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Certification 

The state of Georgia allows individuals from outside professions to enter a classroom as the teacher of record as long as they remain Highly Qualified to teach. One of the requirements for remaining HQ to teach is enrolling in, and progressing through, a Georgia-approved teacher/educator certification program throughout your time in the classroom. Thus, ALL teachers who are not already certified MUST enroll in a Georgia-approved preparation program AND remain in good standing throughout their corps commitment.

Follow the steps linked below to learn about our certification endorsements and options. 

CERTIFICATION OPTIONS

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Application

Deadline:

June 15th, 2021 

Who is eligible?

OPEN TO ALL CONTENT AREAS EXCEPT ELEMENTARY & SPANISH 

Apply directly through their website. 

Master's + Certification Option

MERCER UNIVERSITY 

 

Application

Deadline:

ASAP

Spring 2021

Who is eligible?

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS + OTHER CONTENT AREAS AS WELL!

 ROLLING APPLICATION so apply as soon as you decide to go with this option!

Apply directly through their website.

Master's + Certification Option

GEORGIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION (GCSA)

 
Application
Deadline:
July 2021

Who is eligible?
ALL APS & FULTON COUNTY TEACHERS NOT WANTING TO PURSUE A MASTER'S DEGREE 



Reach out to Angela for the TFA-specific registration link.




Certification Only Option

CLAYTON COUNTY GaTAPP 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

 

 

Application 

Deadline:

July 2021

Who is eligible?

FOR TEACHERS HIRED BY CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHO DO NOT WISH TO PURSUE A MASTER'S DEGREE. 

To apply follow the steps on their website found HERE.

Certification Only Option

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