Informational Meetings

January 26th @ 6 pm (Zoom)

February 13th @ 2 pm (Zoom)

March 5th @ 6 pm Columbus Library on Macon Road

March 11th @ 6 pm (Zoom)

   Key Information

• Getting Started:  6 Steps for MCSD GaTAPP 

                        MCSD GaTAPP Frequently Asked Questions

Next Cohort Information

MCSD GaTAPP Application for the next cohort:

January 30th-May 10th

Required GACE Assessments should be taken no later than April 19, 2026

Required unpaid training for selected MCSD GaTAPP 26-27 Cohort candidates occurs

July 6-17, M-F and July 20-21

                                              What is GaTAPP?

The Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) is an 18 month to three-year job-embedded, classroom-based non-traditional teacher preparation program for candidates to earn an induction teaching certificate. This is not intended to replace college teacher education programs, but is tailored for individuals who meet the program requirements and desire to transition into a career in education.

GaTAPP seeks to equip candidates with the skills to ensure a reasonable expectation of initial success in the classroom while participating in an internship/induction program to facilitate and monitor the move toward teaching mastery. The same rigorous standards as that of a traditional teacher-training program are the foundations for GaTAPP.

Candidates who successfully complete the MCSD GaTAPP program will meet the requirements for an induction teaching certificate issued by the state of Georgia .

 Meeting the admission requirements is not a guarantee of an interview nor acceptance into MCSD GaTAPP.  Candidates may not be enrolled in another degree, certification, nor endorsement program while in MCSD TAPP.