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The Partnership has again teamed with the Georgia School Boards Association to present a series of Education Policy Forums designed to inform local school board and state legislative candidates about education in Georgia.  The half-day workshop was presented in 2002, 2004 and 2006 election years. 

Ten sessions across the state were presented in June. There will be three additional Forums presented in August: Decatur - DeKalb Technical College, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.; Augusta, Augusta Technical College, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 12:30 - 4:45 p.m.; Warner Robins, Middle Georgia Technical College, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2 - 5 p.m. 

Should you attend?  After reading this story from the Bryan County News, we think you will answer, "Yes!"

For online registration click here.  You can either download the form and fax it to the Partnership or click on the appropriate presentation that links directly to the Georgia School Boards Association web site (Online Registration).

The presentations traditionally are very popular.  One Georgia House member and a candidate for re-election in 2006 said, "As a current high school teacher, I thought I had a clear understanding of the public education process.  The Forum was an eye opener!  Believe me, this is a very complex subject and this session provided expert insight that I could never get anywhere else.  The knowledge gained here will allow me to make more informed decisions." - Amy Carter, Georgia House of Representatives, District 175

As a part of the program, an Education Primer was developed for each of the attendees to keep as a reference as they address future issues.  After the elections in 2004 and 2006, the Partnership provided a Primer to each member of the new Legislature when it convened in January.  A copy was also provided to each member of the state school board.  One of the board members said, "What an extraordinary reference your Education Policy Primer is.  It's first class and most useful.  As always, the Partnership is out ahead."  The 2009 Legislature will again receive the books.

Subjects covered in the 2008-09 Primer: 

Education in Georgia    Education Finance
School Leadership        Governance and Policymaking
Early Learning              Choices in Education
Student Achievement   Teacher Workforce
Standards, Assessments & Accountability 
Educationary*                   

*Educationary - a complete list of education acronyms and definitions.  

The 2008-09 Primer is now available online on this special page.