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Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE) Program
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GATE Pools for the 2023-2024 school year are now CLOSED. GATE Pools for the 2024-2025 school year will open in October.
SC State Department of Education Certification Costs (subject to change)
| SC SDE application and certification |
$105.00 |
| Fingerprinting |
$51.75 |
| PRAXIS Exam (approximate cost depending on exam) |
$120.00 |
| Total Upfront costs |
$276.75 |
| Principals of Teaching and Learning Exam (year 1) |
$146.00 |
| Total State Certification Costs |
$422.75 |
GATE Program Costs
| Approximate Cost for Tuition, Coaching, Coursework, etc. |
$10,000 |
| Less Public Education Partners Grant* and District Contribution |
$7,750 |
| Total Participant Cost** |
$2250 |
|
SC Teacher Forgiveness Loan - voluntary |
-$2250 |
| Actual GATE Program Cost |
$0 |
*Subject to PEP Board approval each year
**Cost of GATE Program comes from salary deduction during the first two years.
***Dependent on state funding. Reimbursement made directly to GATE Teacher.