Georgia

Overview

In Georgia, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching and Advanced Certificate programs for all teachers, and a pathway to Georgia certification for teaching residents. Relay students teaching in Georgia enroll in Relay Atlanta.

Join our diverse community of practitioners focused on achievement, equity, and well-being of students and teachers.

Our Programs

Relay offers a variety of practice-based programs where aspiring and current teachers develop their skills to ensure that all students thrive.

Graduate Degree

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • Teaching Residency
  • MAT Degree
  • Certification Option

This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.

Audience

Aspiring Teachers

Duration

2 years

Credits

36-42

Available Majors

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Middle Grades Math

Secondary English/Language Arts

Secondary Social Studies

Secondary Science

Secondary Math

Special Education (42 credits)

Tuition & Fees

For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page

Graduate Degree

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • MAT Degree

This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.

Audience

current teachers

Duration

2 years

Credits

36

Available Majors

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Middle Grades Math

Secondary English/Language Arts

Secondary Social Studies

Secondary Science

Secondary Math

Special Education  (42 credits)

Tuition & Fees

For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page

Graduate Certificate

Advanced Certificate in Special Education

  • Advanced Certificate
  • Special Education Certification Option

This represents our program as of Academic Year 2022-23. We are evolving our program model for Academic Year 2023-24, and will update this page as soon as it is finalized.

Audience

For current teachers

Duration

1 years

Credits

21

CERTIFICATION ENDORSEMENT AREA

Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)

Tuition & Fees

For information on AY 2022-23, see this page
For a preview of our intended model for AY 2023-24, see this page

The Relay Approach

Since Relay Atlanta opened its doors in 2018, we have made it a priority to go above and beyond when advising our educators. For example, we provide additional office hours, observations, and certification support. We also work with local partners to attract, retain, teach, and sustain male educators of color. To that end we have developed affinity groups as well as a database of resources to ensure the success and continued growth of this group of needed educators. Elementary Education is the most popular content area at Relay Atlanta (Every year over half of our entering class has this as a major). while Special Education is a growing field of study. The values of excellence, well-being, and DEI create the foundation of our campus.

Faculty

Relay has nearly 200 experienced, supportive faculty across our campuses. Here is one example of a faculty member who teaches and advises our Georgia students:

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Education exists to bring forth that which is within each of us, to help us grow into beings that have agency in our own lives, that have and make choices to further society and creatively contribute to the world.

- Ashonna Tubbs, Program Director of the Teaching Residency

Ashonna Tubbs is the Program Director of the Teaching Residency and an Assistant Professor of Practice at the Georgia Campus of Relay Graduate School of Education. She earned her MSEd in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and is committed to expanding equitable opportunities for students by supporting and equipping teachers to foster in all children the sense of agency, academic acumen, and self-awareness necessary to lead a choice-filled life.

School and District Partners

Relay partners with over 10 school districts and charter networks in Georgia. Here is just a sample:

  • Atlanta Public Schools
  • KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
  • Ethos Classical Charter Schools
  • Resurgence Hall Charter School
  • The Kindezi Schools
  • The R.I.S.E. Schools
Contact Details

Relay Atlanta

1890 Detroit Ave, NW

Atlanta, GA 30314

Director of Partnerships: Kim Karacalidis

Email: atlanta@relay.edu

For School or System Leaders

Relay can help you develop your aspiring and current teachers to gain the vital skills and credentials needed to transform student lives.

See the Contact Us tab for how to connect with Relay in Georgia.

For Aspiring or Current Teachers

Interested in finding out more about Relay’s programs? Learn more about the process by filling out this interest form. A team member will reach out to you!