The Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and professional staff of the Division of Teaching and Learning have administrative responsibility for ascertaining that a continuous program of staff development is operative for the instructional personnel of the system.
This responsibility includes planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of such programs at both countywide and school levels, but is implemented through the school principal at the school level.
Each principal shall be directly responsible for the staff development program in the school. The program shall vary according to individual school needs and should be determined through involvement by the staff in the strategic planning process. Each school shall keep a record of attendance for all training activities. The Professional Learning Liaison is responsible for submitting the information on the Board-Mandated Professional Learning Workshop Credit form to the Department of Professional Learning in April of each year. All documents must contain the Principal’s signature as verification of accuracy.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0153.1 — Georgia Early Literacy; definitions; uniform grade appropriate metrics to measure literacy; role of school boards; accommodations. (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0159.6 — Screening for dyslexia and related disorders;training and professional development; pilot program evaluating early intervention; data reporting (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0161 — Quality Basic Education formula (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0162 — Annual recalculation of funding; mid-term adjustment (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0167 — Funding for direct instructional, media center and staff development costs; computerized uniform budget and accounting system; submission of local budget to state board; provision of certain information by local boards (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0182 — Program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits; maximum class size; reporting requirements; application to specific school years (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0190 — Professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0200 — Regulation of certificated professional personnel by Professional Standards Commission; rules and regulations; fees (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0201 — Specific course requirements; in-service or continuing education; online offerings (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0208 — Dyslexia endorsement for teachers; requirements; assessments (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0208.1 — Inclusion of identification or interventions for dyslexia and other disorders in teacher preparation programs for elem and secondary ed instruction (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0209 — Financial literacy endorsement for educators (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0209.1 — School safety and anti-gang endorsement for eligible certificated professional personnel.
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0210 — Annual performance evaluation; on-time graduation rate (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0213.1 — Pay-for-performance for rewarding group activity (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0217 — Professional and staff development stipends (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0230 — New board member orientation to educational program objectives required (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0251 — Teacher recruitment and retention program; purpose; annual evaluation of program; maximum participation (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0751.7 — Student reporting of inappropriate behavior by teacher/staff (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0759 — Minimum qualifications for hearing officers, disciplinary hearing officers, tribunals, and panels (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 38-03-0022.3 — Memorandum of agreement with military commands in this state to enhance opportunities for Georgians (Lexis)
- Rule 160-5-6-.01 — Statewide School Nutritional Program
- Rule 160-5-1-.02 — School Day and School Year for Students and Employees
- Rule 160-3-1-.07 — Testing Programs- Student Assessment
- Rule 160-4-3-.11 — Extended Day Grant Program
- Rule 160-4-8-.15 — Student Discipline
- Rule 160-3-3-.04 — Professional Learning
- Rule 160-4-9-.03 — Statewide Vocational Staff Development Eligibility
- Rule 160-4-8-.19 — Suicide Prevention Training Requirement for Certificated School System Personnel
- Rule 160-4-9-.07 — Charter Systems