CCPS TAPP Program
Clayton County Public Schools TAPP
CCPS TAPP Fall 24-25 Cohort
Admissions Process
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1. Attend a Monthly TAPP Interest Meeting
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2. Submit a TAPP Interest Form with a Bachelor's Degree Transcript
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3. Pass All Recommended GACE Tests
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4. Submit An Online Application
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6. Attend a TAPP Program Interview
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The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher Academy of Preparation and Pedagogy (TAPP) is a 2-year practical, field-based program consisting of a minimum of 400 hours of instruction, including individualized instruction from trained mentors and content specialists. The program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and is based on the research and guiding principles of Charlotte Danielson's Enhancing Professional Practices: A Framework for Teaching, the INTASC Standards, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and Georgia Teacher Evaluation Program Criteria for instructional excellence.
Teacher candidates receiving certification through Clayton County Public Schools' Teacher Academy of Preparation and Pedagogy will receive quality educational instruction, maximum job-embedded support, and be well-prepared to assist students in becoming "life-long learners."
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strong mentoring support at the local and system level -
practicum experiences -
a portfolio assessment program that leads to a clear, renewable certificate
TAPP Pathways
We are currently recruiting TAPP candidates in the following content areas:
| *Elementary Education (K-5) | *Foreign Language-Spanish & French (K-12) |
| *English Language Arts (6-12) | Social Studies (6-12) |
| *Math (6-12) | CTAE Fields (6-12) |
| *Science (6-12) | Art & Music (K-12) |
| *Special Education General (K-8) & Adapted (K-12) | |
*High-need areas
All other content areas are accepted per county needs.
Certification Information for Secondary (6 - 12) and Foreign Language Program Areas
Secondary English, math, science, all Social Studies areas, Foreign Language, and Fine Arts (art, music, band, and chorus) must have a bachelor's degree with a major in the assigned teaching field or a transcript assessment confirming successful completion of credit hours in upper level (300-400) courses in the assigned teaching field and a passing score on the appropriate GACE Content Assessment. For high school pathways, a minimum of 21 credit hours are required; for middle grades, 15 credit hours are required. GPAs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Please note that the Clayton County Public Schools TAPP program has rules in addition to the state GaTAPP rules.
Applying to CCPS TAPP
The application process starts with attendance at a TAPP Interest Meeting*.
*Please have copies of your unofficial undergraduate transcripts, along with any GACE score reports, ready to submit*
TAPP Interest Meetings will be conducted virtually.
Meeting registration is required.
The TAPP Interest Meeting schedule for the 25-26 school year is listed below:
Click here for the registration link
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TAPP Interest Form
Contact the Professional Learning Center at (770) 473-2795, or email us @ tappprogram@clayton.k12.ga.
Application Deadlines
CCPS TAPP is currently accepting applications. Deadlines are as follows:
- 1st Deadline for full application packets for the Fall 2025 cohort is June 16, 2025.
- 2nd Deadline for full application packets for the Winter 2026 cohort is December 12, 2025.
Please reference the TAPP Application Checklist link below for the required documentation before submitting your application. Please note that all official GACE scores and college transcripts must be included in your application.
TAPP Interest Form
2025–26 Testing Windows, Registration Deadlines, and Score Reporting Dates
Current State GaTAPP Rules *- https://www.gace.es.pearson.com/
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