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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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The Metro RESA has expanded its application period for eligibility for its TAPP program from all of February 2015 to January 1 – February 28, 2015. You can now apply earlier than ever.
What are the benefits of applying to be on the eligibility list?
If accepted, the Metro RESA sends your name to all member counties (Georgia RESAs map and directory)
Indicating you are cleared to begin a TAPP program upon hire. If you require alternate certification, you are immediately a stronger candidate. You are required to take an introduction course in the summer and then officially begin the TAPP program upon the start of a teaching job. Some systems, e.g. Marietta City, will not hire applicants needing alternate certificate who are not on the eligibility list.
The requirements to apply for the eligibility are the same as those you need to apply for a job (GACEs, resume, references, etc.). By applying for the list, you prepare yourself for the job market while improving your chances of getting a job.
*Note: DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett have internal TAPP programs only for those county’s employees but will accept the Metro RESA TAPP. Clayton does NOT accept the Metro RESA TAPP, and one must apply to Clayton’s program.
Metro RESA
TAPP info *middle and high school content only + certification areas that are P-12 (Art, Special Ed., etc.)
Metro RESA contact: Ashley Baldwin
Application period for eligibility list is January 1 – February 28, 2015 for the Metro RESA’s eligibility list.
Clayton County TAPP *Clayton will NOT accept the Metro RESA TAPP program.
DeKalb County TAPP *DeKalb will accept the Metro RESA TAPP program but prefers its own.
Michelle Thompson
Michelle_o_thompson@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us
DeKalb County School District
Professional Learning Facilitator- Region V
678- 676 0077
Fulton County *Fulton will accept the Metro RESA program but prefers its own.
Fulton County QUESTT program
(404) 669-4934
certification@fultonschools.org
Gwinnett County *Gwinnett will accept the Metro RESA program but prefers its own.
Teach_Gwinnett@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
678-301-7071.
