SUMMARY:

            This resolution calls for appointment of a design team to develop a program to enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of principals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The design team would consist of the following:
• • One or more representatives from the DOE, designated by the State School Superintendent;
  • One or more representatives from the PSC, designated by the executive secretary of the PSC;
  • One or more representatives from the Office of Student Achievement, designated by the executive director of the OSA;
  • A representative from the University System of Georgia, designed by the Chancellor;
  • The Governor’s education policy advisor or designee;
  • A representative of OPB;
  • A Representative from the GA Leadership Institute for School Improvement;
  • The executive director of GAEL or designee;
  • The executive director of GSSA or designee;
  • The executive director of GA PEE or designee;
  • One local school superintendent appointed by the Speaker;
  • One principal appointed by the President of the Senate;
  • One representative of a private, non-profit college or university in Georgia with a teacher prep program appointed by the Speaker;
  • A representative of the private sector appointed by the President of the Senate.
• Members would receive no compensation above reimbursement of expenses by their employing agencies.
• The design team would consider:
• • Sources of funding;
  • Program structure;
  • Potential participants;
  • Links to certification renewal;
  • Incentives;
  • Program providers and delivery models;
  • Voluntary or mandatory participation;
  • Content;
  • Timelines for development;
  • Costs to participants;
  • Necessary changes to law, if any;
  • Measures of effectiveness of program.
• The design team would have to report to the General Assembly education and youth committees by July 30, 2009.