CTAE Directors

CTAE CTI Coordinators

PBIS Teams

Librarians/Media Specialists

Teacher Leaders

RESA Mentors

Community Stakeholders

Special Student Services Staff

Special Education Teachers

Paraprofessionals

CTAE teachers 6-8

CTAE teachers 9-12

Assessment Staff

Blended Teachers

Counseling Staff

Data Collections Staff

Early Learning Teachers (Birth-5 yrs)

ESOL Teachers

Finance Staff

GaDOE Staff (non-contractor)

GaDOE Staff ALL

Gifted and Talented Teachers

High School Teachers

Instructional Coaches/Coordinators

Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists

Middle School Teachers

MTSS Team

Online Teachers

Pupil Transportation Staff

School Leaders

School Nutrition Directors (system level)

School Nutrition Managers (school level)

School Nutrition Staff (school and system level)

School Nutrition State Staff (state level)

Social Workers

State Schools

Technology

Afterschool Providers

School Nurses

Federal Programs Staff (Title I)

Federal Programs Staff (Title II)

Federal Programs Staff (Title III)

Federal Programs Staff (Title IV)

Federal Programs Staff (General)

Fine Arts: Dance

Fine Arts: Music

Fine Arts: Dramatic Arts/Theatre

Fine Arts: Visual Art

Elementary Teachers

District Leaders

CTAE

Whole Child Supports

GaPBIS

Science

Assessment

Teacher and Leader Support and Development

World Languages

Social Studies

Mathematics

English Language Arts

Computer Science

Accountability

After School Programs

Blended Learning

Co-Teaching

Data Collections

District Effectiveness

District Level Support

ESOL

Family Engagement

Federal Programs

Finance

MTSS

Induction Leaders

Induction Teachers

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mentors and Coaches

Online Learning

PE/Health

Personalized Learning

Policy/Legal

Private School

Pupil Transportation

Reading/Literacy

School Effectiveness

School Nutrition

School Nutrition (1000)

SLDS

Special Education

Special Student Services

Staff Wellness

STEM/STEAM

School Safety

School Nursing

English Learners (ELs)

Human Resources

Educator Support and Development

Fine Arts

Technology Services

Assessment &amp; Accountability

Policy, Flexibility &amp; External Affairs

Finance and Business Operations

School Improvement

Rural Education and Innovation

Teaching &amp; Learning

Welcome to the Georgia Department of Education Data Collections group. Here we discuss general topics related to Data Collections. Discussions related to individual data collections will be discussed in a sub-group for each collections. Make sure you join the sub-groups for each of the data collections with which you work.


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Data Collection and Validation&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>The GaDOE Data Collection and Validation team offers open office hours to support districts with the submission of required state reporting applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>April 18</strong>: Addressing district questions and concerns in preparation for the upcoming data collections, emphasizing the Error Rejection and Recovery process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li><strong>May 9</strong>: Addressing district questions and concerns in preparation for the upcoming data collections, emphasizing the Error Relief and Grades process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li><strong>June 6</strong>: Addressing district questions and concerns in preparation for Student Class and Student Record sign off.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>Registration for each can be found in <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GaDOE Community</a> at <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/data-collection-and-validation-open-office-hours" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Data Collection and Validation Open Office Hours &#8211; GaDOE Community</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Student Record</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Student Record officially opened on <strong>Wednesday, April 3, 2024</strong>. The Student Record Superintendent sign-off <strong>deadline</strong> is <strong>Tuesday, June 18, 2024</strong>. Please plan on attending open office hours to learn more about recovering rejected special education events and the error relief process.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>ASVAB</strong> (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Score) <br>If the student has taken the ASVAB at any time while in grades 9-12, the highest score the student received on the ASVAB should be reported. <br>Valid values are 0-99 (blank is acceptable). Only valid for grade levels 9-12. This is not a required test. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>School Calendar</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The School Calendar will officially open on <strong>Wednesday, April 24, 2024</strong>. The School Calendar Signoff <strong>deadline</strong> is <strong>Thursday, May 30, 2024.</strong>     </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>GUIDE (Georgia Unique Identifier for Education)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Did you know? Update PII (Personally Identifiable Information) is used in GUIDE once a student has been claimed. If necessary, the Charter School Administrator, District GTID Admin, or School Admin can request a change to the student&#8217;s PII information if necessary. PII information is allowed in the comments when submitting a PII request. This feature is to request changes required by the GaDOE GUIDE administrator. The following options are available under the Update PII feature. </p>



<ul>
<li>Remove Middle Name&nbsp;</li>



<li>Remove Suffix&nbsp;</li>



<li>Change Pseudo-SSN to Pseudo-SSN&nbsp;</li>



<li>Change Student Status/Reactivate&nbsp;</li>



<li>Change School Entry Date&nbsp;</li>



<li>Possible Multiple GTIDs for a student&nbsp;</li>



<li>Change SSN for an inactive student&nbsp;</li>



<li>Remove a Bad Claim&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>See the Help file located in GUIDE for further information.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Data Collection Survey Point of Contact</strong></h2>



<p>Log into the portal and update your Data Collection Survey with the correct contact information for your district. We need to be able to contact you; therefore, if possible, please update your contact information with a cellphone number.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Student Class</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Student Class EOY Collection starts May 14, 2024, and Superintendent Sign-off is June 18, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>&nbsp;1) Make sure your superintendent has access to the portal and the Student Class application.&nbsp;</p>



<p>2) Make sure all principals have access to the portal and Student Class Reports.&nbsp;</p>



<p>3) Review all Student Class documentation with district program managers, i.e., Gifted, Special Education, ESOL, EIP, etc. Student Class Resources (gadoe.org) (Remember anything in ‘Yellow’ is new)&nbsp;</p>



<p>4) Student Class File Layout is located inside the portal. Check the Student Class legend for additions, deletions, and changes.&nbsp;</p>



<p>5) Please download the FY2024 Summary of Transmission Dates so you have it available.&nbsp;</p>



<p>A <a href="https://georgiainsights.gadoe.org/Data-Collections/Pages/Student-Class-Resources.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Student Class Sample Checklist</a> is available for district use and is a guideline that districts can use in creating one that fits district needs. </p>



<p>Start uploading Student Class as soon as possible to see what errors you have and can clear up prior to the EOY collection.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For Student Class documentation, please visit the <a href="https://georgiainsights.gadoe.org/Data-Collections/Pages/Student-Class-Resources.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Student Class Resource Site</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For new dual enrollment course numbers with a letter in the second digit past the decimal, send an email to <a href="mailto:sarmour@doe.k12.ga.us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sarmour@doe.k12.ga.us</a>. Type the course number and description in the email. Please do not copy and paste.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Marking Period Error</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>E9117 – The marking period reported for the course was not reported in the Data Collection Survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>To correct this, go to the Data Collection Survey, put in the correct marking period, and validate the Student Class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CPI &#8211; Certified/Classified Personnel Information</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nurse License Verification Changes for FY2024&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The Office of Whole Child Supports requested that the nurse license verification report be changed. The column headers were changed from Yes/No to Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>We also changed the descriptions of Job Code &#8216;409&#8217; to “Licensed Nurse &#8211; must have an RN or LPN license. (If not licensed, use Job Code &#8216;444&#8217;.)&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Change the description of Job Code &#8216;486&#8217; to “Licensed Special Education Nurse &#8211; must have an RN or LPN license. (If not licensed, use Job Code &#8216;444&#8217;.)”&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>Please remember to report contract nurses in CPI, including Health Department employees, hospital employees, and agency nurses.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mental Health Verification New for FY2024&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>



<p>The Mental Health verification process aims to report the certification options and Job Codes for Mental Health Clinicians/Therapists, Special Education Social Workers, School Social Workers, and GNETS Social Workers. The verification link is on the CPI Main Menu for cycles 1 and 2.<img decoding="async" src="https://community.gadoe.org/24fce913-ef13-44ee-997b-e944d6704a80">&nbsp;</p>



<p>We redefined the Job Codes below to add the following certification options to the descriptions:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>LCSW = Licensed Clinical Social Worker&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>LMSW = Licensed Master Social Worker&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>LMFT = Licensed Mariage and Family Therapist&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>LPC = Licensed Professional Counselor&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>MSW = Master Social Worker&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>308 – Mental Health Clinician/Therapist: LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, other&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>300 – Special Education Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>407 – School Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>412 – GNETS Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>Access and download <a href="https://app3.doe.k12.ga.us/ows-bin/owa/cpi_pack_code_menu.entry_form" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">job code tables</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New State Report System (SRS)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Weekly SIS vendor and pilot district work sessions are continuing to discuss any data issues in the GaDOE Operational Data Store (ODS). SIS vendors currently in UAT (User Assessment Testing) are Aspen, EduPoint, Infinite Campus, and PowerSchool. Production data from the Pilot District’s SIS is populating the GaDOE Operational Data Store. Data issues are being resolved to improve efficiency when the SRS is implemented statewide during the parallel year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>A new User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) is being designed using wireframes and prototypes.&nbsp; We will be collaborating with local users to ensure an appealing and easy-to-navigate platform.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Continue to access the GaDOE Community to follow our Data Collection group and subgroups. The SRS (State Reporting System) group is now active so you can stay up to date on the events with this project.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>On February 29, 2024, GaDOE hosted a webinar on the new State Reporting System (SRS). The participants asked many insightful questions to help GaDOE develop a FAQ document to share with districts. If you missed the live session, the <a href="https://url.gadoe.org/blxk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recording</a> is available. Be sure to check out the <a href="https://url.gadoe.org/487v7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Q&amp;A for GaDOE’s New State Reporting System (SRS) Webinar Questions</a>.<br><img decoding="async" src="https://community.gadoe.org/447ce6ce-55fd-4d54-93ed-8e6bb0d73f6e">&nbsp;</p>



<p>More sessions have been planned. Register for each session at <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/gadoes-state-reporting-system-preparing-for-parallel-year-2024-25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GaDOE&#8217;s State Reporting System: Preparing for Parallel Year 2024-25 &#8211; GaDOE Community</a>&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>End of Pathway Assessments (EOPA)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The following documents for FY2024 have been posted on <a href="https://georgiainsights.gadoe.org/Data-Collections/Pages/End-of-Pathway-Assessment.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia Insights</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>CTAE EOPA Assessment Codes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Combined CTAE EOPA Assessment and Pathway Codes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>EOPA Pathway Codes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>Remember, EOPA opens after the Student Class and Student Record are signed off in June and requires the superintendent&#8217;s sign-off.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Data Collection Survey&nbsp;Reminders</strong></h2>



<ul>
<li>The Data Collection Survey can be re-opened anytime during the school year. It is important to always have updated contact information.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Be sure to update the Data Collection Survey as needed when district personnel leave or change positions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Superintendent Portal Provisioning for Data Collection Sign-off</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>To better prepare for the upcoming data collection sign-off, please review your MyGaDOE Portal account.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="765" height="249" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-36615" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1.png 765w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-300x98.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-624x203.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-50x16.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1-100x33.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px" /></figure>



<p>At a minimum, a superintendent should have:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>Organization Role(s): Your County – Superintendent&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Application Roles(s): Superintendent for Student Record, Full Time Equivalent, Free &amp; Reduced Lunch, CPI (Classified/Certified Personnel Info) Legacy, EOPA, and Student Class Application.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>The following district users are also needed: Private School Collection &#8211; District User, FTE Survey Data &#8211; FTE Survey Coordinator, and School Calendar – District User.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>If assistance is needed, please reach out to the Technology Services &#8211; Service Desk Team by calling 1-800-869-1011.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Virtual Workshops By-Request</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The GaDOE Data Collections Team is offering by-request Data Collections virtual workshops customized to meet your needs. Complete the <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/data-collections-by-request-virtual-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">training request form</a> to schedule yours.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Note</strong>: Please clear your browser cache if you receive a white screen when accessing the link above.&nbsp;</p>


Data Collection Newsletter – April 2024

In collaborative group discussions, SLDS group members actively engage in sharing successful strategies and techniques for utilizing SLDS to inform and improve teacher practice and to positively impact student growth and achievement.


