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2023-24 Start-Up and Replication Petition Cycle |
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The SCSC Board approved the staff's recommendations to initiate the FY24 Start-Up and Replication petition cycles at the September board meeting.
FY24 Start-Up Petition: The FY24 Start-Up Application Portal opens on October 30, 2023, and will close on March 15, 2024. Changes to the petition include clarifications related to concurrent submission for petitions that select a defined attendance zone and a mandatory petition orientation that will provide substantive guidance for petitioners.
FY24 Charter Replication: The SCSC has slightly adjusted the replication timeline to better align with local district denial requirements for petitions with a defined attendance zone. Schools that are eligible to replicate must submit a Letter of Intent by December 11, 2023 and a Replication Petition by May 3, 2024.
The SCSC is committed to enhancing its petition processes and fostering positive changes in Georgia's charter school landscape.
For more information, Visit the SCSC Start a School Page.
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State Charter Schools Commission Updates & Announcements | |
State charter schools with charter terms expiring on June 30, 2024, must submit a renewal application to the SCSC during the 2023-2024 school year. The following timeline was approved by the SCSC Board at the August board meeting. | |
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The monitoring portal closed for document submission on Monday, September 18, 2023. Health and safety visits will continue through October 12, 2023. Monitoring results will be available in January 2024.
Monitoring resources remain available to schools throughout the year:
Monitoring Resources.
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Training Opportunities & Events | The SCSC offers various training opportunities throughout the year. See below for upcoming training events and the most up-to-date information about SCSC-offered training and resources. | |
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SCSC Petitioner
Bootcamp
Oct 4, 9 AM-2:30 PM
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Petition Platform & Budget Webinar
Nov 2, 2-3:30 PM
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Nov. Governance Training
Nov 8, 9 AM-4 PM
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Federal Government Shutdown
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 begins on October 1st and it appears that a federal government shutdown will occur. Funds from QBE allotments and the State Charter Supplement will not be affected since these are state funds. The SCSC is in communication with GADOE regarding the potential impact of a shutdown on school operations and will share more information as it becomes available.
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Website Monitoring Reminder
State Charter Schools must ensure website transparency compliance. Please utilize this checklist as a resource to ensure that school websites promote transparency and monitoring per SCSC Rule 691-2-.03 (State Charter School Monitoring) and SBOE Rule 160-4-9-.06 (Charter Authorizers, Financing, Management, and Governance Training)
State Charter School Website Checklist
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School Communications Policy
The SCSC School Communications Policy, FAQ and submission form can be found on the School Resources page of the SCSC website.
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Book Vending Machine Ribbon Cutting
The SCSF celebrated the new book vending machine at Baconton Community Charter School last week. This machine will aide in literacy efforts and encourage a love for reading among BCCS students. The SCSF was able to provide this Book Vending Machine with the support of the Next Generation Foundation (a division of the Bradley Turner Foundation), the Georgia Power Foundation, and Reading is Fundamental.
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2022-2023 Literacy Leaders | |
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has recognized several state charter schools as 2022-2023 Literacy Leaders. Literacy Leaders are schools that have demonstrated exceptional achievement or growth in third-grade reading, a pivotal milestone in a student's education.
The qualifications for Literacy Leader recognition are based on the Georgia Milestones Reading Status indicator, which considers Lexile scores associated with student performance on the ELA assessment. Schools with 90% or more of their third-grade students reading at grade level or above are being recognized for outstanding achievement, and schools with a 15% or higher increase from 2021-22 to 2022-23 are being recognized for outstanding growth.
State Charter Schools Recognized
Academy for Classical Education (Achievement)
Brookhaven Innovation Academy (Growth)
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls (Achievement)
International Charter School of Atlanta (Achievement)
Resurgence Hall Charter School (Achievement)
Superintendent Woods will personally visit selected Literacy Leader schools in September and October to recognize and congratulate their exceptional efforts.
