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    Application of Interest for Georgia’s BEST

    Enter your information in each of the following sections. Please note that only complete applications will be considered for Georgia’s BEST program. 

  • PERSONAL

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Have you previously applied for Georgia’s BEST? *
  • Are you currently a student at the University of West Georgia?*

  • ACADEMIC PLANS

  • Available Programs:

    Master of Arts in Teaching (This option is for paraprofessional to teacher, is post bachelor’s or master’s, and leads to initial certification.) with concentration in one of the following:

    • Special Education
    • Early Childhood Education

    Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Special Education (Must already have a bachelor’s degree with certification in IRR)

    Ed.D. in School Improvement with concentration in one of the following:

    • Special Education
    • Instructional Technology
    • Early Childhood Education
  • Program of Study and Concentration:

  • ACADEMIC HISTORY

  • Degree Date:*
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  • BACKGROUND INFORMATION

    BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  • Do you hold a current, renewable Georgia teaching certificate? *

  • EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

  • What grade level(s) are you currently teaching? Select all that apply:*

  • FUTURE ASPIRATIONS

  • CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE

  • Do you certify the following? I understand that any false statement made knowingly and willfully by me on this application, or any documents attached hereto may, in accordance with O.G.C.A. 16-10-71, which provides that upon conviction, a person who knowingly commits the offense of false swearing shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1000 or by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, or both, subject me to prosecution in a court of law. Additionally, I further understand that such false statement may subject me to immediate dismissal from the institution.*
  • Do you certify the following? Further, I certify that, to my best knowledge, the information submitted on this application is true and complete, and if accepted, I agree to abide by the regulations of the University of West Georgia and Cobb County School District.*
  • Date Signed by Applicant*
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