Professional Learning Verification is mandatory for all certified employees to ensure the completion of professional learning, according to GaPSC requirements. Full-time Atlanta Public School employees are evaluated by the Teacher Keys Effectiveness Systems (TKES), LKES, SKES, and EPAT. Professional Learning Goals are connected to every active employee’s satisfactory Performance Evaluation, which will satisfy Professional Learning. Any PLU credits completed and achieved outside of APS should be uploaded to the educator’s ELiS platform using the transcript outlining the course(s) completed and PLU credits earned for evaluation and review.
If you separate from the district before your renewal is completed, you will be expected to provide documentation of 100 clock hours or 10 PLUs within your 5-year renewal certification validity window (Effective-Expiration Date). 10 clock hours = 1 PLU, so if you have over 100 clock hours, within your 5-year window, you will also satisfy the requirement. Educators must submit their Professional Learning Unit transcripts to APS Certification Department at certification@atlanta.k12.ga.us to be uploaded to GaPSC. Your learning credit hours may be accessed on your KickUp account (for APS-lead training) or from the organization in which you received your professional learning.