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Georgia Department of Education Updates & Announcements | |
K-12 Gifted Program Compliance
In August 2023, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) released a report on the state’s gifted program. In response, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released a memo to school districts titled Georgia’s K-12 Gifted Program – Coming into Compliance with DOAA’s Findings. In response to frequently asked questions about the memo's contents, GaDOE is releasing an FAQ document that includes key information for districts.
Gifted Program Memo
Gifted Program Memo FAQs
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Notice to all LEAs
The Annual McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (MVP) survey is in the GaDOE consolidated application website. The MVP survey is due by Friday, September 29, 2023. All LEAs, regardless of receiving McKinney-Vento funds or not, are required to submit this report.
If assistance is needed, please contact Erica Glenn, ARP-HCY Specialist, Federal Programs/Grants Unit/ McKinney-Vento, at 770-3019968 or via email at erica.glenn@doe.k12.ga.us
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Professional Learning & Development Opportunity | |
Financial Review Open Office Hours Sessions
GADOE is offering several monthly open office hours sessions throughout FY 2024. The sessions will include various topics related to state and federal financial compliance that will be beneficial for all school district finance staff. Please register for the sessions at the link below.
Registration Link
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GCSA Financial Management Courses
Enrollment is open for GCSA's Financial Management Courses. The Financial Management Certification Program is offered virtually and is comprised of six courses. Each course is split into two, four-hour sessions in the same week. GCSA is offering three courses this fall and six additional courses this spring. Attendees can register for individual courses or the entire program.
Additional Information
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TKES/LKES Educator
Support & Development
Oct 26, 10-11 AM
Super User's Platform Updates
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Title I, Part A: Office Hours
Oct 11, 9:30-10:30 AM
Full calendar for 2023-24
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Office of Rural Education & Innovation (REI) Partnerships: Office Hours
Oct 11, 8:30-9:30 am
Full Calendar for Fall 2023
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Georgia’s Family Engagement Month Kick-off Activity: The Promising Practices Tour for LEAs and Schools
Info & Registration Link
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Rural Teacher Training Initiative: Biotechnology Hands-On Science Teacher Training with incentives
Info & Registration Link
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GSU & GaDOE hosts Functional Behavior Assessment/Behavior Intervention
4-day, in-person training
Oct. 2-5, 8:30 AM-3 PM
Info & Registratoin Link
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NEW! Updated WIDA Self-Paced Workshops for 2023-2024 For Teachers of English Learners
Info & Registration
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Georgia’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Webinar Series
Georgia’s MTSS is a data-driven prevention system designed to meet the needs of the whole child by implementing a continuum of tiered supports that contributes to increased student success and overall district and school improvement.
Sep 7 - Nov 9
Info. & Registration Link
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Title II, Part A and Title IV, Part A: Cross Functional Monitoring Training
Multi-day & Location Training Event, begins Oct. 11
Info. & Registration Link
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Knowledge Building for Leaders:
Setting the Foundation for Structured Literacy Transformation
Free Training Workshops for PLCs sponsored by the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy in partnership with GaDOE.
Sep 25 - Jun 3, 2024
Info. & Registration Link
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The Academy of New Federal Program Leader
Designed to assist Federal Program leaders (with three or fewer years of experience) navigate through ESSA guidance, regulations, deadlines, policies, and forms.
Info. & Registration Link
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ESSER: Office Hour
Oct 12, 10-11 AM
Full Calendar for Fall 2023
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GaDOE’s Professional Learning platform for Georgia school and district staff and education partners.
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Funding & Engagement Programs | |
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GaDOE Competitive Grants
Periodically, funding is available for GaDOE to award to districts and schools in the form of competitive grants, solidifying this commitment to Georgia's students. In an effort to streamline communication and create a consistent application process, all competitive grant opportunities can now be accessed below.
GaDOE Grant Opportunities
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Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant
Up to $10,000 per district is available to fund teacher membership in computer science professional organizations, to purchase physical computing devices for the classroom, and to receive training on those devices.
Applications Due: October 6, 2023, 5 p.m.
Program Information
Application
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