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024-2025 Ambassador Program</h2>



<p><strong>We are looking to identify key teachers from all over the state to serve as&nbsp;Ambassadors during the 2024-2025 school year &#8211; Application Deadline: May 31, 2024.</strong></p>



<p>The registration window for the 2024-2025 Ambassador Program is quickly approaching. The Ambassador Program provides educators with the knowledge needed to support the use of GaDOE data platforms and applications to enhance instruction and increase student performance. The Office of Technology Services invites those interested in the Ambassadors Program to complete the registration form by May 31.</p>



<p>More than 100 teachers and administrators were registered in this year&#8217;s Ambassador Program. The Ambassadors participated in monthly meetings led by members of Curriculum and Instruction. These content experts provided resources and strategies to enhance instruction using the platforms and applications. The program provides local stakeholders with procedures to assess student, school, and district data. Through &#8220;a window into each student&#8217;s specific needs,&#8221; the Ambassadors program delivers data and resources that can inform instructional practices.</p>



<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Attend six-monthly 90-minute virtual meetings from September 2024 to March 2025.</li>



<li>Complete five asynchronous learning sessions via Georgia Learns.</li>



<li>Participate in monthly discussion questions via the 2024-2025 Ambassadors&#8217; Group in GaDOE Community.</li>



<li>Upon completion of the requirements of the year-long course, participants will earn a certificate of completion and the distinction of being called an Ambassador.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Registration period: May 1 &#8211; May 31, 2024</strong></p>



<p><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/ujq3JwA89F" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Registration Form for the 2024-2025 Ambassador Cohort</strong></a></p>



<p></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Assign Courses: Empower Your Team with Georgia Learns</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="378" height="120" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-4.png" alt="Logo for Georgia Leans" class="wp-image-36035" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-4.png 378w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-4-300x95.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-4-50x16.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-4-100x32.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px" /></figure>



<p>Georgia Learns introduces a new Assign Courses feature, allowing:</p>



<ul>
<li>Districts and schools to make recommending or requiring courses easier and to verify completion.</li>



<li>Empowering your institution&#8217;s leadership to assign courses directly to team members facilitates seamless professional development coordination and enhances collective growth. </li>



<li>Access to diverse quality courses around a single topic, audience, audience, and standards. </li>



<li>Earning digital badges showcasing professional growth and observing Georgia Learns transcript progress. </li>



<li>Discovery of how Georgia Learns is designed to support Georgia&#8217;s educators. </li>
</ul>



<p>Georgia Learns is available anytime, anywhere. Join the Technology Services team to master this innovative platform and advance your professional growth journey in education</p>



<p><strong>Links to Documentation: </strong></p>



<ul>
<li><a href="https://url.gadoe.org/l8sia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Assign Courses Demo Video</a></li>



<li><a href="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/items/a638f59b-34d4-4bda-8842-abb520605d23/1/?.vi=file&amp;attachment.uuid=84d5edc2-e63f-4e44-a69d-201d31a9765a" data-type="link" data-id="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/items/a638f59b-34d4-4bda-8842-abb520605d23/1/?.vi=file&amp;attachment.uuid=84d5edc2-e63f-4e44-a69d-201d31a9765a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Profile Manager &#8211; Assigner Rollout</a></li>



<li><a href="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/a638f59b-34d4-4bda-8842-abb520605d23/1/Assign%20Courses%20and%20Course%20Status%20Report%20User%20Guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assign Courses and Course Status Report User Guide</a></li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GaDOE Professional Learning Events: SLDS, SuitCASE, and Inspire</h2>



<ul>
<li><strong>April 8, 12 p.m.:</strong> <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-data-overview-for-teachers-data-driven-classroom-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SLDS Data Overview for Teachers: Data-Driven Classroom</a></li>



<li><strong>April 8, 4 p.m.:</strong> <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-for-administrators-data-driven-leadership-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SLDS for Administrators: Data-Driven Leadership</a></li>



<li><strong>April 15, 3 p.m.:</strong> <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/unpacking-digital-standards-with-gadoe-suitcase-3" data-type="link" data-id="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/unpacking-digital-standards-with-gadoe-suitcase-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unpacking Digital Standards with GaDOE SuitCASE</a></li>



<li><strong>April 22, 1 p.m.:</strong> <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/dynamic-duo-mastering-inspire-velocity-for-enhanced-instruction" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dynamic Duo: Mastering Inspire &amp; Velocity for Enhanced Instruction</a></li>
</ul>



<p>Discover our <strong>Live Webinar</strong> <strong>sessions</strong> in the <strong><a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PL Events Catalog</a></strong>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="485" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-1024x485.jpg" alt="GaDOE Professional Learning Catalog" class="wp-image-36287" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-1024x485.jpg 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-300x142.jpg 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-768x364.jpg 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-1536x727.jpg 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-624x295.jpg 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-50x24.jpg 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office-100x47.jpg 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sort-by-Office.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Select&nbsp;<strong>Technology Services</strong>&nbsp;under the&nbsp;<strong>DOE Office</strong>&nbsp;dropdown. Then click&nbsp;<strong>Live Webinar</strong>&nbsp;to view the course descriptions for the Monday sessions.</p>



<ul>
<li>To request a&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday training session</strong>:</li>



<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>By Request.</strong></li>



<li>Click the&nbsp;<strong>DOE Office</strong>&nbsp;dropdown.</li>



<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Technology Services.</strong></li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is GaDOE Community?</h2>



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<p>GaDOE Community is a virtual collaborative space hosted by GaDOE for educational professionals interested in Georgia education. It provides a forum for conversational collegial learning and sharing of educational resources and classroom successes. The site connects GaDOE teams, school and district staff, RESAs, and other professional partners around the state.</p>
</div>



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<figure class="alignright size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="402" height="264" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GaDOE-Community.png" alt="" class="wp-image-36267" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GaDOE-Community.png 402w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GaDOE-Community-300x197.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GaDOE-Community-50x33.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GaDOE-Community-100x66.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px" /></figure></div></div>
</div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join us in the SLDS GaDOE Community.</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="817" height="643" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png" alt="GaDOE Community homepage highlighting the Create an Account link. " class="wp-image-30126" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png 817w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-300x236.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-768x604.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-624x491.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-50x39.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-100x79.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px" /></figure>



<p>Please join our&nbsp;<strong>SLDS group</strong>&nbsp;in Community, where you can stay updated with newsletter postings, read about platform changes, and discuss ideas with other SLDS users.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>To join, click&nbsp;<a href="https://community.gadoe.org/">https://comm nity.gadoe.org/</a>.</strong></p>


SLDS Updates Newsletter April 2024

Welcome to GaDOE Fine Arts! We're glad you've joined us. This group was created with you in mind as we seek to provide the best content-specific professional development as possible--specifically for Georgia's Fine Arts Teachers! 

This is the main Fine Arts group. In this group, you'll find subgroups of the five most common Fine Arts content areas that are taught in our schools in Georgia: Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual/Media Arts. You can join these Subgroups by clicking on the Subgroups tab on the Navigation Menu. 

In our Fine Arts Subgroups, you'll find even more content-specific groups for each of the main Fine Arts content areas. Tou can join those subgroups for highly content-specific professional development webinars and discussions on topics that are specific to what YOU are teaching! 

We hope that these discussions, webinars, and instructional supports aid you in providing ALL students in Georgia an excellent Fine Arts education.

Fine Arts Newsletter // Special Edition

Welcome to the Georgia Department of Education Science Community. Here we will discuss topics related to science education.

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Newsletter Update and GaDOE Community </h2>



<p><strong>Welcome to the new GaDOE Science Newsletter! </strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">We are excited to offer a newsletter experience that can be archived and shared on various platforms. As we move to this new newsletter experience, we hope that you will join our GaDOE Community group, where they will be shared and archived. Another outstanding feature of this new newsletter platform is that you can subscribe to be notified when a new edition is posted. </p>



<p>If you are not already a member, please join us on the <a href="http://login.community.gadoe.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>GaDOE Community</strong></a> platform to learn from our fantastic virtual specialists about how they teach science in their classrooms, share resources, and propose strategies you may find helpful in your teaching practice. GaDOE Science Communities include: </p>



<ul>
<li>K-2 Science </li>



<li>3-5 Science </li>



<li>6th Grade Science </li>



<li>7th Grade Science </li>



<li>8th Grade Science </li>



<li>High School Biological Sciences </li>



<li>High School Physical Sciences</li>
</ul>


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<p>If you are interested in joining GaDOE Community groups but are not currently a member, check out this <a href="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/f0ce7e0b-354b-44ce-9bca-3e511b33b7e1/1/GaDOE-Community-Invite-to-Join-flyer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">informational flyer</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GaDOE Science Resources </h2>



<p>The primary location that houses GaDOE science resources is GaDOE Inspire.  </p>


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<p>Access GaDOE Inspire through the <a href="https://gaconnects.gadoe.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SLDS/GaConnects</a> platform. Check out the course resources section of Inspire to find course-wide resources such as teacher notes, standards-based lessons in the unit buckets, and so much more. The newest resources are the grade 6 phenomenon tasks and the grade 4 science frameworks. </p>



<p>Then check out the addition of the science resource repository.  </p>


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<p>In the repository, you will find: </p>



<ul>
<li>Science in Action Video Series (K-5) </li>



<li>Science Standards-Based Classroom Instructional Framework </li>



<li>Graphic Organizers for the SEPs and CCCs </li>



<li>Science Instructional Materials- Quality Assurance Rubric </li>



<li>and Much More </li>
</ul>



<p>Additional resources can be found at the locations in the list below:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>GaDOE Community </strong>
<ul>
<li><em>Teacher-created</em> assessment items in the following communities: 
<ul>
<li>Grades 3-5 Science</li>



