• What is the GACE program?
• What is Academic Resource Services?
• What are the tests and the registration fees?
• How do I prepare for the test?
• How many times may I retake a test?
• How do I register for a test?
• May I request alternative testing arrangements for my disability?
• When will my test scores be available?
• How will I receive my scores?
• What is the passing requirement?

What is the GACE program?

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) initiated the development of the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE™), a new assessment program for individuals seeking Georgia educator certification. The assessments is fully aligned with national standards, the Georgia Performance Standards for PreKindergarten through Grade 12, and the Georgia educator preparation rules.  Please refer to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Web site at www.gapsc.com for more information. [Top of Page]

What is Academic Resource Services?

Started in 2001 Academic Resource Services provides well-developed teacher preparation workshops in the areas of math, reading, and writing and workbooks and videos featuring test content based material for the GACEtm test series.  Classes are not simply test taking strategy sessions but intensive preparation series presented by professionals who focus on the key concepts of the GACE. [Top of Page]

What are the tests and the registration fees?

Following is a list of GACE tests and their associated fees.* Basic Skills Assessment ($25 fee per test—assessment composed of three tests) Basic Skills: Reading, Mathematics, Writing Professional Pedagogy Assessment ($65 fee per test—assessment composed of two tests) Professional Pedagogy Paraprofessional Assessment ($35 test fee) Paraprofessional Middle Grades Content Assessments ($65 test fee) Middle Grades Language Arts Middle Grades Mathematics Middle Grades Reading Middle Grades Science Middle Grades Social Science Other Content Assessments ($65 fee per test—each assessment composed of two tests) Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Business Education Chemistry Early Childhood Education Economics English English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Family and Consumer Sciences Education French Geography German Health and Physical Education Health Education History Marketing Education Mathematics Media Specialist Music Physics Political Science Reading School Counseling School Psychology Science Spanish Special Education Academic Content Concentrations Special Education Adapted Curriculum Special Education Deaf Education Special Education General Curriculum Technology Education * There is an additional nonrefundable registration processing fee of $20 for each test date. [Top of Page]

	How do I prepare for the test?
	For preparation guides for the tests see Study Guide/Video.  For Workshop dates and locations see Registration [Top of Page]

	How many times may I retake a test?
	There is no limit to the number of times you may take each GACE test. Tests may be taken on the same or separate test administration dates. [Top of Page]

	How do I register for a test?
	Beginning in September 2006, you may register for the GACE at gace.nesinc.com. The 2006–2007 GACE Registration Bulletin, which contains complete registration and testing information, will also be available at gace.nesinc.com.. [Top of Page]

	May I request alternative testing arrangements for my disability?
	Yes. Instructions for registering for alternative testing arrangements will be provided in the 2006–2007 GACE Registration Bulletin at gace.nesinc.com.. [Top of Page]

When will my test scores be available?

See "Test Dates" for a list of the score report dates for the 2006–2007 test administration year. Unofficial score reports will be available on the Internet by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the score report date for the test administration. Official examinee scores will be mailed on the score report date. Please note that score reports for the November 2006 test administration will not be available until after passing standards are set. [Top of Page]

	How will I receive my scores?
	Your official score report will be mailed to you by U.S. mail on the score report date published in “Test Dates.” You may also choose to access your unofficial scores on the Internet. If you register on the Internet, you may also request to have your unofficial scores sent to you by e-mail. [Top of Page]

	What is the passing requirement?
	GACE passing requirements will be available after the passing standard for each GACE test is established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission based on input from committees of educators.