Alternative Teacher Certification

Clayton State University

In this Southern Crescent Alternative Certification Program, Clayton State cooperates with the Metro Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) and area school systems to provide course work for individuals seeking alternate certification through the RESA.

Dr. Larnell Flannagan
770-961-3578

Early Childhood Education Urban Alternative Preparation Program

Georgia State University

Collaborating with DeKalb County Schools through a Transition to Teaching Federal Grant.

First year candidates holding bachelor’s degrees in fields other than education complete an initial certification program for K-5 teaching with four integrated strands of instruction (reading, math, culture, and classroom management). Second year candidates are employed as fully certified classroom teachers and the program is focused on teaching reading and math, reflection of current practice, action research for instructional improvement, and mentoring.

Nancy Jo Schafer
Assistant Professor and UACM Director
404-413-8020

Urban Alternative Preparation Program

Georgia State University

Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program collaboration with Dekalb County Schools.

First year candidates holding bachelor’s degrees in fields other than education complete an initial certification program for K-5 teaching with four integrated strands of instruction (reading, math, culture, and classroom management). Second year candidates are employed as fully certified classroom teachers and the program is focused on teaching reading and math, reflection of current practice, action research for instructional improvement, and mentoring.

Nancy Jo Schafer
Assistant Professor and UACM Director
404-413-8020

Georgia Responds

Kennesaw State University

Participants must: obtain the equivalent of a major in the teaching field (including courses in grammar, composition, conversation, civilization and literature); complete the professional education sequence for foreign language education; demonstrate knowledge and experience in the areas of diversity and multiculturalism; demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology in the classroom; and pass the Praxis I (or provide minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE) and the Praxis II.

Dr. Elaine McAllister

Dr. Anja Bernardy

Business to Teaching

University of Georgia

Provides a more flexible route to initial teacher certification for people with undergraduate degrees interested in bringing their professional experiences into the classroom.

Offers initial certification programs in elementary education, math education, occupational studies, science education, social science education, and special education. The program also has two Special Endorsement Certification Programs in special education and English to Speakers of Other Languages for currently certified teachers.

Erin O’Donnell
877-898-1183