<li>8th Grade Science </li>



<li>High School Physical Sciences </li>



<li>High School Biological Sciences </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li><strong>SuitCASE</strong>
<ul>
<li>Georgia Science Standards of Excellence </li>



<li>In SuitCASE, you can:
<ul>
<li>Copy the standards</li>



<li>Pin the standards for later use</li>



<li>Create commenting groups</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li><strong>GaDOE Professional Learning Events Catalog</strong>
<ul>
<li>Recorded On-Demand PL videos </li>



<li>Information about upcoming virtual and in-person events with the GaDOE Science team</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Teacher Feature: 5E + CER = Sensemaking! by Karen Gorzynski </h2>



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<p>Science educators across the state agree that the 5E instructional framework is a simple and effective way to lead students from curiosity-sparking phenomena to deep content mastery. But where does the CER strategy fit in?</p>



<p>The CER (Claim &#8211; Evidence &#8211; Reason) strategy provides structure to support students in developing scientific claims based on experiential evidence with sound reasoning, and it can be implemented in several places during the 5E cycle.</p>



<p>During the Engage phase, a CER allows students to create hypotheses based on prior knowledge and new observations of the introduced phenomena. Sharing their CERs with peers encourages scientific discourse while pooling the varied background knowledge among your students.</p>



<p>In the Explain phase, a CER allows students to consolidate their new learning based on their experiences in the Engage and Explore phases. In addition, students can evaluate their initial CER about the phenomena and make updates based on new understanding.</p>



<p>Finally, in the Extend phase, a CER encourages students to connect the standards to real-world scenarios and develop solutions to problems they care about.&nbsp;One last tip: If the CER strategy is challenging for your students to grasp, especially in elementary grades, you can use a “sciencey” version of the <a href="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/items/8a76ebb2-b322-4ce2-808f-268c2ef64def/1/?.vi=file&amp;attachment.uuid=024375fa-27cd-4fe4-9624-824f0136c632" data-type="link" data-id="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/items/8a76ebb2-b322-4ce2-808f-268c2ef64def/1/?.vi=file&amp;attachment.uuid=024375fa-27cd-4fe4-9624-824f0136c632" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RACE strategy</a> instead!</p>
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<p><em>Karen Gorzynski is a fifth-grade science teacher in the Douglas County School System.</em></p>


GaDOE Science Updates March 2024

Welcome to the Office of School and District Improvement Community! This group is recommended for all district and school leaders who have a passion for the work of school improvement. Here we will discuss common problems of practice, share resources among colleagues across the state, and provide essential information to support district and school improvement efforts.

Office of School and District Improvement

SDI Updates Spring 2024


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data Collection and Validation</h2>



<p>The GaDOE Data Collection and Validation team offers open office hours to support districts with the submission of required state reporting applications.&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>March 19</strong> and <strong>April 4</strong>: Addressing district questions and concerns in preparation for upcoming data collections. </li>



<li><strong>April 18</strong>: Addressing district questions and concerns in preparation for the upcoming data collections, emphasizing the Error Rejection and Recovery process. </li>



<li><strong>May 9</strong>: Addressing district questions and concerns in preparation for the upcoming data collections, emphasizing the Error Relief and Grades process. </li>



<li><strong>June 6</strong>: Addressing district questions and concerns in preparation for Student Class and Student Record sign off. </li>
</ul>



<p>Registration for each can be found in <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GaDOE Community</a> at <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/data-collection-and-validation-open-office-hours" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Data Collection and Validation Open Office Hours &#8211; GaDOE Community</a>&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Student Record</h2>



<p>Student Record officially opens on <strong>Wednesday, April 3, 2024</strong>. The Student Record Superintendent sign-off <strong>deadline</strong> is <strong>Tuesday, June 18, 2024</strong>. Please plan on attending open office hours to learn more about recovering rejected special education events and the error relief process. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FTE (Full Time Equivalent)</h2>



<p>The upcoming FTE Cycle 3 opens on <strong>Thursday, March 7, 2024</strong>. The deadline for submitting all FTE data is <strong>March 28, 2024</strong>.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data Collection Survey</h2>



<p>Log into the portal and update your Data Collection Survey with the correct contact information for your district. We need to be able to contact you; therefore, if possible, please update your contact information with a cellphone number. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Student Class</h2>



<p>For new dual enrollment course numbers with a letter in the second digit past the decimal, send an email to <a href="mailto:sarmour@doe.k12.ga.us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sarmour@doe.k12.ga.us</a>. Type the course number and description in the email. Please do not copy and paste. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Marking Period Error</strong></h3>



<p>E9117 – The marking period reported for the course was not reported in the Data Collection Survey. </p>



<p>To correct this, go to the Data Collection Survey, put in the correct marking period, and validate the Student Class. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) Course Number Change</strong> </h3>



<p><strong>Original # </strong>                            <strong>New #</strong><br>XX.7116000    changed to    XX.7116100<br>XX.7126000    changed to    XX.7126100<br>XX.7114000    changed to    XX.7114100<br>XX.7115000    changed to    XX.7115100</p>



<p><strong>Note: Corrections must be completed for the second semester by the March collection.</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>FTE does not report course numbers, only segments; the change to ‘1’ in the fifth digit past the decimals does not affect the FTE funding; the funding will be the same. The SIS (Student Information System) programming will be the same. It is just a one-digit change to reduce the number of duplicates caused by WBL numbers. Everything stays the same except for the change to the fifth digit past the decimal. XX.xxxx1xx. </li>



<li>Districts do not have to change first-semester course numbers. They will get E8311, but this is relievable. The four numbers changed should be reported as soon as possible. </li>



<li>The old and new numbers will be displayed on Student Class reports if districts submit both semesters in March and on the End of Year Student Class collection. </li>



<li>Courses are not reported in the Student Record, so this does not affect SR (Student Record). </li>



<li>This does not change any credit.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CPI &#8211; Certified/Classified Personnel Information</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nurse License Verification Changes for FY2024&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The Office of Whole Child Supports requested that the nurse license verification report be changed. The column headers were changed from Yes/No to Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).  </li>



<li>We also changed the descriptions of Job Code &#8216;409&#8217; to “Licensed Nurse &#8211; must have an RN or LPN license. (If not licensed, use Job Code &#8216;444&#8217;.)&#8221;  </li>



<li>Change the description of Job Code &#8216;486&#8217; to “Licensed Special Education Nurse &#8211; must have an RN or LPN license. (If not licensed, use Job Code &#8216;444&#8217;.)” </li>
</ul>



<p>Please remember to report contract nurses in CPI, including Health Department employees, hospital employees, and agency nurses.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mental Health Verification New for FY2024&nbsp;</h3>



<p>The Mental Health verification process aims to report the certification options and Job Codes for Mental Health Clinicians/Therapists, Special Education Social Workers, School Social Workers, and GNETS Social Workers. The verification link is on the CPI Main Menu for cycles 1 and 2. </p>



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<p>We redefined the Job Codes below to add the following certification options to the descriptions:&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>LCSW = Licensed Clinical Social Worker&nbsp;</li>



<li>LMSW = Licensed Master Social Worker&nbsp;</li>



<li>LMFT = Licensed Mariage and Family Therapist&nbsp;</li>



<li>LPC = Licensed Professional Counselor&nbsp;</li>



<li>MSW = Master Social Worker&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>308 – Mental Health Clinician/Therapist: LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, other&nbsp;</li>



<li>300 &#8211; Special Education Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;</li>



<li>407 – School Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;</li>



<li>412 – GNETS Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>Access and download <a href="https://app3.doe.k12.ga.us/ows-bin/owa/cpi_pack_code_menu.entry_form" data-type="link" data-id="https://app3.doe.k12.ga.us/ows-bin/owa/cpi_pack_code_menu.entry_form" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">job code tables</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New State Report System (SRS)</h2>



<p>On February 29, 2024, GaDOE hosted a webinar on the new State Reporting System (SRS). The participants asked many insightful questions to help GaDOE develop a FAQ document to share with districts. If you missed the live session, the recording can be viewed at the following link: <a data-pf_style_display="inline" data-pf_style_visibility="visible" href="https://url.gadoe.org/blxk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://url.gadoe.org/blxk</a>. More webinars are being planned. </p>



<p>Weekly SIS vendor and pilot district work sessions are being conducted to discuss any data issues in the GaDOE Operational Data Store (ODS). The items are being resolved to improve efficiency when the SRS is implemented statewide during the parallel year. </p>



<p>Continue to access the GaDOE Community to follow our Data Collection group and subgroups. The SRS (State Reporting System) group is now active so you can stay up to date on the events with this project.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GUIDE (Georgia Unique IDentifier for Education)</h2>



<ul>
<li>For the Foster Student Report, GUIDE only shows the students by the Claim Start and End Date you requested. If a student entered foster care in 2018 and your search results in GUIDE are for the current school year, the student will not be on the report.  </li>



<li>The Foster Report for School and District Administrators is in the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) under SLDS Operational. </li>



<li>If you need access to this report, contact your SIS/SLDS team for provisioning. </li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">End of Pathway Assessments (EOPA)</h2>



<p>The following documents for FY2024 have been posted on <a href="https://georgiainsights.gadoe.org/Data-Collections/Pages/End-of-Pathway-Assessment.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia Insights</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>CTAE EOPA Assessment Codes&nbsp;</li>



<li>Combined CTAE EOPA Assessment and Pathway Codes&nbsp;</li>



<li>EOPA Pathway Codes&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data Collection Survey</h2>



<ul>
<li>The Data Collection Survey can be re-opened anytime during the school year. It is important to always have updated contact information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Be sure to update the Data Collection Survey as needed when district personnel leave or change positions. </li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Superintendent Portal Provisioning for Data Collection Sign-off</h2>



<p>To better prepare for the upcoming data collection sign-off, please review your MyGaDOE Portal account. </p>



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<p>At a minimum, a superintendent should have: </p>



<ul>
<li>Organization Role(s): Your County – Superintendent&nbsp;</li>



<li>Application Roles(s): Superintendent for Student Record, Full Time Equivalent, Free &amp; Reduced Lunch, CPI (Classified/Certified Personnel Info) Legacy, EOPA, and Student Class Application.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>The following district users are also needed: Private School Collection &#8211; District User, FTE Survey Data &#8211; FTE Survey Coordinator, and School Calendar – District User. </p>



<p>If assistance is needed, please reach out to the Technology Services &#8211; Service Desk Team by calling 1-800-869-1011.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Virtual Workshops By-Request</h2>



<p>The GaDOE Data Collections Team is offering by-request Data Collections virtual workshops customized to meet your needs. Complete the <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/data-collections-by-request-virtual-workshops" data-type="link" data-id="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/data-collections-by-request-virtual-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">training request form</a> to schedule yours.  </p>



<p><strong>Note</strong>: Please clear your browser cache if you receive a white screen when accessing the link above. </p>


Data Collection Newsletter &#8211; March 2024

This group is designed to be a collaboration space for Instructional Technology staff within the districts and RESAs to participate in discussions and share resources with one another.

