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.

Certification Options

Grades 4 - 8	Grades 6 - 12	Grades P - 12
Language Arts	Agriculture	P-12 Art
Mathematics	Biology	P-12 French
Science	Business	P-12 German
Social Studies	Chemistry	P-12 Health/Physical Education
	Earth/Space Science	P-12 Latin
	Economics	P-12 Music
	English	P-12 Spanish
	Family & Consumer Science
	Geography
	Health & PE
	History
	Marketing
	Mathematics
	Ornamental Horticulture
	Physics
	Political Science
	Science
	Speech
	Technology

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.

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 2012, upon the completion of The Teacher Institute.

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.

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.

Additional documents that must be provided with the application materials include results from CertifiedBackground.com. To begin your background check, select the "Applicants" option and enter the Organization Package Code NB15. The cost of this report is $45.00.

Course Requirements

Classes meet on Monday nights from 5:45 - 9:30 pm. These classes run from August 22, 2011 through May 14, 2012. Click here for the full schedule (PDF).

Course Credit Hours

• Schools and Their Students: 3 hours
• Classroom Management: 5 hours
• Effective Teaching Strategies: 5 hours
• Curriculum and Assessment: 5 hours
• Practicum: 5 hours
• Internship: 15 hours
• Teaching Diverse Learners: 5 hours
• Reading Across the Curriculum: 5 hours

Student Costs

Program courses, including internship and mentoring*: $7,000
Teacher Institute non-refundable application fee of $100.00 (payable to The Galloway School).

*Extra course work (if needed, as determined through transcript analysis) is not included.