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October 30, 2025 – Principals

Below are your weekly updates and reminders from the Georgia Department of Education. Click here for the District Deadlines and To-Dos Dashboard.

Recognizing National Principal Appreciation Month

During this National Principal Appreciation Month, we want to thank each of you for your leadership – and for playing a vital role in preparing all students for life. As Superintendent Woods states in his letter linked below, you have one of the most challenging roles in education, and we are grateful for your hard work and heart for students.

Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness Application Due in Three Weeks

The Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness application is due in less than three weeks, and resources are available from the Office of Whole Child Supports to support principals and district leaders. Because the application has changed this year, principals should get started early to avoid last-minute issues. 

Formation of New Student Organizations

In light of recent events, we have received questions about the formation of new student organizations such as Turning Point USA. Student clubs and organizations are allowable under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 20-20-205) and can be established in line with local board of education guidelines.

2025-2026 Important School Climate Survey Dates

The 2025-2026 School Climate Surveys are quickly approaching. Here are a few important dates of which you should be aware:

November 4, 2025: Office of Whole Child Supports hosts the School Climate Survey Success: Administration & Participation Strategies webinar (registration linked below).

November 17, 2025: Unique URLs and QR codes for each school will be available to districts and schools in the MyGaDOE Portal.

December 1, 2025: The survey window opens. URLs and QR codes become live.

March 31, 2026: The survey window closes at 11:59 p.m. All URLs and QR codes will be inactivated, and no extensions to this deadline will be granted.

  • Additional Information: Webinar Registration
  • Contact: Tammi Clarke, tammi.clarke@doe.k12.ga.us
  • Deadline: Survey closes March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Reminder: Educator Wellness & Leadership Coaching Webinar Series

Join GaDOE and Housman Learning for the Educator Wellness and Leadership Coaching Webinar Series! This four-part series is designed to support educators and school leaders across Georgia with timely, research-backed strategies focused on wellness and leadership. Each webinar will explore relevant topics and offer actionable solutions grounded in evidence-based practices. Sessions will be available statewide, recorded for future access, and presented throughout the 2025-2026 school year.