Instructional Technology Specialists


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">March 2024 GaDOE Professional Learning Events</h2>



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<p>Data and Digital Literacy is excited to enter the second month of our new training model. This shift allows our team to maintain its commitment to personalized training while ensuring a dedicated delivery date and time for sessions. Our live webinars on Monday offer greater engagement and interactivity, which empowers our learners to navigate the functionality of the applications with more confidence and ease. We aim to offer varied times and sessions each month to accommodate our learners&#8217; diverse schedules and preferences, maximizing accessibility and participation. Additionally, this approach allows us to offer opportunities to reinforce the content and share the latest application developments.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><strong>Time</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"><strong>Training</strong></td></tr><tr><td>March 4, 2024</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">9 &#8211; 10 a.m.</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Collaborative Communication using GaDOE Community</td></tr><tr><td>March 4, 2024</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">11 a.m. &#8211; noon</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">An Inspiring Look at Teacher Resources through GaDOE Inspire</td></tr><tr><td>March 11, 2024</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">10 &#8211; 11 a.m.</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">SLDS Data Overview for TeachersL Data-Driven Classroom</td></tr><tr><td>March 11, 2024</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">2 &#8211; 3 p.m.</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">SLDS for Administrators: Data-Driven Leadership</td></tr><tr><td>March 18, 2024</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">10 &#8211; 11 a.m.</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Your Path to Professional Growth with Georgia Learns</td></tr><tr><td>March 18, 2024</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">4 &#8211; 5 p.m.</td><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Unpacking Digital Standards with GaDOE SuitCASE</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Discover our Live Webinar sessions in the PL Events Catalog. Access the catalog here:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flogin.community.gadoe.org%2Fevents&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjmcdonald%40doe.k12.ga.us%7C3410dc3e94a44d414f1008dc31727efd%7C1aa55c8303434ecbbd39bd7f43876bd7%7C0%7C0%7C638439615028548747%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=S1xhabgWVYtL669n4%2FdziWS5YDPIAm2Vxv7Ce7eB0U4%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://login.community.gadoe.org/events</a></strong>. </p>



<p>Select <strong>Technology Services</strong> under the <strong>DOE Office</strong> dropdown. Then click <strong>Live Webinar</strong> to view the course descriptions for the Monday sessions.</p>



<p>To request a&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday training session</strong>:</p>



<ul>
<li>Select <strong>By Request.</strong></li>



<li>Click the <strong>DOE Office</strong> dropdown.</li>



<li>Select <strong>Technology Services.</strong></li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLDS 2023-2024 Ambassador Program Update </h2>



<p>The SLDS 2023-2024 Ambassadors Program is a comprehensive learning experience designed to help teachers and administrators maximize the data and resources available within the GaConnects gateway. By completing the course, participants earn the distinction of being called Ambassadors. This year&#8217;s program featured presentations by content experts from the Georgia Department of Education who share our vision for improving student learning through data-driven decision-making. The ambassadors found these presentations informative and appreciated the opportunities to ask questions from Social Studies, ESOL, Digital Media and Literacy, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Data Quality and Reporting, Gifted Education, and Special Education experts.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="532" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-1024x532.png" alt="Content experts." class="wp-image-35359" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-1024x532.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-300x156.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-768x399.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-1536x798.png 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-624x324.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-50x26.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15-100x52.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-15.png 1591w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="block-cbaafaa6-4cf8-477d-b6ac-6d4a715c6df3">Inspire Updates</h2>



<p id="block-a89f65ee-ae3f-4f42-92ed-cf4af38bacba"><strong>NEW Equation Editor </strong>is available for both teachers and students.</p>



<p>The <strong>Equation Editor </strong>icon is visible for editors in <strong>Lesson Plans</strong>, <strong>Collection Descriptions</strong>, or <strong>Unit Descriptions</strong> and within Velocity toolbars to make Math Type possible across INSPIRE!</p>



<ul>
<li>The <strong>Equation Editor</strong> keyboard is in any toolbar with an <strong>E</strong>-letter icon.</li>



<li>Teachers and students can choose the <strong>Equation Editor</strong> keyboard and symbols they need by using the tabs, keys, and shift options.</li>



<li>Science can try the <strong>CHEM</strong> or advanced keyboard layouts.</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="569" height="604" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-2.png" alt="Equation Editor keyboard options." class="wp-image-34873" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-2.png 569w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-2-283x300.png 283w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-2-47x50.png 47w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-2-94x100.png 94w" sizes="(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px" /></figure>



<p><b>THE NEW STEM Blank option has replaced the numeric query to auto-score math-type response.</b></p>



<ul>
<li>Look for the <strong>STEM Blank</strong> option (123 Icon) available within Velocity&#8217;s Interactive Reading, Freeform Content, and Scaffolded Response questions.</li>



<li>Activity authors can select the <strong>STEM Blank</strong> icon (123) to use the built-in <strong>Equation Editor</strong>.</li>



<li>Try the added <strong>Template Response </strong>and <strong>Feedback</strong> options to scaffold, provide more context, and reinforce the correct response.</li>



<li>Feature requested by STEM teachers everywhere!</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="571" height="278" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-3.png" alt="Image of STEM Blank option with an arrow pointing to &quot;ADD TEMPLATE RESPONSE.&quot;" class="wp-image-34874" style="width:565px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-3.png 571w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-3-300x146.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-3-50x24.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-3-100x49.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is GaDOE Community?</h2>



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<p>GaDOE Community is a virtual collaborative space hosted by GaDOE for educational professionals with a vested interest in Georgia education. Community provides a forum for conversational collegial learning and the sharing of educational resources and classroom successes. GaDOE Community site connects GaDOE teams, school and district staff, RESAs, and other professional partners around the state. </p>
</div>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="402" height="264" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GaDOE-Community.png" alt="GaDOE Community logo." class="wp-image-35422" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GaDOE-Community.png 402w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GaDOE-Community-300x197.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GaDOE-Community-50x33.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GaDOE-Community-100x66.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px" /></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join us in the SLDS GaDOE Community.</h2>


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<figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="817" height="643" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png" alt="GaDOE Community homepage highlighting the Create an Account link. " class="wp-image-30126" style="width:555px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png 817w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-300x236.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-768x604.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-624x491.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-50x39.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5-100x79.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px" /></figure></div>


<p>Please join our&nbsp;<strong>SLDS group</strong>&nbsp;in Community, where you can stay updated with newsletter postings, read about platform changes, and discuss ideas with other SLDS users.&nbsp;<strong>To join, click&nbsp;<a href="https://community.gadoe.org/">https://comm nity.gadoe.org/</a>.</strong></p>



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SLDS Updates March 2024

Fine Arts Newsletter // Winter 2024


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Student Record</strong></h2>



<p>Student Record Data Cleansing will be available from January 15, 2024, through March 6, 2024. FY2024 Student Record file layouts will be used for data cleansing. New data elements and errors are included.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CPI &#8211; Certified/Classified Personnel Information</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nurse License Verification Changes for FY2024</strong></h3>



<ul>
<li>The Office of Whole Child Supports requested to change the Nurse License Verification Report. The column headers were changed from Yes / No to Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>We also made a change to the descriptions of Job Code &#8216;409&#8217; to “Licensed Nurse &#8211; must have an RN or LPN license. (If not licensed, use Job Code &#8216;444&#8217;.)&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Change the description of Job Code &#8216;486&#8217; to “Licensed Special Education Nurse &#8211; must have an RN or LPN license. (If not licensed, use Job Code &#8216;444&#8217;.)”&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>Please remember to report contract nurses in CPI, including health department employees, hospital employees, and agency nurses.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mental Health Verification New for FY2024&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>The purpose of the mental health verification process is to report the certification options and job codes for mental health clinicians and therapists, special education social workers, school social workers, and GNETS social workers. The verification link is located on the CPI main menu for CPI cycles 1 and 2.&nbsp;</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="633" height="347" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1.png" alt="CPI Main Menu" class="wp-image-34547" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1.png 633w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1-300x164.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1-624x342.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1-50x27.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1-100x55.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px" /></figure></div>


<p>We redefined the job codes below to add the following certification options to the descriptions:&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker&nbsp;</li>



<li>LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker&nbsp;</li>



<li>LMFT – Licensed Mariage and Family Therapist&nbsp;</li>



<li>LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor&nbsp;</li>



<li>MSW – Master Social Worker&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>308 – Mental Health Clinician/Therapist: LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, other&nbsp;</li>



<li>300 – Special Education Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;</li>



<li>407 – School Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;</li>



<li>412 – GNETS Social Worker: MSW, LMSW, LCSW, other&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>Click on the link below to see the list of job codes.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://app3.doe.k12.ga.us/ows-bin/owa/cpi_pack_code_menu.entry_form" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View download CPI code tables.</a>&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FTE (Full Time Equivalent)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Upcoming FTE CYCLE 3 opens Thursday, March 7, 2024. The deadline for submitting all FTE data is March 28, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Student Class</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) Course Number Changes&nbsp;</h3>



<p><strong>Original #</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>New #</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<p>XX.7116000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; changed to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; XX.7116100&nbsp;<br>XX.7126000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; changed to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; XX.7126100&nbsp;<br>XX.7114000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; changed to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; XX.7114100&nbsp;<br>XX.7115000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; changed to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; XX.7115100&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Note:</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>FTE does not report course numbers, only segments; the change of a ‘1’ in the fifth digit past the decimals does not affect the FTE funding; the funding will be the same. The programming in the SIS (Student Information System) will be the same; it is just a one-digit change to reduce the number of duplicates caused by WBL numbers. Everything stays the same except for the change to the fifth digit past the decimal. XX.xxxx1xx.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Districts do not have to change first semester course numbers. Districts will get E8311, but this is relievable. The four numbers changed should be reported as soon as possible.&nbsp;</li>



<li>The old and new numbers will show on SC reports if you send both semesters in March and for End of Year SC Collection.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Courses are not reported in Student Record, so this does not affect SR (Student Record).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New State Report System (SRS)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>It was great to “see” those who attended the GSIS Conference in Savannah. A session (repeat session too) was presented on the new State Reporting System (SRS). The presentation included the anticipated project timelines and a diagram of the layout of the Ed-Fi ODS implementation model. Many great discussions were had and there were some testimonials from some of the pilot districts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Currently, data is being sent from the pilot districts to the GaDOE State ODS. This data is being validated on whether it will satisfy our current data reporting requirements. Weekly SIS vendor and pilot districts work sessions are being conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>A statewide online seminar will be held in late February or early March to allow an open discussion from districts after a brief presentation. A GaDOE portal message will be sent to announce the date and time.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Please access GaDOE Community to follow our Data Collection group and subgroups.&nbsp;The SRS group is now active so you can stay up to date on events connected to this project.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>GUIDE (Georgia Unique IDentifier for Education)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<ul>
<li>Did you know, that the GUIDE Platform now has a foster students report.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>A search can be accomplished by the GTID (Georgia Testing IDentifier), claim date, by last name, and by all schools or an individual school. The report can be printed or downloaded. The data in this report is transmitted from the Georgia Department of Human Services daily and is refreshed in GUIDE every evening.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>End of Pathway Assessments (EOPA)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The Data Collection and Validation team will host an End-of-Pathway Assessment virtual session on February 15, 2024. Register for the event by visiting <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://login.community.gadoe.org/events</a> and searching for EOPA. If you are unable to register you may need to clear your browser cache.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Data Collection Survey</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<ul>
<li>The Data Collection Survey can be re-opened anytime during the school year. It is important to always have updated contact information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Be sure to update the Data Collection Survey as needed when you have district personnel that have left or changed positions.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Superintendent Portal Provisioning for Data Collection Sign-off</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>To better prepare for upcoming data collections sign-off, please review your MyGaDOE Portal account.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="765" height="249" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png" alt="MyGaDOE Portal login screen. " class="wp-image-34510" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.png 765w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-300x98.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-624x203.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-50x16.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-100x33.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px" /></figure>



