Data Requests & Contact

November 7, 2025 – Superintendents

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


Assistance with Food Resources for Families

We recognize that due to the current federal government shutdown, some families in your districts will be facing increased food insecurity. The below resources are available to help:

For personalized assistance in locating local food resources for students and families, GaDOE’s Office of Whole Child Supports is here to help. Please contact us via email at wholechild@doe.k12.ga.us. Include your district name and “food resources” in the subject line, and a member of our team will reach out to you within 24 hours.

For School Meal Resources and Access for Students

School Nutrition Directors received an email from GaDOE School Nutrition Office on October 31 sharing resources and guidance regarding school meal access. Continue to promote and encourage access to school breakfast and school lunch for all students. The GaDOE School Nutrition team will continue to provide just-in-time updates to School Nutrition Directors. 

Embargoed 2025 CCRPI Reports Available in Portal

All 2025 CCRPI components and indicators are now available in the MyGaDOE Portal. Remember that all 2025 CCRPI data (except four-year Graduation Rate) are embargoed until the public release on November 12, 2025 at 10 a.m. CCRPI resources are available in the Accountability repository in Inspire, as well as in the portal. Contact the GaDOE accountability specialist assigned to assist your district with questions regarding the reports.

GaLEADS Cohort D – Intent to Participate for 2026-2027

Districts are invited to indicate their intent to participate in GaLEADS Cohort D for the 2026-2027 school year. Interested districts should review the participation timeline and submit their decision by December 19, 2025. A GaLEADS Q&A Session will be held Thursday, November 20 at 9 a.m.

AI Guidance and Innovation in Georgia School Districts

The AI Guidance and Innovation in Georgia School Districts survey is designed to gather insights on how districts are adopting and implementing artificial intelligence in education. It focuses on current practices, local AI policies, and innovative applications to support teaching, learning, and operations. The survey aims to inform statewide strategies and promote ethical, effective AI integration across Georgia schools.

2025-2026 Military Flagship School Award

The 2025-2026 Military Flagship School Award applications are open. The Military Flagship School Award recognizes schools that exceed expectations in providing a supportive environment for military students and their families. These schools specifically reach out to military families and recognize and accommodate their unique needs.

Submitting Student Attendance Protocols

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690.2, updated by the passage of Senate Bill 123 in 2025, requires the chief judge of the superior court of each county to establish a student attendance and school climate committee for such county. 

By June 1, 2026, each committee should adopt a written student attendance protocol for each local school system within its geographic boundaries and file it with the Georgia Department of Education. The direct link to submit these protocols is available below – it is also included on the GaDOE website’s Student Attendance page.

Share With Assessment, Special Education, and ESOL Leaders: Language Domain Preclusion Request Process

The annual WIDA assessments measure English language proficiency (ELP) across four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Some English learner (EL) students with disabilities may be unable to meaningfully participate in one or more language domain subtests due to the nature of their disability. In such cases, exemptions may be granted based on determinations made through students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plans. If applicable, LEAs may submit a 2025-2026 Language Domain Preclusion Request for WIDA Annual Assessments to the Division for Exceptional Children by December 31.

Please share this information with the Assessment, Special Education, and ESOL Program leaders in your district.

GaMTSS Cohort 2026 Application Open

The application window for the next GaMTSS Cohort is now open. Districts interested in receiving targeted coaching, technical assistance, and professional learning to align district improvement goals with GaMTSS implementation are invited to join an informational session on Thursday, November 6. 

For additional details and to access the GaMTSS Cohort 2026 Application, visit the GaDOE Grant Opportunities webpage linked below.

New Child Health Referral Form is Live

The new Child Health Referral Form (an updated version of the previous Children 1st Referral Form) is now live. The updated form is simpler, shorter, and more comprehensive, making it easier to connect families with the services they need. It serves numerous programs, including Babies Can’t Wait; Children 1st; Children’s Medical Services; Early Hearing Detection and Intervention; and Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting.

Reminder: Annual Survey of Local Institutions for Neglected and Delinquent Children 

GaDOE has an annual requirement to collect the number of students enrolled in residential facilities for neglected or delinquent children located in local educational agencies (LEAs). The annual survey is required by the U.S. Department of Education, and the information is used to determine Title I funding. This year’s survey generates funding for the 2026-2027 school year.

By December 5, all LEAs (excluding State Charter Schools and Virtual Schools) are required to complete and submit this survey to GaDOE, even if there are no residential facilities for neglected or delinquent children within the LEA’s geographical boundaries.

Reminder: 2025-2026 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness Application Due Nov. 17

GaDOE, in collaboration with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, is releasing the application for the 2025-2026 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness. Created as a recognition to commend schools going above and beyond to increase school safety and minimize risk factors, the Seal of Preparedness will be awarded to all schools who apply and meet specific safety planning criteria.

The window for applications is September 17 through November 17, 2025.