The Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GATAPP) is an alternative certification program in Georgia designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and want to become certified teachers. The program is intended for individuals looking for a career change and others who did not complete a traditional teacher preparation program.
Pay $55 Application Fee • Tuition & Fees • Program Overview • Program Materials • Essentials Course Only • Contact Information
Cohort Information
Two Cohorts per Fiscal Year
Summer Cohorts begin in June
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Completed applications are due in early June.
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Summer cohorts begin with the "Essentials of Effective Teaching" course.
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This course is a 2 week course in June.
Winter Cohorts begin in January
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Completed applications are due in early December.
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Winter cohorts begin with "Orientation".
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Winter cohorts must attend the complete "Essentials of Effective Teaching" course held the following July.
Summer Essentials will be held in 2 sessions this year
Session time will be 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Do I Qualify?
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Secure a job offer for a teaching position in a local system in the First District RESA area.
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Hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in a related field of study.
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Pass the content area GACE appropriate for the certification area desired and teaching position.
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Special Education candidates must pass the appropriate GACE before program completion.
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Hold a teaching certificate, waiver, permit, or proof of application for one by the employing local system.
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Complete the Educator Ethics 360.
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Provide official transcripts from all colleges or universities.
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Obtain a Georgia Criminal History Report & fingerprinting with your local school system.
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Submit a complete application packet.
Note: Applicants should not have:
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Completed student teaching in undergraduate or graduate work.
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Held a Clear Renewable Teaching or Technical Specialist certificate.
How Do I Apply?
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Application Fee – $55.00 (non-refundable, money order or online)
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To pay online, click here.
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Please do not mail cash.
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Candidate Assurance Form (click here - upload while completing application)
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Administrator Assurance Form (click here - upload while completing application)
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School System Assurance Form/Partnership Agreement (click here - upload while completing application)
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Participant, Mentor and Administrator data summary form (click here - upload while completing application)
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Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
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Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application purposes; however, official transcripts are required for admittance into the GaTAPP program.
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Teaching Certificate
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Two letters of recommendation (ex: Former Employer, Supervisor, Principal, etc.)
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Proof of completion of the GA Education Ethics Assessment 360
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Proof of completion of the appropriate GACE content-area assessment. All three of the following must be aligned upon admittance and remain aligned until program completion:
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1) teaching position
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2) GACE content-area assessment
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3) certification field the candidate is seeking.
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Note: The processing of an application does not begin until the fee is paid. Once completed applications are reviewed, candidates will be notified of application status via email.