The Admissions Process
1. Attend a Monthly Virtual TAPP Interest Meeting (Click here to register)
2. Submit a TAPP Interest Form with Bachelors Degree Transcript (Click here for the form)
3. Pass all Recommended GACE Assessments
4. Submit an Online Application (Click here to access the application checklist)
5. Contact the TAPP Administrative Assistant
6. Attend a TAPP Program Virtual Interview
The Virtual TAPP Interest Meeting schedule and registration links for the 23-24 school year are listed below:
August 10th
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September 14th
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October 5th
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November 9th
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January 11th
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February 8th
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March 7th
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April 11th
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Please complete a TAPP Interest Form before the Interest Meeting.
Contact the Professional Learning Center at (770) 473-2795, or email the TAPP Administrative Assistant, Ms. Teresa Brown, at [email protected] for more information.
Application Deadlines
CCPS TAPP is currently accepting applications for the 2023/2024 Cohort. Deadlines are as follows:
1st Deadline for full application packets for the Winter 2024 cohort is December 4th, 2023.
2nd Deadline for full application packets for the Fall 2024 cohort is June 17th, 2024.
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
TAPP Application Checklist
TAPP Frequently Asked Questions
TAPP Coursework
General TAPP Pathway Courses
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Classroom Management
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Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner
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Assessment of and for Learning
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Human Growth and Development
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Differentiated Instruction
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Instructional Technology for TAPP Teachers
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CRISS Learning Strategies
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Teaching Reading and Writing
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Identification & Education of the Exceptional Child
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Culturally Responsive Practices
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Department of Exceptional Services (Special Education) TAPP Pathway Courses
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Classroom Management
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Human Growth and Development
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Developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
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Assessment of and for Learning
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Instructional Technology for TAPP Teachers
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Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities
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Differentiated Instruction
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Teaching Reading and Writing
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Managing the LD/EBD Classroom
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CRISS Learning Strategies
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Culturally Responsive Practices
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Evaluation of Exceptional Students
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Identification & Education of the Exceptional Child
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Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner
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Strategies for Teaching Children w/Autism
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Making the Collaborative Model Work
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Elementary Education Pathway Courses
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Classroom Management
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Human Growth and Development
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Content, Process and Strategies for Math
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Assessment of and for Learning
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Instructional Technology for TAPP Teachers
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Content, Process and Strategies for Health and Physical Education
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Differentiated Instruction
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Teaching Reading and Writing
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Content, Process and Strategies for Social Studies
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CRISS Learning Strategies
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Culturally Responsive Practices
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Content, Process and Strategies for Science
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Identification & Education of the Exceptional Child
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Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner
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Materials and Methods of Reading
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Reading Diagnostic & Assessment
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Reading and Writing Connection
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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.
Other TAPP Information
2023–24 Testing Windows, Registration Deadlines, and Score Reporting Dates
Current State GaTAPP Rules *
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