Georgia Teacher Academy: Alternative Certification Program Overview
Learn about GaTAPP, an alternative certification program in Georgia for individuals with non-education degrees who aspire to become educators. Discover eligibility criteria, certificate fields offered, and more.
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Georgia Teacher Academy Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation & Pedagogy for Preparation & Pedagogy GaTAPP GaTAPP
What is GaTAPP What is GaTAPP GaTAPP is an alternative certification program for those who desire to become an educator and have an existing degree (bachelor s or higher) in a field other than education from an accredited institution and have been employed by a regionally accredited school district as a classroom teacher
TAPP Does Not Serve the Following TAPP Does Not Serve the Following Para-professionals Substitute teachers Individuals seeking a service certificate (Ex: Counseling, Media Specialists, etc.) Individuals seeking a college degree
Certificate Fields Offered Certificate Fields Offered Elementary Education (P-5) Elementary Education Add-On Middle Grades (4-8) All Content Areas High School (6-12) All Content Areas CTAE P-12 certificates including special education, art, music, PE, health, foreign language
How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? #1 Have you been employed by a school district as a teacher of record If yes, continue
How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? #2 Do you hold at least a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA** *Some CTAE certifications require only an associate s degree with work experience. Contact PL if this is the case **GPA < 2.5 may be accepted given certain conditions. Contact PL if this is the case If yes, continue
How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? #3 Do you have a passing score on the GACE Content Assessment, if offered in your field If yes, continue
How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? How Do I Know if I am Eligible for GaTAPP? #4 Do you have a passing score on the GACE Ethics ASSESSMENT If yes, continue
If I Meet the Admission Requirements, If I Meet the Admission Requirements, What Do I Do Next? What Do I Do Next? 1.Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended 2. Complete the Pioneer RESA GaTAPP application packet which can be found at GaTAPP | Pioneer RESA. Parts of the application require signatures from district employees and other administrators 3. Schedule a face-to-face appointment for the review of your application by contacting Pioneer RESA s Professional Learning Office at 706-865-2141
Once Admitted, What Support Will I Have? Once Admitted, What Support Will I Have? Each candidate will have a support team through Pioneer RESA The Support Team is comprised of the TAPP candidate, a school-based administrator, a school-assigned mentor and a Pioneer RESA assigned Supervisor
What is the Attendance Policy? What is the Attendance Policy? It is the expectation that all participants will be present at all TAPP events TAPP requirements take priority over other extra-curricular duties and responsibilities Should an emergency occur and you are unable to attend a TAPP session, it is your responsibility to notify your instructor
What is the Cost of the Program for What is the Cost of the Program for Member Systems? Member Systems? Early Childhood Education Add-On: $4500 All Other Fields: $6000 Payment options: Payment in full by last business day of September OR $600/month (September June)
What is the Format of Pioneer RESAs What is the Format of Pioneer RESA s GaTAPP Program? GaTAPP Program? Pioneer RESA offers a Hybrid program with both face-to-face and online requirements. Course dates and times will be provided when accepted into the program.
What do I Have to do to Complete the What do I Have to do to Complete the Program? Program? Complete all program requirements (courses, assignments, etc.). Receive a rating of proficient or better on all required assessments. Attend all face-to-face and/or online sessions. Pay tuition in full.
Have Additional Questions? Have Additional Questions? Please email Colleen Bowers Professional Learning Specialist cbowers@pioneerresa.org
