The iteach Georgia coursework consists of a pre-hire introductory course, 6 pedagogical content courses, and a residency capstone course. Some certification areas also require additional literacy or special education coursework for program completion.
Please remember that, regardless of any previous educator training or experience, each course must be completed and passed per our program approval with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
Below is a list of the courses and their titles.
All Certification Fields GaTAPP Coursework Sequence
Required Pre-Hire Course (Enrolled Phase)
- TCGA 5000 – An Overview of iteach
Essentials Courses — Required Before Residency
- TCGA 5100 – Learning Environments
- TCGA 5200 – Learner Development
- TCGA 5300 – Planning for Instruction and Assessment
Instructional Courses — Required During Residency
- TCGA 5400 – Literacy, Technology and Pedagogical Content Knowledge
- TCGA 5500 – Learner Differences and Adaptations for Students with Disabilities
- TCGA 5600 – Diverse Student Populations, ELL and Bilingual Students
Capstone Course — Required During Residency
- TCGA 5820 – EPiC™ Capstone
Note that TCGA 5820 replaces the traditional 5700 course used in other iteach programs.
Georgia Literacy Coursework
The following literacy courses are available during the Enrolled phase and are required for certain certification areas.
TCGA 6004 – Responsive Literacy in the Elementary Classroom
Required for:
- P-5 Elementary Education
- P-12 Special Education General Curriculum
- P-12 Special Education Adapted Curriculum
- P-5 Special Education General Curriculum / Elementary Education Dual Field
TCGA 6007 – Adolescent Literacy
Required for:
- P-5 Elementary Education
- P-5 Special Education General Curriculum / Elementary Education Dual Field
Georgia Special Education Coursework
The following special education courses are required for Special Education certification fields.
CCGA 6600 – Teaching Special Education
Required for:
- P-12 Special Education General Curriculum
- P-12 Special Education Adapted Curriculum
- P-5 Special Education General Curriculum / Elementary Education Dual Field
CCGA 6601 – Special Education in the School Community
Required for:
- P-12 Special Education General Curriculum
- P-12 Special Education Adapted Curriculum
- P-5 Special Education General Curriculum / Elementary Education Dual Field
CCGA 6602 – Adapted Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities
Required for:
- P-12 Special Education Adapted Curriculum only
CCGA 6603 – Special Education Transitions
Required for:
- P-12 Special Education General Curriculum only
GACE Literacy Testing Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must complete specific coursework before receiving permission to take the GACE Literacy Assessment.
Elementary Education, Middle Grades Reading, and Dual Field Candidates
Candidates in the following certification fields must complete:
- TCGA 5400
- TCGA 6004
- TCGA 6007
Applicable fields:
- P-5 Elementary Education
- 4-8 Middle Grades Reading
- P-5 Special Education General Curriculum / Elementary Education Dual Field
Special Education Candidates
Candidates in the following certification fields must complete:
- TCGA 5400
- TCGA 6004
Applicable fields:
- P-12 Special Education General Curriculum
- P-12 Special Education Adapted Curriculum
All Other Certification Fields
All other certification fields must complete TCGA 5400 before requesting permission to take the GACE Literacy Assessment.