The Teacher Institute provides the course work and field experiences necessary for teachers to obtain initial certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC). Course work in this program also may be appropriate for veteran teachers seeking certificate renewal.

A Unique Approach to Initial Certification

Through The Teacher Institute, students can complete their teacher preparation course work and assessment requirements (GACE Content Assessment) while maintaining employment.

The Institute is a collaborative effort of The Galloway School and North Georgia College & State University. Highly effective classroom teachers and NGCSU School of Education faculty are the instructors for the Institute. Delivered through team and shared teaching formats, The Teacher Institute has a strong theoretical base and an extensive compendium of craft knowledge upon which teachers can develop their expertise. In addition, each student is assigned an on-site mentor teacher to provide essential guidance and support throughout the school year. The Teacher Institute is delivered primarily at The Galloway School.

Teaching Areas

• Arts (grades P-12) 
• English (grades 6-12)
• French (grades P-12)
• History/Social Science (grades 6-12)
• Mathematics (grades 6-12)
• Middle Grades – Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
• Physical Education (grades P-12)
• Science (grades 6-12)
• Spanish (grades P-12)

Please note: Specific teaching area courses may be required based upon program and transcript analysis. The transcripts of all program applicants will be analyzed to determine the need for additional content area course work.

Middle & Secondary Certification
The Teacher Institute provides the course work and field experiences necessary for teachers to obtain initial certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC). Course work in this program also may be appropriate for veteran teachers seeking certificate renewal.

A Unique Approach to Initial Certification

Through The Teacher Institute, students can complete their teacher preparation course work and assessment requirements (GACE) while maintaining employment.If the teaching area content and pedagogy requirements are met through previous course work or a degree program, then students will be eligible for a recommendation for certification in June 2011, upon the completion of The Teacher Institute.

Admission Requirements

Acceptable GACE Basic Skills or appropriate substitute Completion of GACE Assessment in the teaching area (if teaching area course work is complete). Currently teaching or have access to practice teaching. Completed application with all criteria met.

Course Requirements

Classes meet on Monday nights from 5:30 - 9:30 pm. These classes run from August 23, 2010 through June 16, 2011. Click here for the full list of dates and classes.

Course Credit Hours

• Schools and Their Students: 3 hours
• Classroom Management and Lab: 3 hours
• Effective Teaching Strategies and Lab: 5 hours
• Assessment: 3 hours
• Internship: 15 hours
• Educational Psychology and Human Growth Development: 3 hours
• Special Education: 5 hours
• Program Total: 40 hours

Student Costs

Program courses, including internship and mentoring*: $6,000
Teacher Institute application fee (payable to The Galloway School): $75
*Extra course work (if needed, as determined through transcript analysis) is not included.

The application deadline for 2010-2011 will be June 1, 2010.

This course is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early!