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Pathways to Teaching<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

GACE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

PSC<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Application<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Schools\/Subject<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Program of Study<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\nPathways to Become a Teacher<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n
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\u00a0MCSD GaTAPP<\/a><\/li>\n
Chattahoochee-Flint RESA TAPP<\/a><\/li>\n
Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) <\/a>Columbus State University is only one option for a MAT.\u00a0 Visit the\u00a0<\/span>Georgia Professional Standards Commission\u00a0for a list of approved certification providers<\/a>.<\/li>\n
Strategic Waiver (contact a Human Resources Partner – see contacts for email addresses)<\/li>\n
Military Support (contact a Human Resources Partner – see contacts for email addresses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Admission Requirements for MCSD TAPP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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Willing to commit to 18-36 months of intense<\/span> on and off the job learning including but not limited to on-line coursework, in-person and\/or virtual trainings, Saturday Seminars, field experiences, observations, meetings, state assessments, and a final pedagogy assessment\/portfolio.<\/li>\n
Willing to commit to a minimum of 3 years teaching MCSD students in a high needs subject area\/field and school<\/li>\n
Bachelor’s Degree (excludes designated career fields)<\/li>\n
2.7\u00a0 preferred or above GPA on most recent degree (if applicable)<\/li>\n
GACE Educator Ethics Assessment (351)<\/a><\/li>\n
GACE content\/subject assessment<\/a> for certification seeking (not applicable for designated Career and Special Education candidates for admission)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note:\u00a0 The GACE Educator Ethics 351 and content assessments are different.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Official transcripts from each<\/span> college attended sent directly by the institution to mail@gapsc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If the college cannot email an official\u00a0 digital transcript, the transcript should be mailed to:<\/p>\n
Georgia Professional Standards Commission<\/p>\n
200 Piedmont Avenue SE<\/p>\n
Suite 1716 West Tower<\/p>\n
Atlanta, GA 30334-9032<\/p>\n
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Have not completed student teaching nor earned certification in any state, country, or territory<\/span><\/li>\n
Submitted MCSD TAPP application <\/a>by the cohort deadline followed by a TAPP interview<\/li>\n
Selected candidates must be offered and accept a full-time teaching position in a MCSD TAPP approved subject\/ field and school (must maintain employment with MCSD to remain in TAPP)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meeting the admission requirements is not a guarantee for an interview nor acceptance into MCSD GaTAPP.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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Our Mission & Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n
Our mission is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential.<\/p>\n
The MCSD is a beacon of educational excellence where all are known, valued, and inspired.<\/p>\n
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