GDOE Title I Conference and Workshop

Posted on Tuesday, 27 October 2009

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.

In addition, participants can expect to receive handouts from the session presenters. Copies of all handouts received before the deadline for printing will be included as conference materials.

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.

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.

8th Annual Title Programs Conference
June 14 - 17, 2010 Atlanta Airport Marriott 4711 Best Road College Park, GA 30337