer: Question #3

64 Help for Examinees GACE assistance GACE Website: Calls about any aspect of GACE (M-F, 7am 6pm) s from all test takers about the new testing program: GaPSC assistance (regarding certification or MyPSC):

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66 About edtpa The edtpa is a subject-specific performance assessment administered during a candidate s student teaching. It has been designed to be educative and predictive of effective teaching and student learning. The assessment, developed by Stanford University, has been field tested in over 25 states, including 8 IHEs in Georgia. This spring a large number of our private and public IHEs are piloting it with some of their programs. 66

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68 Rubric Progression Expanding repertoire of skills & strategies Deepening of rationale and reflection 1 5 Not Ready Teacher Focus Early Beginning Teacher Highly Accomplished Beginning Teacher Student Focus Whole Class Fragmented or Indiscriminate Individuals/ Flex. Groups Intentional & Well Executed

69 Benefits Educative to inform candidates and program improvement Collaboration: IHE/LEA Informing induction programs Program Accountability 69

70 Projected Timeline Spring 2013-Fall 2013 Finalize policy incorporating edtpa Introductory/Exploratory year for providers Exploratory/Scaling Up year for providers Partial Implementation (each provider implements edtpa with a subset/all of programs, but not consequential yet) Full Implementation (each provider implements edtpa for all programs, consequential) 70

71 For a helpful brief overview of edtpa called, Using the edtpa, please access: then click on Using edtpa (PDF). Access Summary Report posted

72 Who Scores? 50% IHE faculty and 50% P-12 Educators who: Are subject matter experts; AND Have experience mentoring or supervising beginning teachers; AND Have taught in that subject in the past 5 years; OR Taught methods or supervised student teachers in that field: OR Administer teacher preparation programs 72

73 Invitation Become a Scorer 73

74 Educator Ethics Assessment 74

75 Georgia s Educator Ethics Assessment Looking for a well-planned sequence of experiences based on the 11 standards in the Ga. Code of Ethics that: Establishes solid knowledge among the educator community (beginning with pre-service teachers and new teachers) of the Code of Ethics and the regulatory, dispositional, and ethical frameworks it represents Elevates behavior and encourages compliant, ethical actions and decisions Promote student safety and welfare Assist teachers with decisions Bear public scrutiny Inspire public confidence

76 Recap: Broad Goals of Project Methodology Asynchronous e-learning for training and assessment Courseware and platform built by ETS vendor ETS/GA team to guide, provide expertise, supervise Modular approach to learning

77 Approaches Theme and Center Point: The Professional Educator Like other professions, with special values, rules, duties, and public responsibilities All of which have to be balanced All of which have to be learned and practiced

78 Approaches (cont d.) Tone: Peer-to-peer, professional-to-professional NOT lecture, superior-to-underling High attention to engagement Use video scenarios, storytelling Favor shorter modules Positive modeling

79 Approaches (cont d.) Establish and rely on shared and balanced normative values Care for every student but that s not the only value Balanced, in part, with firm and detailed approach to regulatory requirements Balancing short- and long-term consequences Explored in collaborative workshop

80 Outline of Modules 1. Introduce Interest: The Professional Educator 2. Introduce Awareness: Overview of the Georgia Professional Educator 3. Introduce Knowledge: The Professional Educator and the Student 4. Introduce Knowledge: The Professional Educator, the School, and the Community 5. Advance Knowledge: The Georgia Professional Educator 6. Experience Knowledge: Ethical Decision Making for the Professional Educator.

81 Contact Information Phone: Skype: annemarie_fenton_2654