Below are your weekly updates and reminders from the Georgia Department of Education. Click here for the District Deadlines and To-Dos Dashboard.
Reminder: Teacher Policy Fellowship Application Open – Share with Your Teachers
Applications are open for GaDOE’s Teacher Policy Fellowship (TPF), a unique professional learning opportunity designed to introduce classroom teachers to public education policy and policymaking. During this nine-month program, fellows will gain knowledge and information on policy design and implementation through seminars, conversations, and projects. The TPF uses a blended virtual and face-to-face learning approach so Fellows can continue teaching in their classrooms.
- Additional Information: Informational Brochure
- Deadline: September 19, 2025
- Contact: policy@doe.k12.ga.us
Reminder: RISE Award Nomination Window
Don’t miss the opportunity to honor the unsung heroes in your district or school! The nomination window for the 2025 Georgia RISE Award is open through September 30. District superintendents and principals may nominate a full- or part-time classified school employee who provides exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school.
Eligible classified employees include those in the following job categories:
- Clerical and Administrative Services
- Custodial and Maintenance Services
- Food and Nutrition Services
- Health and Student Services
- Paraprofessional
- Security Services
- Skilled Trades
- Technical Services
- Transportation Services
Submit your district or school’s nominations today to ensure these outstanding employees receive the recognition they deserve!
- Additional Information:
- Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 5 p.m.
- Contact: Arlecia Brooks, arlecia.brooks@doe.k12.ga.us
Georgia Early Literacy and Dyslexia Universal Screening Reporting
The first deadline for K-3 universal reading and dyslexia screening is October 1. The application is now live in the MyGaDOE Portal. Data are reported at the school level and approved at the district level.
- Additional Information:
- Contact: Amy Denty, amy.denty@doe.k12.ga.us
- Deadline: October 1, 2025
2024-2025 Funding for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and PSAT/NMSQT Exams
Please review the memo below regarding 2024-2025 funding for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and PSAT/NMSQT Exams.
- Additional Information: Memo
- Contact: Mary Jean Banter, mbanter@doe.k12.ga.us
Certified Teacher Induction Program Webinar
Join us for a one-hour webinar for district leaders on certifying teacher induction programs. Learn how certification can enhance teacher retention and support new educators, contributing to long-term success and educational excellence.