PRS - GaPSC

Transition Points. Key points in an approved preparation program when a professional education unit
assesses candidate knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to determine if candidates are ready to
proceed to the next stage in a preparation program. Standard 2 requires transition points upon program
entry, at appropriate point(s) during program, and upon program completion.
Unit. See Professional Education Unit.
Unit Head. The individual designated to provide leadership for the professional education unit (e.g. dean,
director, or chair), with the authority and responsibility for its overall administration and operation.
Unit Operations. Activities undertaken pertaining to governance, planning, budget, personnel, facilities,
services and procedures such as advising and admission, and resources that support the professional
education unit’s mission in preparing candidates.
Unit Review. Process by which the GaPSC applies state standards for the preparation of education
personnel to the professional education unit.
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