Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements for CSRA RESA Teacher Academy for Preparation & Pedagogy (TAPP) 

STEP 1 - Am I eligible for the GaTAPP Comprehensive Path?

1. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from a PSC-Approved accredited college or university?

• If no, stop here. Without a Bachelor’s degree you are not eligible for the CSRA RESA GaTAPP program.

• If yes, please continue.

2. Have you completed a teacher education program including successfully completing student teaching or held a Clear Renewable teaching certificate in Georgia or any other state?

• If yes, stop here. You are not eligible for participation in the GaTAPP program.

• If no, please continue.

3. Have you taken and passed the Georgia Educator Ethics Exit assessment (Test 360)?

• Candidates entering state-approved teacher preparation programs must take and complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Exit assessment (Test 360) prior to program admission.

• This test may be accessed at www.gace.ets.org. Cost is $30.00.

4. Do you have the dispositions to teach?

• All non-traditional path participants shall be required, by path completion, to demonstrate the following dispositions:

• Do you have an appreciation of the diversity of the students, the staff, and the community and capitalize on the richness of that diversity;

• Are your interactions with adults and children friendly, warm, caring, polite, respectful, and developmentally and culturally appropriate;

• Do you value a culture of learning where students are committed to the value of the subject, accept the teacher’s high expectations, and take pride in quality work and conduct;

• Do you respond appropriately, respectfully, and successfully to student behavior;

• Do you intend to provide directions, procedures, and oral and written language that are communicated clearly and accurately;

• Do you believe in demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness by adjusting lessons, responding to students, and being persistent in your effort to teach all students;

• Do you value maintaining, accurate, complete records of student assignments and learning and of non-instructional activities;

• Do you recognize the value of frequently and successfully providing instructional information and student progress information to parents and engaging families in the school program;

• Are you supportive of and cooperative with colleagues and volunteers and are you willing to make substantial contributions to school and district projects;

• Would you be willing to actively seek professional development to enhance content and pedagogical skills and actively assist other educators;

• Would you proactively serve all students, challenge negative attitudes, and take a leadership role in high quality decision-making;

• Would you be committed to understanding and actively participating in the school’s School Improvement process;

• Would you commit to understanding and practicing the Georgia Code of Ethics; and

• Would you be committed to reflect on your teaching practices, analyze student achievement data, and make adjustments to your performance based on results?

• If you do not believe you have these dispositions (qualities), stop here. The teacher-candidate’s dispositions to teach students at the grade level and in the field of interest is critical;

• If you believe that you do possess these dispositions, please continue to Step 2.

STEP 2 - I am eligible for the GaTAPP Comprehensive Path. Now What?

You will need to complete the application process with CSRA RESA.

All of the following items must be received before your application can be processed:

1. Completed Candidate Application Form

2. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

These can be emailed directly to esther@csraresa.org, mailed directly to the CSRA RESA office, or be hand delivered by you. If you choose to hand deliver the transcripts, please be sure not to open the envelope as they will not be considered official and will not be accepted. NOTE: You may want to order more than one official copy as employing school systems will need an official set as well.

3. Your professional resume and two letters of reference

4. Payment of Application Fee - $40.00. CSRA RESA accepts cash, check or money orders.

Complete Application Packet can be mailed or hand-delivered to:

ATTN: TAPP Administrative Assistant

CSRA RESA

4683 Augusta Hwy, SE

Dearing, GA 30808

Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. You should receive an eligibility letter within 2 weeks (usually less) of the application being received by CSRA RESA.