Georgia TAPP

 
 
 



Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy

The Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) is an alternative pathway for individuals to seek certification. It is primarily designed for individuals who wish to transition into teaching from another career path, did not complete a teacher education program, have never held a clear, renewable teaching certificate, and have secured a teaching position with a Georgia accredited school system.  

This classroom-based teacher preparation is designed for individuals who have the basic qualifications to teach but have not completed a teacher preparation program as part of their college degree. The program begins with The Essentials of Effective Teaching Course. which seeks to equip the candidates with the necessary skills for initial success in their classrooms. The pedagogy- aspect of the program provides the skills, knowledge, and dispositions required to obtain a Professional Teaching Certificate. Candidates complete the requirements of the program while employed as full-time classroom teachers. Candidates can complete the program within a one-to-three-year time frame.




The GaTAPP Program is Designed for individuals who:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

  • Wish to transition teaching from another career path

  • Have not completed a teacher education program

  • Have never held a clear and renewable (professional) teaching certificate

  • Have secured a teaching position with a Georgia accredited school system




Program Overview

GaTAPP is a job-embedded, 12–24- month program. The time frame depends on the certification area. Candidates will be required to complete the Essential Course during July, monthly Saturday seminars, and other professional learning as required. 

All instruction is face-to-face with individualized support. Candidates are required to complete a variety of seminars and professional learning sessions. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions and assignments must be submitted on time. 

In order to complete the program, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in 24 competencies and 14 dispositions. A Candidate Support Team comprised of an administrator, mentor, RESA Supervisor, and content specialist provides individualized support throughout the program.



Admission Requirements

  • Secure a job offer for a teaching position in a local system in the SWGA RESA area.

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.

  • Pass the content area GACE appropriate for the certification area desired and teaching position.

  • Special Education candidates must pass an additional GACE content before program completion.

  • Complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (GACE Test 360). Please select SWGA RESA as a score recipient.

  • Provide official transcripts from all colleges or universities.




GaTAPP Coaches

For more information about GaTAPP, please contact

Janna Beanblossom | GaTAPP Director | jbeanblossom@swresa.org
Dr. Angelia Davis | GaTAPP Assistant Director | adavis@swresa.org
Jennifer Majors | GaTAPP Registrar | jmajors@swresa.org