First District RESAFirst District RESA
GATAPP Program

Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy

Transform your career into teaching excellence. Earn your teaching certificate while working as a teacher of record in your own classroom with comprehensive mentorship and support.

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Program Features

Everything you need to transition from your current career to teaching

Clear Renewable Certificate

Earn your teaching certificate while working as a teacher of record in your own classroom.

Flexible Schedule

Evening and weekend classes designed for working professionals, with online and in-person options.

Mentorship Program

One-on-one support from experienced educators throughout your certification journey.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Research-based coursework covering classroom management, instructional strategies, and assessment.

Job Placement Support

Strong partnerships with local school systems for placement opportunities.

Ongoing Support

Continued professional development and support even after certification completion.

Everything You Need to Know

Explore program requirements, application process, and available cohorts

Eligibility Requirements

Secure a job offer for a teaching position in a local system in the First District RESA area
Hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in a related field of study
Pass the content area GACE appropriate for the certification area desired and teaching position
Special Education candidates must pass the appropriate GACE before program completion
Hold a teaching certificate, waiver, permit, or proof of application for one by the employing local system
Complete the Educator Ethics 360
Provide official transcripts from all colleges or universities
Obtain a Georgia Criminal History Report & fingerprinting with your local school system
Submit a complete application packet

Disqualifiers

Applicants should NOT have:

×Completed student teaching in undergraduate or graduate work
×Held a Clear Renewable Teaching or Technical Specialist certificate

GACE Alignment

All three must be aligned and remain aligned:

  1. Teaching position
  2. GACE content-area assessment
  3. Certification field the candidate is seeking

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Join hundreds of successful GATAPP graduates who have transformed their careers and are making a difference in Georgia classrooms.

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