<p>At a minimum, a Superintendent should have:&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li>Organization Role(s): Your County – Superintendent&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Application Roles(s): Superintendent for Student Record, Full Time Equivalent, Free &amp; Reduced Lunch, CPI (Classified/Certified Personnel Info) Legacy, EOPA, and Student Class Application.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p>For district users, the following are also needed: Private School Collection – District User, FTE Survey Data – FTE Survey Coordinator, and School Calendar – District User.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If assistance is needed, please reach out to the Technology Services – Service Desk Team by calling 1-800-869-1011.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Virtual Workshops (By-Request</strong><strong>)</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>GaDOE Data Collections Team is offering Data Collections by-request virtual workshops customized to meet your needs. Complete the training request form at this <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flogin.community.gadoe.org%2Fevents%2Fdata-collections-by-request-virtual-workshops&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjpeavy%40DOE.k12.ga.us%7Cfd712cdd416f41e4443208dbbbad3a9d%7C1aa55c8303434ecbbd39bd7f43876bd7%7C0%7C0%7C638310124958484843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OeLLkVbT9koDUlQypJ4A3bRVJT6l3YD9iFb47Z84z6E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">link</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Note</strong>: Please clear your browser cache if you receive a white screen with the above link.</p>


Data Collection Newsletter – February 2024


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="784" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-1024x784.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-35408" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-1024x784.jpg 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-300x230.jpg 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-768x588.jpg 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-1536x1176.jpg 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-624x478.jpg 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-50x38.jpg 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023-100x77.jpg 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GPP-Team-Nov-2023.jpg 1714w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">GPP Team pictured from left to right: Waldon Hamilton (SE GA), Carla Hawkins (SW GA), Angela Sparks (NW GA), Brennon Phillips (Metro ATL), Lori Heeman (State Coordinator), Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods, Deputy Superintendent for CTAE Dr. Barbara Wall, Daphne Jackson (East Central GA), Hilda Garrison (NE GA), and Deborah Guillaume (Middle GA). </figcaption></figure>



<p>The Great Promis Partnership (GPP) team attended the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Work-based Learning Conference in November 2023 at Lake Lanier Islands. During the conference, we had many and connected with work-based learning coordinators across the state who are interested in the support GPP provides to students at risk of not graduating who would benefit from a work-based learning experience. GPP appreciates the support of Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods, Deputy Superintendent for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Dr. Barbara Wall, and WBL Program Specialist Laura Boswell (not pictured). </p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac910e412cd54ee91ea0f5bed496c3a9">Middle Georgia</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Welcome to the Team!</h2>



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<p>Deborah Guillaume joined the GPP team just before the holidays. Deb is a proud Ghanaian native with prior experience as a Healthcare Science Educator in CTAE. She is passionate about helping students realize their potential and carve their way to their future careers. Deb loves God, mission trips, and traveling with her husband, Cedric. She looks forward to assisting students in developing a true sense of purpose post-graduation and adding more students to GPP.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="274" height="347" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DG2.png" alt="Deborah &quot;Deb&quot; Guillaume" class="wp-image-34172" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DG2.png 274w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DG2-237x300.png 237w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DG2-39x50.png 39w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DG2-79x100.png 79w" sizes="(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px" /></figure>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-523a919e9df871b124c47f26079374d3">Metro Atlanta</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">City of Atlanta Hiring Fair</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="993" height="993" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e.jpg" alt="GPP and City of Atlanta Scholar Career Fair" class="wp-image-34071" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e.jpg 993w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e-300x300.jpg 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e-150x150.jpg 150w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e-768x768.jpg 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e-624x624.jpg 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e-50x50.jpg 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c9a2610f-b216-4a06-9df3-6c5cc4bdab8e-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px" /></figure>



<p>Great Promise Partnership joined forces with the City of Atlanta to employ scholars. Metro Atlanta Coordinator Bree Phillips organized a successful day of learning about various departments, job descriptions, and interviews for GPP students. The City of Atlanta is a driving force for cultivating a community that employs residents to create a work, live, and play environment. These students will serve in positions that support their educational growth and growth as distinguished citizens.</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18be8a61d69fef5d7a83975512c70358">Northeast Region</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Athens-Clarke County Government Supports GPP Internships</h2>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="760" height="250" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hilda-Athens.png" alt="Athens-Clarke County Government (ACCG) employees and GPP Coordinator Hilda Garrison show enthusiasm for GPP." class="wp-image-34174" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hilda-Athens.png 760w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hilda-Athens-300x99.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hilda-Athens-624x205.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hilda-Athens-50x16.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hilda-Athens-100x33.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /></figure></div>


<p>Athens-Clarke County Government (ACCG) employees and GPP Coordinator Hilda Garrison show enthusiasm for GPP. ACCG has increased the number of GPP students this semester to an all-time high of 14 students. ACCG is so committed to GPP that they identified several remote positions during COVID-19 to maintain program continuity. This school year, they added part-time&nbsp;<em>Worker 1-GPP</em>&nbsp;positions, giving GPP students hands-on experience in several new departments. Before being hired, students undergo a panel interview and must complete the same hiring processes full-time employees undergo. The process provides students with experiences they will encounter when seeking employment after graduation. GPP developed the new&nbsp;<em>Worker 1-GPP</em>&nbsp;positions with an emphasis on students interested in working for ACCG full-time after graduation or part-time while they go to college. Students are working this semester in the following departments: Human Resources, Water Billing, Land Development, Streets and Drainage, Animal Services, Solid Waste, and Facilities Management/Landscaping. Three Clarke County high schools are participating in GPP this school year: Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, and Foothills Clarke County.</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc0844c0b09b31e756cbe6aebbe67bf9">Northwest Region</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Cobb County Sheriff&#8217;s Office Offers GPP Internships </h2>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="594" height="371" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sheriff-Dept.png" alt="Assistant Chief Deputy Gina Hawkins and GPP Northwest Georgia Coordinator Angela Sparks present a new opportunity at the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. " class="wp-image-34175" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sheriff-Dept.png 594w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sheriff-Dept-300x187.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sheriff-Dept-50x31.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sheriff-Dept-100x62.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px" /></figure></div>


<p>Assistant Chief Deputy Gina Hawkins and GPP Northwest Georgia Coordinator Angela Sparks presented a new opportunity at the Cobb County Sheriff&#8217;s Office. The sheriff&#8217;s office has committed to offering six to eight new internship opportunities to junior and senior GPP students in Cobb County School District&#8217;s Osborne High School. The internship opportunities include Administrative Specialist, Building Trades, Communications, Information Technology, and Departmental Solutions. Students will have a chance to rotate through departments of interest. Hawkins and Chief of Staff David Jones have dedicated themselves and their staff to positively impacting students by offering work experience while mentoring these students in life, employability, and professional skills related to public safety.</p>



<p>Check out Angela&#8217;s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7155535112384757761/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn feed</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Shaw Industries Life Skills Coaching Session: Setting Goals </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-1024x1024.jpg" alt="GPP students at two Shaw Industries plants." class="wp-image-34083" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-624x624.jpg 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Shaw-2.jpg 1654w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>GPP students at two Shaw Industries, Inc. plants in Bartow County discuss the next steps after high school while setting goals to accomplish these steps. Chattahoochee Technical College and a local counselor joined our session to discuss post-graduation opportunities. </p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52d244e30fb72fb71d32a13528d471e0">East Central Region</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Student Receives Full-time Employment after her                           GPP Work-based Learning Internship</h2>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8890.jpg" alt="Former GPP student Nadia with her employer Brianne Felton." class="wp-image-34545" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8890.jpg 480w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8890-225x300.jpg 225w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8890-38x50.jpg 38w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8890-75x100.jpg 75w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></figure></div>


<p>While East Central Georgia Coordinator Daphne Jackson was visiting, former GPP student Nadia posed for a picture with her employer, Brianne Felton. Nadia is a 2023 graduate of Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, Georgia. After a successful GPP internship, The Felton Group Real Estate Services hired Nadia full-time. She is currently enrolled in a real estate program to earn her license. Despite several obstacles, Nadia continues to overcome and has a tremendous future ahead of her.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Integrity Life Skills Lesson</h2>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="601" height="451" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DJ1.png" alt="Current South Effingham students Austin, Harleigh, and Jesslyn with their East Central GPP Coordinator, Daphne Jackson" class="wp-image-34544" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DJ1.png 601w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DJ1-300x225.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DJ1-50x38.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DJ1-100x75.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px" /></figure></div>


<p>Current South Effingham students Austin, Harleigh, and Jesslyn pose for a picture with East Central GPP Coordinator Daphne Jackson after a life skills lesson on integrity. Students were given workplace scenarios and asked to discuss how integrity was or was not part of the scenario. The students completed the exercise with a new outlook on what integrity means.<br></p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0c09781d132ae0dbd01eb5e39d945ed">Southwest Region</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Southwest Region GPP Takes on Leadership</h2>



<p>GPP Southwest Georgia Region Coordinator Carla Hawkins recently graduated from Leadership Albany class of 2023 and was selected to join the Leadership Albany Board of Directors for a three-year term. Her fellow board members, classmates, and leaders in various industries are dedicated to supporting GPP and youth throughout Southwest Georgia.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With Leadership Albany support, plans to host a Southwest Georgia&nbsp;<em>REAL Skills Day</em>&nbsp;(Regional Employability and Life Skills Day) on February 28 are underway and will cap off CTAE month. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albany Technical College. Community partners WorkSource Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia are part of this great event highlighting skills needed for future careers.</p>



<p>See Carla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7131116715727286272/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7131116715727286272/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn feed</a>.</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d036725b2ea72ac69ed9c38f7ccf0d03">Southeast Region</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">City of Valdosta GPP Holiday Party</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-1024x768.jpg" alt="GPP students working in the City of Valdosta's water, public works, and social media departments." class="wp-image-34072" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-300x225.jpg 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-768x576.jpg 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-624x468.jpg 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-50x38.jpg 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party-100x75.jpg 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Valdosta-City-GPP-XMAS-Party.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>These GPP students work in the City of Valdosta&#8217;s water, public works, and social media departments. In celebration of their good work, the City of Valdosta had a holiday celebration, which included a luncheon and holiday gifts. The event provided a time to reflect on a good but challenging year and gear up for a successful 2024.</p>



