Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 160-1
Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 160-1-4-.317 - Georgia Leader and Educator Acceleration and Development System (GaLEADS) Pilot Participation Grant

1. Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding to local educational agencies (LEA) that participate in the Georgia Leadership and Educator Acceleration and Development System (GaLEADS) pilot.

2. Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded to LEAs selected to participate in the GaLEADS pilot. LEAs will be selected to participate in the pilot through a competitive process. Each recipient LEA must (1) identify schools and teachers to participate in the GaLEADS pilot, (2) participate in the GaLEADS Pilot Leadership Series and Pilot Credentialing and Calibration, (3) administer GaLEADS components with selected teachers, (4) participate in Listening and Learning sessions, (5) participate in Leadership Coaching, and (6) provide feedback through surveys and focus groups. All grant funds must be obligated during the fiscal year in which they are awarded. Withdrawal from the pilot may require the LEA to return unexpended grant funding to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE).

3. Eligible Recipient(s). LEAs participating in the GaLEADS pilot are eligible to receive the grant.

4. Criteria for Award. Applications will be reviewed and scored by the GaDOE. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available funding. Priority points will be awarded to rural LEAs, Comprehensive School Improvement and Targeted School Improvement schools, and participation in the Teacher Induction Pilot the prior year.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. The GaLEADS Pilot application materials, which include the deadline and information regarding the grant awarded in conjunction with pilot participation, will be communicated via a GaDOE press release and sent directly to all local school superintendents. Pilot application materials, including information regarding the deadline, are available on the GaDOE Educator Support and Development webpage. For more information, please contact Michele Sherman, Educator Support Services Program Manager, at michele.sherman@doe.k12.ga.us.