Georgia Leadership Academy Preparation Program

GaLAPP is an alternative leadership preparation program designed for individuals who were not prepared as leaders in a traditional preparation program. Those who complete Pioneer RESA’s GaLAPP program are eligible for Tier I Educational Leadership certification. A Tier I Educational Leadership certificate qualifies an individual to hold entry-level leadership positions such as assistant principals and district-level positions that do not supervise principals. 

Program Admissions

  • The candidate must be employed in a position requiring leadership certification for one-half or more each day.

  • The candidate must hold a minimum of a master’s degree.

  • The candidate’s system must recommend the candidate for participation in the program and must apply for a non-renewable leadership certificate for the candidate.

  • The candidate must pass the Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment (#380).

  • The candidate must provide evidence of successful teaching and teacher leadership experience.

  • The candidate must provide evidence of engaging colleagues in professional learning opportunities.

  • The candidate must exhibit professional leadership dispositions.

GaLAPP Framework:

  • Candidates are supervised and coached by a Candidate Support Team (school or system-based Administrator, school or system-based Mentor, RESA Supervisor).

  • Candidates attend monthly face-to-face seminars and complete monthly online modules.

  • Candidates participate in a job-embedded clinical practice based on the Georgia Educational Leader Standards.

  • Candidates complete job-embedded projects and assignments.

  • Candidates must pass the Educational Leadership GACE prior to program completion.

GaLAPP Timeframe:

  • Pioneer RESA only accepts candidates prior to or at the beginning of each school year.

  • Tier I is a 12- to 18-month program.

All candidates must complete the all-day Essentials Course which will be held in-person at Pioneer RESA 

Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

For more information contact:

Professional Learning
706-865-2141