<p class="has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d213129d50617d23b93040883dc2d64"><strong>Great Promise Partnership wishes everyone a successful 2024!!</strong></p>


Great Promise Partnership Winter 2024


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updated Training Opportunities Beginning February 5, 2024</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="571" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2-1024x571.png" alt="2024 Application Training Update Flyer. Details are included in the text below. " class="wp-image-33243" style="width:840px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2-1024x571.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2-300x167.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2-768x428.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2-624x348.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2-50x28.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2-100x56.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-2.png 1349w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Data and Digital Literacy is excited to announce updates to our training model beginning February 5, 2024. Previously, our team offered training sessions<strong> by request</strong>, <strong>but now we will offer these sessions exclusively on Wednesdays</strong>. This shift allows our team to maintain our commitment to personalized training while ensuring a dedicated delivery date and time for sessions. We are also excited to introduce separate training sessions for GAConnects, SuitCASE, and Inspire. This approach will enable our team to allocate more time and focused attention to each subject matter, ensuring a deeper and more comprehensive exploration of these valuable tools. Additionally, we will work directly with the Curriculum and Instruction content experts to enhance our training sessions, as this collaboration offers educators real-world insights and practical solutions to shared challenges.</p>



<p>This new training structure will allow educators to choose sessions that align with their specific needs and schedules and provide a customized learning approach. Our training sessions will be accessible through the PL Events catalog <strong>(<a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://login.community.gadoe.org/events</a></strong>), and the screenshots below will help you better navigate the training sessions.</p>



<p>Learners should visit the <strong><a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events" data-type="link" data-id="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events">PL Events Catalog</a> to join our Live Webinar sessions. </strong>Select <strong>&#8216;Technology Services&#8217;</strong> under the <strong>&#8216;DOE Office&#8217; </strong>dropdown.<b> </b>Then click <strong>&#8216;Live Webinar&#8217;</strong> to view the course descriptions for the Monday sessions.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="145" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11-1024x145.png" alt="Live Webinar Link in the PL Events Catalog. " class="wp-image-33508" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11-1024x145.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11-300x43.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11-768x109.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11-624x89.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11-50x7.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11-100x14.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-11.png 1471w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>To request a <strong>Wednesday training session</strong>:</p>



<ul>
<li>Select <strong>&#8216;By Request.&#8217;</strong> </li>



<li>Click the <strong>&#8216;DOE Office&#8217;</strong> dropdown.</li>



<li>Select <strong>&#8216;Technology Services.&#8217;</strong></li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1560" height="277" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5.png" alt="By Request Webinar Link in the PL Catalog." class="wp-image-33543" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5.png 1560w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5-300x53.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5-1024x182.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5-768x136.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5-1536x273.png 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5-624x111.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5-50x9.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/By-request-5-100x18.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="172" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-1024x172.png" alt="DOE Office dropdown sort in the PL Events Catalog. " class="wp-image-33544" style="width:840px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-1024x172.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-300x50.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-768x129.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-1536x258.png 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-624x105.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-50x8.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10-100x17.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DOE-Office-10.png 1556w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="435" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services-1024x435.png" alt="Technology Services DOE Office Link in the dropdown menu of the PL Events Catalog. " class="wp-image-33527" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services-1024x435.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services-300x127.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services-768x326.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services-624x265.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services-50x21.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services-100x42.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Technology-Services.png 1477w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Georgia Learns Updates</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="479" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-1024x479.png" alt="Georgia Learns new branding." class="wp-image-34537" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-1024x479.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-300x140.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-768x359.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-1536x719.png 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-624x292.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-50x23.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1-100x47.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-1.png 1911w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p><strong>NEW! </strong>Georgia Learns has new GaDOE branding. All course cards display the GaDOE logo and green color for a consistent user experience. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="483" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-1024x483.png" alt="New Georgia Learns pathways." class="wp-image-34538" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-1024x483.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-300x142.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-768x362.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-1536x725.png 1536w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-624x295.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-50x24.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2-100x47.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GA-Learns-Screen-Shot-2.png 1911w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p><strong>NEW!</strong> Three new pathways are available in the Georgia Learns catalog—pathways group courses together in a series of knowledge. Enrolling in a pathway will enroll learners into all courses within the pathway&#8217;s series. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Request Training</h2>



<p>To request training on <strong>GaConnects</strong>, <strong>SuitCASE</strong>, <strong>Inspire</strong>, <strong>SLDS Teacher</strong>, or <strong>SLDS</strong> <strong>Administrator</strong>, click the following link: <a href="https://bit.ly/GaDOE-SLDS-Training-Form" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/GaDOE-SLDS- aining-Form</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join us in the GaDOE Community.</h2>



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<p>Please join our&nbsp;<strong>SLDS group</strong>&nbsp;in Community, where you can stay updated with newsletter postings, read about platform changes, and discuss ideas with other SLDS users.&nbsp;<strong>To join, click&nbsp;<a href="https://community.gadoe.org/">https://comm nity.gadoe.org/</a>.</strong></p>



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SLDS Updates February 2024


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Student Record Data Cleansing</strong></h2>



<p>Student Record Data Cleansing will be available from January 15 to March 6, 2024. FY2024 Student Record file layouts will be used for data cleansing. New data elements and errors are included.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New State Report System (SRS)</strong></h2>



<p>December was a busy and productive month. Several SIS vendors, including Aspen, Infinite Campus, and PowerSchool, and their pilot districts started publishing data to the shared UAT (User Acceptance Testing) environment. Eight PowerSchool, two Infinite Campus, and one Aspen pilot district have configured their connection to the SRS&#8217; Operational Data Store (ODS). After the successful links to the GaDOE State ODS, pilot districts began publishing organizational, student, and staff data to GaDOE State ODS.</p>



<p>The GaDOE Data Collection Team meets with all SIS vendors and pilot districts weekly to discuss progress and any issues. After the initial publishing of data, the Student Information System&#8217;s application programming interface (API) connection to GaDOE State ODS will continuously send data without any upload effort on the district&#8217;s part. We will share additional details and announcements soon.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>End of Pathway Assessments (EOPA)</strong></h2>



<p>The Data Collection and Validation team will host an End-of-Pathway Assessment virtual session on February 15, 2024. Register for the event by visiting <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events">https://login.community.gadoe.org/events</a> and searching for EOPA.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Data Collection Survey</strong></h2>



<p>The Data Collection Survey can be re-opened anytime during the school year. It is important to always have updated contact information. Be sure to update the Data Collection Survey as needed when you have district personnel who have left or changed positions.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Superintendent Portal Provisioning for Data Collection Sign-off</strong></h2>



<p>To better prepare for upcoming data collection sign-off, please review your MyGaDOE Portal account.</p>



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<p>At a minimum, a superintendent should have:</p>



<ul>
<li>Organization Role(s): Your County – Superintendent</li>



<li>Application Roles(s): Superintendent for Student Record, Full-time Equivalent, Free &amp; Reduced Lunch, CPI Legacy, EOPA, and Student Class Application.</li>
</ul>



<p>For district users, the following are also needed: Private School Collection &#8211; District User, FTE Survey Data &#8211; FTE Survey Coordinator, and School Calendar – District User.</p>



<p>If assistance is needed, please reach out to the Technology Services &#8211; Service Desk Team by calling 1-800-869-1011.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Virtual Workshops (By-Request)</strong><strong></strong></h2>



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<p>GaDOE Data Collections Team is offering Data Collections by-request virtual workshops customized to meet your needs. Click to complete the training request form (<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flogin.community.gadoe.org%2Fevents%2Fdata-collections-by-request-virtual-workshops&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjpeavy%40DOE.k12.ga.us%7Cfd712cdd416f41e4443208dbbbad3a9d%7C1aa55c8303434ecbbd39bd7f43876bd7%7C0%7C0%7C638310124958484843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OeLLkVbT9koDUlQypJ4A3bRVJT6l3YD9iFb47Z84z6E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">link</a>).&nbsp;<strong>Note</strong>: Please clear your browser cache if you receive a white screen with the above link.</p>
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Data Collection Newsletter – January 2024


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Student Record Data Cleanse</strong>&nbsp;</h3>



<p>Please take advantage of the SR data cleanse period. The data cleanse closes on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. All data will be deleted when data cleansing closes, except for the Special Education events reported. </p>



<p>Beginning Monday, January 15, 2024, SR Data Cleanse will open. The FY2024 SR layouts will be used. This SR data cleansing window closes on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. All data will be deleted when data cleansing closes, except for the Special Education events reported. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Data Collection Survey</strong></h3>



<p>The Data Collection Survey can be reopened anytime during the school year; it is important always to have updated contact information. Be sure to update the Data Collection Survey as needed when you have district personnel who have left or changed positions. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Private School </strong></h3>



<p>Private schools are being contacted if they participate in the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program and did not report any students in the November Private School Collection. The Private School must be unlocked/reopened if additional information is received. There is an option for this on the main menu of the Private School application. Sign-off will be required after the additional information has been submitted.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New State Report System (SRS)</strong></h3>



<p>The Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting (DCAR) unit at GaDOE launched the pilot phase for the state reporting portion of its Data Modernization Initiative on September 18. We want to thank pilot LEAs (Appling County, Atlanta Heights Charter, Bryan County, Buford City, Camden County, Cobb County, Douglas County, Early County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Harris County, Hart County, Irwin County, Marietta City, Pike County, Quitman County, Savannah Chatham County, and Thomas County) for your participation and willingness to support GaDOE with such an important and transformative project.  </p>



<p>This pilot will support adopting a new data collection system across the state that utilizes Ed-Fi standards and technologies (https://www.ed-fi.org/) for enhanced data collection and reporting that allows GaDOE better to meet the needs of its stakeholders, including districts. During the pilot, which will run through the 2023-2024 school year, DCAR will work closely with the six Student Information System (SIS) vendors in the state and the 18 pilot LEAs to fine-tune the development and performance of the new state reporting system.  More details to come! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Superintendent Portal Provisioning for Data Collection Sign Off.</strong></h3>



<p>To better prepare for upcoming data collection sign-off, please review your MyGaDOE Portal account.<br>At a minimum, a Superintendent should have:<br>Organization Role(s): Your County – Superintendent<br>Application Roles(s): Superintendent for Student Records, Full-time Equivalent, Free and Reduced Lunch, CPI Legacy, EOPA, and Student Class Application. Also needed are the Private School Collection – District User, FTE Survey Data – FTE Survey Coordinator, and School Calendar – District User.<br>If assistance is needed, please get in touch with the Technology Services &#8211; Service Desk Team by calling 1-800-869-1011.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Virtual Workshops (By-Request)</strong></h3>



