- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- ... Monthly update / the Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Title:
- Monthly update [Dec. 2015]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Governor's Office of Student Achievement
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Governor's Office of Student Achievement
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Governor's Office of Student Achievement
- Date of Original:
- 2015-12
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Began with: June 2014; ceased in 2019 or 2020.
Some issues for 2014 may lack chronological designation.
Issues for October 2015-August 2016 may lack year in chronological designation.
Continued by: The Governor's Office of Student Achievement. Cannot determine whether other title changes may have taken place in between.
Description based on: June 2014; title from PDF caption (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed April 24, 2018).
Latest issue consulted: January 2018 (received via email 1/26/18 from Governor's Office of Student Achievement); (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed April 24, 2018). - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA G620.S7 P1 U6 2015/12
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg620-ps7-bp1-bu6-b2015-s12-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg620-ps7-bp1-bu6-b2015-s12-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
December Monthly Update
Innovation in K-8 Mathematics and/or K-12 Computer Science/Coding Professional Learning Grant award winners.
On December 18, 2015, Governor Nathan Deal announced four Innovation in K-8 Mathematics and/or K-12 Computer Science/Coding Professional Learning Grant award winners. This is a competitive grant program that supports Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESAs), and individual schools in improving instruction in the areas of mathematics and Computer Science/coding through the development and implementation of high-quality, innovative professional learning models in one or both of these disciplines.
Each grantee will receive $150,000 to support innovative professional learning programs with the goals of advancing student achievement in mathematics and expanding student access to authentic Computer Science/coding experiences in Georgia. Grantees will evaluate the effectiveness of their programs and submit their findings to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement. The state will use these findings to determine best practices in professional learning in mathematics and computer science/coding.
The grant award winners, along with a description of the funded projects, are listed below.
Mathematics
Northwest Georgia RESA
Richmond County Schools
Southwest Georgia RESA
Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science/Coding
Sandy Creek High School (Fayette County Public Schools)
Click here to read summaries of the 2015-2016 grant award winners.
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The Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) strives to increase student achievement and school completion across Georgia through meaningful, transparent, and objective analysis and communication of statewide data. In addition, GOSA provides policy support to the Governor and, ultimately, to the citizens of Georgia.
Job Opportunities:
Connections for Classrooms Intern
Language and Literacy Specialist (Metro-Atlanta)
Web Content Specialist
Summer 2016 Governor's Honors Program (multiple positions)
Update on Digital Learning Task Force
In 2012, Governor Nathan Deal formed the Digital Learning Task Force (DLTF) by executive order to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve student achievement through digital learning in Georgia's K-12 schools. This e-bulletin provides an update on Georgia's progress towards meeting the DLTF's recommendations.
To read the e-bulletin, click here.
GOSA Releases 2014-2015 Report Card
The 2014-2015 Report Card is now available. As part of its mission, GOSA presents its annual report on Georgia's public education agencies. These reports provide educators, parents, students, and all stakeholders with valuable information on the characteristics and performance of Georgia's public schools.
For more information, click here
Recommendations for Education Reform Released
On December 15, 2015, the Education Reform Commission (ERC) released its final recommendations to Gov. Nathan Deal. The ERC report consists of recommendations for improvement in the following areas: the school funding formula, teacher recruitment, retention, and compensation, early childhood education, Move on When Ready, and expanding school choice.
To read the ERC's final recommendations, click here.
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