GaDOE Seeks Participation in ESSA Plan Rewrite
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Parents, educators and community members have a voice in developing Georgia's plan to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the new federal education law. The first two opportunities are in Columbia County (Aug. 24) and Habersham County (Aug. 29). Let's help ensure that the new plan is the best it can be for our students and communities by participating in these regional sessions.
The following information from the GaDOE is also available
HERE.
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ESSA: Developing a Plan for Georgians, by Georgians
ESSA Public Hearings
The Georgia Department of Education and State School Superintendent Richard Woods are urging anyone interested in the future of Georgia's public education system to attend one of eight public feedback sessions on the Every Student Succeeds Act
(ESSA).
ESSA is the replacement for the law commonly known as No Child Left Behind, and offers an enormous opportunity for Georgia's students, teachers, parents and communities because it replaces the top-down federal approach required by NCLB. The new law allows states and local schools/districts to make education decisions that are best for their students, and requires states to develop plans that address standards/assessments, school and district accountability, and special help for struggling schools and students.
"For all those invested in the future of Georgia's education system - and those interested in a more holistic approach for students - whether you're a parent, a student, an educator, or a community member, I strongly encourage you to offer your feedback as we develop our ESSA state plan," Superintendent Woods said. "If you can, please attend a meeting - you'll invest two hours of your time in exchange for many years of education policy. If you're not able to attend in person, there will be opportunities to offer your feedback online and via email. Again, I urge you to join us as we shape the future of education in our state."
Meeting Details
Each ESSA feedback session will include a welcome from Superintendent Woods and an introduction to the Every Student Succeeds Act. Participants will then choose specific topics to discuss in working groups. The public will also be informed of next steps and additional opportunities to provide feedback. Before attending the meeting, we encourage you to review this one-page overview of ESSA topics. For those unable to attend an in-person meeting, a survey opportunity will soon be announced and posted on this website.
Feedback can also be emailed to
[email protected].
All meetings will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
August 24: Columbia County
, Columbia County Board of Education, 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, GA 30809
August 29: Habersham County
, Piedmont College (Student Commons Building), 375 Georgia Street, Demorest, GA 30535
September 1: Dougherty County
, Dougherty Comprehensive High School, 1800 Pearce Ave, Albany, GA 31705
September 14: Fulton County
, North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30350
September 19: Muscogee County
, Northside High School, 2002 American Way, Columbus, GA 31909
October 12: Laurens County,
Old West Laurens (OWL) Training Center, 338 West Laurens School Road, Dublin, GA 31021
October 13: Chatham County
, Pulaski Elementary School, 1001 Tibet Avenue, Savannah, GA 31419
October 17: Gordon County, Gordon County College & Career Academy, 305 Beamer Road, Calhoun, GA 30701
Georgia's ESSA Plan Timeline
In December 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the replacement for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (commonly known as No Child Left Behind) was signed into law. The replacement of No Child Left Behind was long overdue, as it focused too heavily on a top-down federal government approach to education.
With bipartisan support, ESSA allows states and local schools/districts to make education decisions that are best for their students, rather than overreaching federal requirements. The new law requires that states develop plans that address standards, assessments, school and district accountability, and special help for struggling schools and students.
As we transition from No Child Left Behind to the Every Student Succeeds Act, Georgia will carefully listen to feedback from all stakeholders interested in making education better for our students. We will partner with educators, parents, community members and business/industry leaders and lawmakers/policymakers to personalize education for students to ensure they are ready to learn, ready to live, and ready to lead.
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