Links for Precollege Teachers

:: Professional Growth

The GIFT Program
Summer research internships for Georgia teachers

Teach Georgia
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission Public School Recruitment Services is the state's official teacher recruitment site. The site features announcements for job fairs, positions available and career development resources.

National Science Teachers Association

National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse
A resource for prospective teachers seeking jobs -- and for school districts and states seeking qualified teachers

The Atlanta Systemic Initiative
Math, science and technology support for Atlanta Public Schools students

Georgia Department of Education
Detailed information about the functioning of the state's K-12 public schools

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Advocates for education reform; includes teaching standards

:: For Future Teachers

Teach for America
"Teach For America selects a corps of more than 1000 individuals, trains them together during summer institutes, places them as full-time, paid teachers in urban and rural public schools, and coordinates an ongoing network to support them during their two years as teachers and beyond." - TFA website

Troops to Teachers Program
"Troops-to-Teachers provides Referral Assistance and Placement services to military personnel interested in beginning a second career in public education as a teacher." -TTT website

Alternative Teacher Preparation Program
"The goal of the alternative preparation program is to provide a University, RESA, and Public Schools collaborative non-traditional option for prospective post-baccalaureate teacher candidates to acquire the critical and essential knowledge and skills necessary for successful entry into the classroom." - ATPP website

HOPE Scholarships
[may be available for those seeking teaching training]