Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy Michelle Pitts - TAPP Coordinator Lynn Ridgeway- TAPP Field Supervisor Jim Isenberg- TAPP Field Supervisor Debbie Collins- TAPP Field Supervisor Christi Peterman- TAPP Field Supervisor Joni Hurt- TAPP Administrative Assistant All Questions to: TAPP@griffinresa.net

TAPP An alternative certification route for individuals who did not complete teacher certification requirements as part of their degree program.

TAPP Utilized by the state of Georgia to address teacher shortage issues or to fill high need areas. Enables individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher to earn teacher certification. Offered by various program providers throughout Georgia.

TAPP Supervised internship/induction program with the goal of producing proficient teachers. Two-year comprehensive program

TAPP Successes We have many candidates who have been nominated and/or selected as school or system “Teacher of the Year.” Some have continued to become Administrators. Griffin RESA has 119 candidates currently participating in our program.

TAPP Eligibility Requirements Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree Passing score for GACE I (Program Admission) Or exempt with test scores (verbal/math): SAT: 1000 ACT: 43 GRE: 1030 Passing score for GACE II Content Assessment Secure a teaching position with a SACS Accredited school (Southern Association of College and Schools)

TAPP Fees $4500 for Year I ($375 per month) $1600 for Year II ($133.33 per month) * Payroll deducted in Monthly Installments *These are FY 15 fees and are subject to change for next year. (Non-member system and Private school fees are different.)

Payroll Deduction of Fees The systems have agreed to provide payroll deduction of fees. The system will pay the cost upfront then deduct the cost from the employee’s monthly paycheck. Example for Year I fees: $375 per month will be deducted for 12 months. Example for Year II fees: $133 per month will be deducted for 12 months.

Thank you to our member systems This agreement with the systems will help alleviate the financial hardship on TAPP candidates. If a candidate withdraws from TAPP, he/she will be responsible for repayment to the system.

Griffin RESA TAPP Services Butts Henry Lamar Newton Pike Spalding Upson Fayette

Approved Certification Areas: Secondary Education (6-12) English Mathematics Science Social Studies Business, Technology, Family/Consumer Science

Approved Certification Areas: Middle Grades (4-8) Language Arts Math Science Social Science Reading

Additional Certification Areas Early Childhood Certification Foreign Language Music, Art, Health/Physical Education Special Education General Curriculum Special Education Adaptive Curriculum CTAE

Completion Requirements Proficient Portfolio Proficient Observations by the TAPP Coordinator or Field Supervisor Proficient Observations by the building level Administrator Completion of required coursework. Passing scores on GAPSC Ethics and edTPA Assessments Attend monthly TAPP seminars

Required Coursework Identification of the Exceptional Child – (P-12 in all areas) The Teaching of Reading (P-12) – (Only elementary, middle, and special education) Additional seminars held monthly by TAPP Coordinator

Griffin RESA Thank you for your interest in TAPP. Thank you to the Human Resource Directors from our member school systems for their presence and participation in tonight’s information session.

Conclusion Comments from Dr. Stephanie Gordy, Executive Director, Griffin RESA. Comments from Human Resource Directors. General questions from the audience. Please hold specific, individual questions for discussions with the HR Directors or TAPP Coordinator.

For more information www.griffinresa.net www.gapsc.com www.gace.ets.org