Certification Information

Certification:

All teachers, school administrators, paraprofessionals, and service personnel working in Buford City Schools are required to hold valid certification appropriate to their role, subject area, and grade level. Certification is governed by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), which sets the standards and guidelines for credentialing educators across the state.

The GaPSC ensures all professionals meet required preparation, training, and competency standards to serve in Georgia’s public schools.

Resources

To explore certification eligibility, testing, reciprocity for out-of-state or international credentials, and application procedures, please refer to the official GaPSC website at www.gapsc.com

If you are applying for a certification or have been issued a certification by the PSC, please be sure to create your MyPSC account here.

If you plan to complete a higher degree, please ensure it is approved by the PSC using the Certification Upgrade Advisor

Transcripts

Official transcripts showing degree conferral must be submitted directly from the issuing institution to the GaPSC. 

Electronic transcripts should be sent to: [email protected]

GaPSC - approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies

GACE Testing

For information on required assessments and registration, please visit the GACE website. GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) is the approved testing program for Georgia educators.