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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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