The Proposed GaTAPP Umbrella Rule

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The Proposed GaTAPP Umbrella Rule
Phyllis S. Payne
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Same Acronym New Name

• GaTAPP
• Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and
  Pedagogy

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GaTAPP Paths

• There are multiple program paths to Georgia Clear
  Renewable Certification (CRC) for individuals who
  hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an
  accredited institute, who did not complete
  teacher education degree programs and want to
  transition to the teaching profession.
• These program paths equip transition teachers
  with the skills necessary for initial success in
  their classrooms.

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Common Characteristics

• All program paths involve structured supervision
  and coaching by a team of qualified mentors and
  coaches called the Candidate Support Team (CST)
  for a minimum of one year.

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Common Characteristics

• CST Comprised of a
• school-based administrator
• a school-based mentor/coach
• a program provider supervisor
• and a content specialist
• The CST assesses the level of knowledge and
  skills with which a transition teacher enters the
  program and recommends the appropriate path for
  the teacher candidate to take in order to meet 24
  teaching competencies.
• Through continuous monitoring and assessment of
  the transition teachers performance in the
  classroom, the CST provides recommendations for
  advancement or retention in the program.

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Common Characteristics

• Throughout this transition, or induction phase,
  transition teachers provide evidence of the
  knowledge, skills, and dispositions required in
  the 24 teaching competencies and for successful
  completion of the program.
• Upon meeting all the required teacher
  competencies, including the Georgia Special
  Requirements and a minimum of one year of
  mentoring/coaching, transition teachers are
  recommended by the CST for Georgia Clear
  Renewable Certification.

Change Alert
All paths have a one-year minimum!!
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Six Path Options for Candidates

• The Comprehensive GaTAPP Path
• Advanced Degree Alternative Certification
• Adjunct Alternative License
• Core Academic Preparation Path
• Clinical Practice
• One-Year Supervised Practicum

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Clarifying Process and Procedures

• Definition of Georgias non-traditional
  preparation for certification only
• Dispositions list and rubric
• Content standards for the Essentials of Effective
  Teaching course or equivalent
• Eligible fields (All with minimum of bachelors
  degrees)
• Eligible Providers

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Keep What Works

• Georgia 2000 Standards
• Aligned with NCATE standards
• Board of Examiners trained by NCATE and PSC staff
• Conduct On-site Reviews of Programs
• Developmental Review
• 3-year Initial Review
• 5-7 year Continuing Review
• Now consistently apply the approval process to
  GaTAPP

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Synchronize Language

• Education Preparation Division
• Certification Division
• Recruitment
• Research
• Technology

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