About Georgia Master Teachers

The Professional Standards Commission established the Georgia Master Teachers Certification Program in 2005 after The Georgia General Assembly passed GA Code Section 20-2-205. The program awards public teachers with the designation "Master Teacher" who have consistently led their students to success.

Since 2005, 582 Georgia teachers have been distinguished as Master Teachers.



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The Georgia Master Teacher Certification Program was established in 2005 by the Professional Standards Commission to give statewide recognition to Georgia public school teachers who make a positive difference in the lives of their students. The "Master Teacher" designation is an honor awarded to teachers whose students have consistently demonstrated academic excellence.

Criteria for Master Teachers

Applying to become a Georgia Master Teacher is simple. As long as you have fulfilled the following criteria, you are eligible to be awarded "Master Teacher" status:

1) Minimum of 3 years teaching
2) Evidence of student achievement
3) Full-time Georgia public school teacher