<p>GaDOE Data Collections Team is offering Data Collections by-request virtual workshops customized to meet your needs. Click to complete the training request form (<a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/data-collections-by-request-virtual-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Data Collections By-Request Virtual Workshops &#8211; GaDOE Community</a>). <strong><u>Note</u></strong>: Please clear your browser cache if you receive a white screen with the above link.</p>
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Data Collection Newsletter – December 2023


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deputy Superintendent&#8217;s Corner</h2>


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<figure class="alignright size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="189" height="236" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SJ.png" alt="Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Office of School and District Improvement's Deputy Superintendent/Chief Turnaround Officer" class="wp-image-32465" style="aspect-ratio:1.1770833333333333;object-fit:contain;width:164px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SJ.png 189w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SJ-40x50.png 40w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SJ-80x100.png 80w" sizes="(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /></figure></div>


<p>The School and District Improvement (SDI) team has been on the move this semester with outstanding efforts in service and support for Federally Identified schools and districts. It is essential for our team to work collaboratively with school and district leaders through a student-focused theory of action. With a value-add mindset, we aim to provide support for effective implementation of Georgia’s Systems of Continuous Improvement (GSCI) systems and structures. This begins with incorporating a service cycle that includes utilizing sustainable practices and systems by expanding personalized and competency-based learning. When we work together to improve school and district effectiveness, we increase capacity for the economy to grow and for our communities to flourish. As educator Robert John Meehan stated, &#8220;Without collaboration, our growth is limited to our own perspectives.&#8221; We hope you find this newsletter&#8217;s edition focused on <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:4666c0d1-77ec-3d9b-aa68-d7753f9483bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Collaborative Planning</a> (CP) helpful in improving student outcomes. <br><strong>Dr. Stephanie Johnson</strong>, <em>Deputy Superintendent/Chief Turnaround Officer</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="294" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/whole-child-small.jpg" alt="Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement Process" class="wp-image-32509" style="width:311px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/whole-child-small.jpg 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/whole-child-small-50x50.jpg 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/whole-child-small-100x98.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Georgia&#8217;s Systems of Continuous Improvement</h2>



<p>Coherent Instruction is the major system of the complex school organization that articulates and guides the &#8220;what&#8221; and the &#8220;how&#8221; of instruction. Four components of impactful coherent instruction are: </p>



<ol>
<li><strong>Planning for Quality Instruction</strong> – the structure of the instructional system in which teams plan what the students should know and do, and determine how their students will show they know the content and can do a skill-related or performance task.</li>



<li><strong>Delivering Quality Instruction</strong> – the structure of the instructional system that guides teachers in how they introduce content, practice its use along with the students, and then allow students to use the content on their own while providing students regular standards-based feedback to gain mastery of the content.</li>



<li><strong>Monitoring Student Progress</strong> – the structure of the instructional system that methodically discovers if the students are getting the content and determines what to do when they are not getting it.</li>



<li><strong>Refining the Instructional System</strong> – the structure of the instructional system that examines how to improve the planning for quality instruction, the delivery of quality instruction, and the monitoring of student progress.</li>
</ol>



<p>School and District Effectiveness Specialists (SES) (DES) work in conjunction with RESA School Improvement Specialists (SIS) to provide support for leaders to effectively monitor student progress. Establishing collaborative planning teams who meet regularly and with the intent to improve student outcomes is at the heart of the school improvement process. Once collaborative planning teams have been implemented with fidelity, SDI and RESA staff continue to support leaders with the CP process to ensure sustainability. GaDOE and RESA specialists will conduct reviews of the collaborative planning team meetings and share that data with you. </p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="392" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework-1024x392.png" alt="GaDOE's Collaborative Planning Framework" class="wp-image-32511" style="width:806px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework-1024x392.png 1024w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework-300x115.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework-768x294.png 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework-624x239.png 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework-50x19.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework-100x38.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CP-Framework.png 1380w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>GaDOE&#8217;s Collaborative Planning Framework </strong><br><em>American Management Association. (n.d.). Strategic Planning Seminar.; DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T.W., &amp; Mattos, M. (2016). Learning by Doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.</em></figcaption></figure></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Collaborative Planning Best Practices</h2>



<p>Teachers meet weekly to discuss lesson plans, teaching strategies, assessments, and learning targets. Each teacher comes prepared with lesson plans, curriculum maps, and instructional materials to share upcoming plans with their team members. The goal of the planning session is to share lessons and ensure that rigorous tasks are planned for students learning the content. School and district administrators must <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7ff65ec8-3919-3b3e-b011-2cb7f6e72c25" target="_blank" rel="noopener">monitor</a> collaborative planning teams to ensure efficacy and fidelity. Effective collaborative planning sessions have <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:02219fc2-be2e-34f4-9504-9c505074bfd3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">purpose</a> and include:</p>



<ul>
<li>Review of the standards for each course. </li>



<li>Discussion of teaching strategies and resources to use with lesson. </li>



<li>Discussion of the tasks given to students to meet the learning target. </li>



<li>Discussion of assessments to see if students mastered the standard. </li>



<li>Discussion of how to address students who are not learning the content.</li>
</ul>



<p>Rick Dufour&#8217;s questions will guide the work of the collaborative planning session:</p>



<ol>
<li>What do we want our students to learn?</li>



<li>How will we know they have learned it?</li>



<li>How will we respond when a student experiences difficulty?</li>



<li>How will we respond when a student already knows it?</li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Recommendations for Agendas and Minutes:</strong></p>



<p> <em>Agendas:</em> </p>



<ul>
<li>Should be given to all team members at least a day in advance.</li>



<li>Should include goals or expected outcomes.</li>



<li>Should include specific topics for discussion with estimated times listed.</li>



<li>Should include meeting norms agreed upon by team.</li>
</ul>



<p><em>Minutes:</em></p>



<ul>
<li>Should be typed in a <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e6fd51ec-87ff-3470-87bd-a06e3fb7460c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">template</a>.</li>



<li>Should be emailed to all team members within two days.</li>



<li>Should be read by all participants.</li>



<li>Should be emailed or hand-delivered to building principal.</li>
</ul>



<p><em>Norms:</em></p>



<ul>
<li>Start/End on Time.</li>



<li>Select a timekeeper and recorder.</li>



<li>Stay focused on teaching and learning.</li>



<li>All members come prepared to share lessons in a timely manner.</li>



<li>Plan agenda for next meeting</li>
</ul>



<p><em>Additional Resources:</em> </p>



<ul>
<li><a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:d3ba8082-78b2-35ef-a7b7-4b4010500534" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Collaborative Planning Self-Assessment</a>   </li>



<li><a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:171fcc6f-1bee-33d1-802d-75b61ac98647" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Monitoring Collaborative Planning Meetings</a></li>
</ul>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="333" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/teacher-PD.jpg" alt="Teachers in Collaborative Planning Meeting" class="wp-image-32513" style="width:297px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/teacher-PD.jpg 500w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/teacher-PD-300x200.jpg 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/teacher-PD-50x33.jpg 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/teacher-PD-100x67.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Protocols for Effective Collaborative Planning</h2>



<p>For schools new to the collaborative planning process or for those who want to be more intentional with examining student work, try using the <a href="https://www.schoolreforminitiative.org/download/tuning-protocol/?wpdmdl=12767&amp;refresh=65679e9a86ced1701289626" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tuning Protocol for Collaborative Planning</a>. Another effective protocol for collaborative planning teams to use is the <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f0d857a3-6631-3523-af18-3865185c77f4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Data Analysis Protocol</a>. Cawelti and Protheroe studied six school districts serving at-risk school populations. They found that students increased performance on state tests after districts started disaggregating data and developing lessons to address learning deficits. Leader Keys Effective System (LKES) Performance Standard 3: Planning and Assessment sets the expectation for instructional leaders who plan collaboratively. Be sure to ask your GaDOE SES or DES for specific support regarding improving impacts through effective collaborative planning protocols.</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="616" height="803" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LKES-.png" alt="LKES Performance Standard 3: Planning and Assessment" class="wp-image-32533" style="width:507px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LKES-.png 616w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LKES--230x300.png 230w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LKES--38x50.png 38w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LKES--77x100.png 77w" sizes="(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px" /></figure></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Title I-A</h2>



<p>In 2023, state legislators passed the Georgia Early Literacy Act (House Bill 538) which addresses kindergarten through third grade reading in five parts: high quality instructional materials, screeners, interventions, professional learning, and teacher preparation. Read more in the newly updated <a href="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/c117a66e-1d47-4727-b6df-5563b7e0d4ce/1/Aligning-State-Literacy-Policies-and-Practices.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aligning State Literacy Policies &amp; Practices guide.</a> The Georgia Literacy Academy is LIVE in Georgia Learns!  Step by step directions are accessible <a href="https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/6837f8ec-f078-4fd3-b486-41373d471022/1/Georgia-Literacy-Academy-Course-Manual.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to support educators in getting started with this professional learning opportunity today. </p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="791" height="1024" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-791x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-32538" style="width:558px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-624x808.jpg 624w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-39x50.jpg 39w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-77x100.jpg 77w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REVISED-2024-GaDOE-Federal-Programs-Conference-Series-Option-3-1-scaled.jpg 1978w" sizes="(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px" /></figure></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Save the Dates</h2>



<p>What better way to learn more about effective collaborative planning teams than being part of a conference series specifically curated for school and district leaders? Mark your calendars for February 13-14, 2024. We are joining efforts with Federal Programs to co-host a two-part conference series which will take place at the Georgia International Conference Center in Atlanta. Contact event coordinators, <a href="mailto:kristy.kueber@mresa.org">Kristy Kueber</a> or <a href="mailto:kathy.matthews@mresa.org">Kathy Matthews</a>, for additional details.</p>



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<p>Join our<a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/improving-outcomes-for-federally-identified-schools-series"> Improving Outcomes virtual series </a>as GaDOE staff focus in on a variety of topics and supports including effective PLCs, Tier 1 instruction, and sustainability of practices. School and district leaders will learn about key best practices as they work to improve outcomes for Georgia’s students. Each session is one hour and will be <a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events">recorded</a> for those who cannot attend the live webinar. Please contact Professional Learning Specialists, <a href="mailto:marciesingletary@doe.k12.ga.us">Marcie Singletary</a> or <a href="mailto:sbeckham@doe.k12.ga.us">Shekina Beckham</a> if you have ideas for future professional learning sessions or if you have any questions.</p>



<p>January 24, 2024: Effective Leadership Team Retreats<br>February 28, 2024: Classroom Management<br>March 20, 2024: Hiring Practices<br>April 17, 2024: Master Schedules<br>May 22, 2024: Effective PLCs<br>June 26, 2024: New Teacher Orientation<br>July 24, 2024: Effective Tier 1 instruction<br>August 21, 2024: Whole Child Supports<br>September 25, 2024: Alternative Schools Supports<br>October 23, 2024: Sustainability<br>November 20, 2024: Leveraging Effective Strategies Across Schools &amp; Districts<br>December 11, 2024: Teacher Clarity</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">About the Office of School and District Improvement</h2>



