Teacher Certification
In Georgia, to receive certification to teach, individuals must document having met criteria endorsed by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, including successful completion of the GACE Content Assessment(s).
Fingerprinting and FBI background checks are required for professional employment in Georgia public schools. An applicant for certification in Georgia must comply with the ethical standards of the profession. Additional information and Georgia certification applications are available online at www.gapsc.com.
The School of Education will assist students in submitting proper documentation to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
GACE
GACE Practice Tests – A free resource from the Graduate Educational Information Service (GEIS) offering testing tips and practice questions to enhance student outcomes.
Steps to Become A Georgia Teacher
GACE Test Registration
Students seeking to take the GACE assessment should visit the GACE website to find the nearest testing center administering the GACE assessment.