Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
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