Educators

APS Certification Pathways FAQs

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  • 1. What are the Pathways to Certification with Atlanta Public Schools?

  • 2. What are the requirements for each pathway?

  • 3. I am looking to change career paths. Is there a Pathway that I could talk to use my work experience to teach?

  • 4. I currently hold a Nonrenewable Certification with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Am I eligible for the APS No certification route?

  • 5. Can I teach Special Education, Gifted, or ESOL under the Non-Certification Pathway?

  • 6. Is coursework required if I opt for the Non-Certification route? What is the investment Participants who opt for Non-Certification Pathway will be required to complete a year-long Induction, Empowering Teachers Program which includes:

  • 7. If I opt for the Non-Certification route, will I receive a certificate?

  • 8. How do I register for the GA Ethics 360 Exam?