<p>The Office of School and District Improvement (SDI) provides a statewide system of supports and processes for schools and districts who have been identified as needing comprehensive or targeted support. Our work is to collaborate with schools&#8217; and districts&#8217; improvement efforts by providing evidence-based tools, resources, ​and​ professional learning. SDI staff work in conjunction with other divisions within the Georgia Department of Education and external agencies such as the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs), Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS), colleges, and universities to provide support for school and district leaders to improve student outcomes. Follow us on Twitter @GaDOESDI or contact us at <a href="mailto:schoolimprovement@doe.k12.ga.us">schoolimprovement@doe.k12.ga.us </a>. </p>



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SDI Updates Fall 2023


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLDS Lexile, Reading Comprehension Course </h2>


<div class="wp-block-image">
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<p>The <strong>Georgia Learns PD Hub</strong>, accessible from GaConnects or the SLDS dashboard, features&nbsp;<strong>the SLDS Lexile Reading course</strong>. </p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="517" height="217" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-31814" style="aspect-ratio:2.3824884792626726;width:300px;height:auto" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-3.png 517w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-3-300x126.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-3-50x21.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-3-100x42.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px" /></figure></div>


<p>This course introduces literacy/competency data and the use of that data. It stresses why the Lexile data within the <strong>State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS)</strong> is important to establish literacy strategies. The course will model how to identify students who struggle with reading comprehension. The successful completion of the self-paced course earns a badge.</p>



<p></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Inspire Course Lessons</h2>



<p>Inspire provides course lessons ready to use or edit in the course <strong>Curriculum Map</strong> <strong>Lessons and Resources</strong>. The <strong>Science 8th Grade Lesson Template</strong> includes a step-by-step description of classroom activities. The Phenomenon Task: Free-Falling Learning Plan links videos, student performance progressions, essential questions, formative assessment questions, ideas for differentiation, lesson resources, and learning standards.</p>



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<p>If you want training on Inspire, click the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-data-training" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a> to request training on GaConnects SuitCASE and Inspire.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join us in the GaDOE Community</h2>



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<p>Please join our <strong>SLDS group</strong> in Community, where you can stay updated with newsletter postings, read about platform changes, and discuss ideas with other SLDS users. <strong>To join, click <a href="https://community.gadoe.org/">https://community.gadoe.org/</a>.</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Free Virtual Staff Training Opportunities</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-300x200.png" alt="" class="wp-image-27500" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-50x33.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-100x67.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1.png 625w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></figure>



<p>The GaConnects training team continues to provide live training on the&nbsp;<strong>Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS</strong>), <strong>GaConnects, SuitCASE, and Inspire</strong>. Training sessions are&nbsp;<strong>virtual</strong>. Each session tailors the training to suit the audience in attendance and the allotted timeframe provided by the school or system-level personnel. All sessions are interactive, so attendees should have computer access during the training. Once a training request arrives via the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-data-training" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><strong>,&nbsp;</strong>a trainer will contact the requester to discuss training options to meet the school or system’s needs.</p>


SLDS Updates December 2023

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SLDS Data Overview Course</h2>



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<p>Georgia Learns PD Hub, accessible from GaConnects or the SLDS dashboard, features <strong>the SLDS Data Overview course</strong>, which introduces <strong>the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Teacher Dashboard</strong>, helping teachers learn where to find data that will help impact instruction in their classrooms. The successful completion of the self-paced course earns a badge. </p>



<p></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data Privacy Tip of the Month</h2>



<p><strong>Sharing Education Data with Others</strong></p>



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<p>Do you conduct meetings using student data? Do you share assessment results through PowerPoint presentations? Do you respond to data requests for student information?</p>



<p>These are just a few ways that student education data is shared. If there is a need to share student data, you must consider the following:</p>



<ul>
<li>Does the data include&nbsp;<strong>personally identifiable information (PII)</strong>?</li>



<li>Do I need to get&nbsp;<strong>parental consent</strong>&nbsp;before sharing personally identifiable student information?</li>



<li>Will the data be provided in an&nbsp;<strong>aggregate format</strong>?</li>



<li>What is the minimum&nbsp;<strong>cell size</strong>?</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)</strong> is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records.&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Private student information,</strong> including social security number, GTID, and course grades,<strong> should only be shared with the parent, student, or authorized school personnel.</strong></li>



<li>FERPA policies prohibit teachers and administrators from communicating student information with anyone other than the following people, as noted on the student&#8217;s records:
<ul>
<li>Student,</li>



<li>Student&#8217;s parent(s),</li>



<li>School facilitator,</li>



<li>School monitors, or</li>



<li>School administration. </li>
</ul>
</li>



<li><strong>Teachers should not communicate with tutors</strong> or anyone not listed on a student&#8217;s records. For example, if someone not listed on the student&#8217;s records contacts a teacher, the teacher should not provide student information. Instead, they should advise the person that they can only communicate information to the student&#8217;s parent(s) or guardian listed on the official student record. </li>



<li><strong>Teachers and school staff must take great care to ensure they do not inadvertently share this information with those who do not have the proper permissions.</strong></li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Inspire&#8217;s New Tab for 23-24 &#8211; Resource Repositories</h2>



<p><strong>The Resource Repositories provide access to instructional supports.</strong></p>



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<p><strong>Science Resources</strong> include resources such as the <strong>Science in Action Video Series</strong>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join us in the GaDOE Community</h2>



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<p>Please join our&nbsp;<strong>SLDS group</strong>&nbsp;in Community, where you can stay updated with newsletter postings, read about platform changes, and discuss ideas with other SLDS users. <strong>To join, click&nbsp;<a href="https://community.gadoe.org/">https://community.gadoe.org/</a>&nbsp;or scan the QR code.</strong></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Free Virtual Staff Training Opportunities</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-300x200.png" alt="" class="wp-image-27500" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-50x33.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-100x67.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1.png 625w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></figure>



<p>The GaConnects training team continues to provide live training on the&nbsp;<strong>Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS</strong>) and&nbsp;<strong>GaConnects, SuitCASE, and Inspire</strong>. Training sessions are&nbsp;<strong>virtual</strong>. Each session tailors the training to suit the audience in attendance and the allotted timeframe provided by the school or system-level personnel. All sessions are interactive, so attendees should have computer access during the training. Once a training request arrives via the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-data-training" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><strong>,&nbsp;</strong>a trainer will contact the requester to discuss training options to meet the school or system&#8217;s needs.</p>


SLDS Updates November 2023

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<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="360" height="182" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GA-Milestones-Logo-360.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29102" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GA-Milestones-Logo-360.png 360w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GA-Milestones-Logo-360-300x152.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GA-Milestones-Logo-360-50x25.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GA-Milestones-Logo-360-100x51.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" /></figure></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Georgia Milestones</strong></h2>



<p>EOG and EOC Spring 2023 Scores, including Individual Student Reports (ISRs), are in SLDS. Free virtual training on accessing assessment data is available. Click the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-data-training" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a> to request training.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data Privacy Tip of the Month</h2>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-blue-color">What is FERPA?</mark></strong></p>


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<p>The US Department of Education states that &#8220;the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents the right to have access to their children&#8217;s education records, the right to seek to have the records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the education records. When a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, the rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student (&#8220;eligible student&#8221;).&#8221;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Inspire&#8217;s Velocity</h2>



<p><strong>Inspire </strong>now features <strong>Velocity Student Activities</strong>. </p>



<p>Velocity is a new component of Inspire that provides interactive content for students to engage with the lesson or unit material—Velocity launched in July 2023. As Velocity grows, GaDOE will add additional content. As of July 2023, Social Studies courses may include Velocity activities, which districts can add to their Learning Management System (LMS).&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Choose a unit</strong>&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<strong>curriculum map</strong>&nbsp;to locate Velocity activities within a course. In the&nbsp;<strong>unit lessons and resources</strong>, look for an area titled&nbsp;<strong>V<em>elocity Activities</em></strong><em>.</em>&nbsp;The&nbsp;<strong>purple boxes are Velocity activities</strong>, as seen in the image below.</p>



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<p>The image below is a Velocity activity on the American Revolution.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join Us in the GaDOE Community</h2>



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<p>Please join our <strong>SLDS group</strong> in Community, where you can stay updated with newsletter postings, read about platform changes, and discuss ideas with other SLDS users. <strong>To join, click <a href="https://community.gadoe.org/">https://community.gadoe.org/</a> or scan the QR code.</strong></p>



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<p><strong>Free Virtual Staff Training Opportunities</strong></p>


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<p>The GaConnects training team continues to provide live training on the <strong>Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS</strong>) and <strong>GaConnects, SuitCASE, and Inspire</strong>. Training sessions are <strong>virtual</strong>. Each session tailors the training to suit the audience in attendance and the allotted timeframe provided by the school or system-level personnel. All sessions are interactive, so attendees should have computer access during the training. Once a training request arrives via the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-data-training" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><strong>,&nbsp;</strong>a trainer will contact the requester to discuss training options to meet the school or system’s needs.</p>


SLDS Updates October 2023


<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Welcome to Inspire: A Part of the Georgia Department of Education&#8217;s learning ecosystem.</strong></h3>



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<p><strong>Inspire Tabs</strong></p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Home: </strong>Provides information and updates on Inspire</li>



<li><strong>Courses</strong>: Provides academic content for academic courses for most subjects</li>



<li><strong>Resource Repositories: </strong>Provides access to instructional supports</li>



<li><strong>My Resource Collections</strong>: A new area that replaces My Units and Lessons</li>



<li><strong>Standards</strong>: Provides access to GaDOE&#8217;s academic standards application <strong>SuitCASE</strong></li>
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<p><mark class="has-inline-color has-dark-blue-color"><strong>VELOCITY</strong></mark></p>



<p>Velocity, launched in July 2023, is a new component of Inspire that provides interactive content for students to engage with the lesson or unit material. </p>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-orange-color">Georgia Virtual School (GaVS) Courses</mark></strong></p>



<p>GaVS content is available as Velocity activities within Inspire. Go to the&nbsp;<em>Resource Repositories</em>&nbsp;tab and locate the GAVS Course Content block. Once you click that block, the site will redirect you to the GAVS course content available for use, and you can save content to your&nbsp;<em>My Resource Collection</em>.</p>



<p><strong>Courses Tab:</strong></p>


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<p><strong>Free Virtual Staff Training Opportunities</strong> </p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-300x200.png" alt="" class="wp-image-27500" srcset="https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-50x33.png 50w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1-100x67.png 100w, https://community.gadoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image-1.png 625w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></figure></div>


<p>The GaConnects training team continues to provide live training on the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS). Training sessions are virtual. Each session tailors the training to suit the audience in attendance and the allotted timeframe provided by the school or system-level personnel. All sessions are interactive, so attendees should have computer access during the training. Once a training request arrives via the&nbsp;<a href="https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/slds-data-training" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Training Request Form</a><strong>, </strong>a trainer will contact the requester to discuss training options to meet the school or system’s needs.</p>



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