GDOE Title I Conference and Workshop

Posted on Monday, 6 February 2012

We are pleased to provide participants with an email feature for the 2012 Conference. You may send your request for topics, issues, and/or questions to us at TitleI@doe.k12.ga.us.

Posted on Friday, 1 April 2011

Overview of the Conference

The New Title I Directors’ Workshop is designed for and limited to Title I Directors with two years or less experience as a Title I Director. As requested by new directors, the workshop is by invitation only and will have several hands-on sessions. The pre-conference workshop will continue the tradition of including sessions on the legal mandates for Title programs; sessions on implementing Title programs; designing effective Title programs; and the appropriate use of Title funds. Participation is limited to one qualifying representative per district.

The 9^th Annual Title Programs Conference is designed for administrators who work with Title programs including central office staff, homeless liaisons, school principals, assistant principals, and lead teachers. Other federal program coordinators at the local and state level, as well as school improvement specialists are encouraged to attend. This two-day conference will continue the Department’s focus on informing participants of current educational trends and best practices for leaders of Title programs.

Participants will have an opportunity to attend several concurrent sessions on topics from the following conference strands: accountability, schoolwide programs, SES, school improvement, parent involvement, charter schools, special education, assessment, ESL, migrant students, homeless students, private schools, distinguished schools, monitoring, policy/legal issues, technology, research, and funding. General Sessions will include a keynote speaker, a time for questions and answers, and state and federal program updates.

The Homeless Liaison Workshop is designed for district homeless liaisons and other district personnel charged with supporting the educational needs of homeless students. This two day conference will begin June 16, 2011, with a noon luncheon and continue through Friday, June 17, 2011. This workshop will provide attendees updates regarding best practices, resources and tools to enhance the quality and effectiveness of homeless programs on the local educational agency and school level. Participation is limited to two representatives per district.

The 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Conference is designed to assist new and continuation sub-grantees in planning and operating high quality programs. The conference offerings target program managers, site directors, and out-of-school program teachers. This two day conference will begin on June 16, 2011, with a noon luncheon and will continue through Friday, June 17, 2011. Participation is limited to 150 participants.

The Materials

One copy of the 2011 updated handbook, IMPLEMENTING TITLE I IN GEORGIA SCHOOLS – A HANDBOOK FOR TITLE I DIRECTORS, will be provided to each conference participant and will be used as a text for the New Title I Directors’ Workshop. Participants who already have the IMPLEMENTING TITLE I IN GEORGIA SCHOOLS binder are asked to bring it to the conference, if not please bring a 3” three-ring binder to hold your new handbook materials. The Handbook is designed to assist educators who are charged with implementing Title programs at the district level and includes sections on basic program requirements; fiscal management; standards; assessment and accountability; adequate yearly progress; corrective actions; schoolwide and targeted assistance programs; and highly qualified staff. Numerous appendices will include forms, sample policies, sample letters, reports, and much, much, more. The handbook will be available on-line after the conference.

Handouts

To save unnecessary printing, handouts for all sessions will be made available electronically from the conference Web site. Please review the agenda for each of the workshops and decide where your interests lie. Attendees should print any handouts of interest in advance. Click here for the 2011 handouts list.

The Faculty

Personnel from the Georgia Department of Education, Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D; Title II, Part A; Title II, Part D; Title III, Part C; Title IV, Part A; Title VI, Part B, Homeless Education; School Improvement; Learning Support Services; 21^st Century; and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction will lead this conference and provide practical suggestions for Title I directors, school principals, assistant principals, lead teachers, homeless liaisons, and central office staff who are responsible for Title programs students. Additionally, the Office of Student Achievement (OSA), the Professional Standards Commission (PSC), and practitioners responsible for implementing Title programs and school improvement programs at the district and school level will participate in concurrent sessions.

Posted on Friday, 25 March 2011

We are pleased to provide participants with an email feature for the 2011 Conference. You may send your request for topics, issues, and/or questions to us at TitleI@doe.k12.ga.us.

Posted on Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Overview of the Conference

The Georgia Department of Education (Department) will host its 8th Annual New Title I Directors’ Workshop and Title Programs Conference on June 14 - 17, 2010. The New Title I Directors’ Workshop is designed for Title I Directors with two years or less experience as a Title I Director. As requested by new directors, the workshop is by invitation only and will have several hands-on sessions. The pre-conference workshop will continue the tradition of including all the legal mandates for the Title I program, sessions on implementing Title I programs, designing effective programs, and the expenditure of funds.

Who Should Attend?

The 8th Annual Title Programs Conference is designed for administrators who work with Title I programs including central office staff, homeless liaisons, school principals, assistant principals, and lead teachers. Other federal program coordinators at the local and state level, as well as, school improvement specialists and RESA consultants are encouraged to attend. This two-day conference will continue the Department’s focus on informing participants of current educational trends and best practices for leaders of Title programs.

Participants will have an opportunity to attend several concurrent sessions on topics from the following conference strands: Accountability, High-Impact Practices, Funding, Compliance, Planning, Evaluation, and Parent Involvement. This year’s conference will also highlight schools that have successfully implemented programs for at-risk children and youth. General Sessions will include a keynote speaker, a time for questions and answers, and program updates.

The Materials

One copy of the 2010 updated handbook, IMPLEMENTING TITLE I IN GEORGIA SCHOOLS – A HANDBOOK FOR TITLE I DIRECTORS, will be provided to each conference participant and will be used as a text for the New Title I Directors’ Workshop. Participants who already have the IMPLEMENTING TITLE I IN GEORGIA SCHOOLS binder are asked to bring it to the conference. The Handbook is designed to assist educators who are charged with implementing Title I programs at the district level and includes sections on basic program requirements; fiscal management; standards; assessment and accountability; adequate yearly progress; corrective actions; schoolwide and targeted assistance programs; and highly qualified staff. Numerous appendices will include forms, sample policies, sample letters, reports, and much, much, more. The handbook will be available on-line after the conference.

The Faculty

The Georgia Department of Education, the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, and practitioners who are responsible for implementing programs for at-risk children and youth will lead a number of practical sessions around the conference strands. Participants can expect to hear from the Georgia Department of Education personnel in Title I Programs; the Migrant Education Program; Grants Programs; Safe and Drug-Free Schools; Supplemental Educational Services; Parent Engagement; Office of Standards, Instruction, and Assessment; Office of Technology Services; and the Office of Finance and Business Operations.

Posted on Tuesday, 27 October 2009

We are pleased to provide participants with an email feature for the Conference. You may send your request for topics, issues, and/or questions to us at TitleI@doe.k12.ga.us.

9th Annual Title Programs Conference including
New Title I Directors’ Workshop, Homeless Liaison Workshop and 21st Century Program Workshop June 14-17, 2011 Atlanta Airport Marriott 4711 Best Road College Park, GA 30337 Title I: Fostering Innovation and Excellence