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CCPS TAPP Program

TAPP Group
CCPS TAPP Fall 23 Cohort

The TAPP Admissions Process


1. Attend a Monthly Virtual TAPP Interest Meeting- see schedule below (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 2023-2024 school year are listed below:

August 10th

 September 14th

 October 5th

 November 9th

 December 7th

 January 11th

 February 8th

March 7th

April 11th






Please complete a TAPP Interest Form before the Interest Meeting.
TAPP Interest Form  



TAPP Interest Meeting Video

Contact the Professional Learning Center at (770) 473-2795 or email the TAPP Administrative Assistant, Ms. Teresa Brown, [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

Required TAPP Coursework


General TAPP Pathway Courses

Classroom Management

Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner

Assessment of and for Learning

Human Growth and Development

Differentiated Instruction 

Instructional Technology for TAPP Teachers

CRISS Learning Strategies 

Teaching Reading and Writing 

Identification & Education of the Exceptional Child

Culturally Responsive Practices 


Department of Exceptional Services (Special Education) TAPP Pathway Courses

Classroom Management

Human Growth and Development

Developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Assessment of and for Learning

Instructional Technology for TAPP Teachers

Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities 

Differentiated Instruction 

Teaching Reading and Writing 

Managing the LD/EBD Classroom

CRISS Learning Strategies 

Culturally Responsive Practices 

Evaluation of Exceptional Students

Identification & Education of the Exceptional Child

Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner

Strategies for Teaching Children w/Autism 


Making the Collaborative Model Work


Elementary Education Pathway Courses

Classroom Management

Human Growth and Development

Content, Process, and Strategies for Math

Assessment of and for Learning

Instructional Technology for TAPP Teachers

Content, Process, and Strategies for Health and Physical Education

Differentiated Instruction 

Teaching Reading and Writing 

Content, Process, and Strategies for Social Studies   

CRISS Learning Strategies 

Culturally Responsive Practices 

Content, Process, and Strategies for Science 

Identification & Education of the Exceptional Child

Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner

Materials and Methods of Reading 

Reading Diagnostic & Assessment

Reading and Writing Connection   



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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