What is Georgia TAPP?
The Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) is an alternate pathway for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, who did not complete a traditional teacher education degree program, and who want to transition to the teaching profession. To be responsive to the needs of its members, North Georgia RESA works collaboratively with schools and systems to mitigate teacher shortages through its commitment to a rigorous yet highly supportive alternative preparation program. The goal of the GaTAPP pathway is to equip teacher candidates with the necessary skills for initial success in their classrooms through concentrated training opportunities. Such training coupled with quality, on the job learning supported by supervisors, mentors and administrators establishes an induction program that will nurture the growth of teacher candidates.
What is Alternative Certification
The North Georgia RESA Alternative Preparation Program is a classroom-based teacher preparation program for individuals who have the basic qualifications to teach. It is an alternative option for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree or higher but who did not complete teacher education requirements as part of their degree programs and have never been certified in any state. It is an intense internship/induction program that seeks to equip teacher-candidates with the skills to ensure a reasonable expectation of initial success in their classrooms. It puts in place a supervised internship/induction program that will help teacher-candidates move toward subsequent mastery of teaching.
We believe that an effective Teacher Alternative Preparation Program provides unique opportunities to use advanced learning in real school situations. It provides planned field experiences with supervision. It provides research-based, comprehensive content. It provides interaction with other learners and exemplary instructors.
We believe that every teacher candidate should be prepared to recognize the diversity that each learner brings to the education process and modify the learning environment to accommodate values and culture of the learner, individual learning styles, and personal experiences, as well as talents and interests.
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GaTAPP Informational Packet
Open and review our GaTAPP Informational Packet to learn more about the GaTAPP program, eligibility requirements, application process, and what to expect as a candidate.
This is a great first step to see if GaTAPP is the right path for your teaching career!
GaTAPP Application
Are you ready to apply? Download your application and get started today!
Mail your completed application to:
NGRESA Professional Learning Department
489 Highland Crossing
East Ellijay, GA 30540
Key Features of GaTAPP
Flexible Career Path: Work as teachers while working on certification
Flexibility & Accessibility: Coursework and professional development sessions are designed to accomodate the working professional
Comprehensive Support: Candidate Support Team throughout the program
Competancy-Based: Knowledge and skills developed through evidence=based assessments and observations
Field-Specific Preparation: Recieve targeted training for specific teaching fields
Tuition and Fees
All costs include tuition, books, supervisor, and mentor fees.
Application fee - $75.00 Tuition Down Payment - $1,000.00
Essentials of Effective Teacher - Summer Course - $650.00
2-year Tuition: $6,000.00
Application Fee, Tuition Down Payment, and Essentials of Effective Teacher fees due at enrollment.
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Contact Information
Nicole Moneyham, Director of Professional Learning - nicole.moneyham@ngresa.org.
Darcie Pritchett, Professional Learning Coordinator - darcie.pritchett@ngresa.org.