Steps for Eligibility GA TAPP

• Official transcript(s) from ALL accredited colleges or universities attended
  • Transcript(s) must list the degree awarded and the date the degree was conferred. 
  • A Bachelor's degree may not be required for your field.
  • CTAE fields will include degree/certificate information from an accredited institution.
• Required cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (2.5 if employed as a teacher)
  • If you have a lower GPA AND are employed as a teacher, please contact gatapp@mresa.org prior to applying.
• Must hold a related degree to subject teaching
  • Related Degree Listings

• Passing GACE Content Assessment, or equivalent, must be related to college degree awarded
  • Related Degree Listings
    • Elementary and Special Education fields do not require related degree
  • Equivalent assessments could be Praxis, or other state-approved assessments

• GACE Georgia Educator Ethics
  • Must be completed prior to program admittance
  • Will need to receive GACE Georgia Educator Ethics Certificate prior to submitting the online application 
• About Georgia Ethics Assessment 
  • Register for Georgia Ethics Assessment

• Two reference letters:
  • Will be sent via email within the online application
    • Must be from someone other than a relative
    • One must come from a building level administrator if you are employed as a classroom teacher

The online application for the Summer 2024 cohort is now open.

You will need to prepare the following to complete the online application:

• Components 1-5 from above:
  • Official copies of all college transcripts
  • GACE Content Assessment score report
  • GACE Georgia Educator Ethics Certificate of Achievement 
  • Resume
  • Two References (from someone other than a relative)
    • Will be sent via email within the online application
      • Must be from someone other than a relative
      • One must come from a building level administrator if you are employed as a classroom teacher
• If previously approved and currently re-applying for Metro RESA GaTAPP email gatapp@mresa.org to update your application.

• $75.00 application fee  to be paid online upon completion of application

• Applicants must have satisfied ALL components listed in STEP ONE.
  • Notification Window: Allow up to four weeks from completed online application submission and receipt of payment

• Applicants who meet the screening requirements from the online application will be notified via email by Metro RESA to register for a mandatory orientation session.

  • The orientation session is required.

  • Applicants will learn more about the Metro RESA GaTAPP program and "next steps" at this meeting. 

As stated in STEP TWO, candidates that have met the screening requirements from the online application will receive an email from Metro RESA with details about registering and attending the Metro RESA GaTAPP orientation session. 

• Register and pay ($650.00) for the Essentials of Effective Teaching class.
  • The class will be held during the summer.
• If not employed as a teacher: 
  • Applicants are placed on an Eligibility List that is disseminated throughout Metro RESA’s school systems.
  • Applicants are also encouraged to visit local school systems websites to view current vacancies, or visit Teach Georgia for a listing of all available job openings.
  • Applicants must secure a teaching job before they can become enrolled in the upcoming GaTAPP cohort.
• The hiring system and the candidate will submit all required documents for assurances and commitments.

Additional Metro RESA GaTAPP fees apply.  Please see the Payment Information tab for details.