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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

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Application

Deadline:

June 15th, 2021 

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Who is eligible?

OPEN TO ALL CONTENT AREAS EXCEPT ELEMENTARY & SPANISH 

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Apply directly through their website. 

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Master's + Certification Option

MERCER UNIVERSITY 

 

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Application

Deadline:

ASAP

Spring 2021

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Who is eligible?

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS + OTHER CONTENT AREAS AS WELL!

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

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Apply directly through their website.

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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

 

 

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Application 

Deadline:

July 2021

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Who is eligible?

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

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To apply follow the steps on their website found HERE.

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Certification Only Option

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