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certification REQUIREMENTS
certification REQUIREMENTS
GACE ASSESSMENTS
GACE ASSESSMENTS
GACE Ethics for Leaders Assessment
The GACE Ethics for Leaders assessment is designed for educational leaders (principals/assistant principals and superintendents/assistant superintendents). It focuses on the unique role educational leaders play in fostering an ethical and professional culture within their schools. The modules include many of the same scenarios contained in the Georgia Educator Ethics assessment. Leaders are asked to consider these from the perspective of an educational leader. It also includes scenarios that educational leaders might encounter within the school, or amongst colleagues and other school administrators. This must be completed prior to program admission.
Educational Leadership - Tier I Assessment
Candidates enrolled in Tier I Educational Leadership programs must attempt the Educational Leadership - Tier I assessment prior to program completion and must pass the assessment to obtain an Educational Leadership Tier I Certificate. The GACE has been updated to align with new educational leadership standards as described in GaPSC Educator Preparation Rule 505-3-.77. The Educational Leadership assessment is comprised of one test.
GACE Update
As of July 1, 2025, examinees taking the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE®) must use the NEW WEBSITE to create their user accounts, register for assessments, schedule testing appointments, and access their assessment results.
APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATION
APPLYING FOR CERTIFICATION
Steps to Apply for the PSC Tier I Educational Leadership Certificate
Take and pass the GACE content assessment for educational leadership (you can take the assessment at any point during your Tier I program).
For certification, all candidates must complete the Program Completion Survey to initiate the certification application process.
Complete the online application for certification via your MyPSC account.
Request an official GSU transcript via your PAWS account to be sent to the PSC. If you are an M.Ed. candidate, please request your transcript after your degree has been conferred before requesting it.
For additional assistance with Step 2, you may contact Certification Officer, Basja Tibbs, at btibbs@gsu.edu or the CEHD Certification Office at cehdcert@gsu.edu.
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