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“Latest on GACE” Title II, Part A Orientation Workshop. Anne Marie Fenton annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com September 4, 2008. Latest on GACE. Agenda Additional Testing Date 2008-2009 GACE Schedule Test Participation Test Preparation Computer Skill Competency Communication.
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“Latest on GACE”Title II, Part A Orientation Workshop Anne Marie Fenton annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com September 4, 2008
Latest on GACE Agenda • Additional Testing Date • 2008-2009 GACE Schedule • Test Participation • Test Preparation • Computer Skill Competency • Communication
Latest on GACE Program Purpose: • helps the PSC meet its goal of ensuring that candidates have the knowledge and skills needed to perform the job of an educator in Georgia public schools; • aligned with state and national standards for educator preparation and with state standards for the P–12 student curriculum (Georgia Performance Standards).
GACE Preparation Program Benefits: • Aligned with Georgia Standards • No Georgia Tax Dollars • Ensure Educator Quality Educator Preparation
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Latest on GACE Next Test Date: October 25, 2008 Two Supplemental Administrations: May 9, 2009 July 18, 2009
Latest on GACE 2008-2009 GACE Schedule October 25 January 10 March 28 May 9* June 13 July 18* August 27
Latest on GACE Test Participation • Georgia Educator Certification Only • Applying for Program Admission • Out-of-state Certification Applications
GACE Preparation Educator Preparation Preparing for the GACE • Test Design and Framework • Practice Tests • Worksheets • GPS
Latest on GACE Computer Skill Competency Assessment Sites Across Georgia • ETTCs • RESAs • LEAs
Latest on GACE Program Provider Annual Summary Reports
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Contact Information Anne Marie Fenton Program Director, Assessment Educator Preparation Division, PSC annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com 404-232-2654
Latest on GACE Agenda • Additional Testing Date • 2008-2009 GACE Schedule • Test Participation • Test Preparation • Computer Skill Competency • Communication
Mission: To build the best prepared, best qualified, and most ethical education workforce in the nation.
“Latest on GACE”Title II, Part A Orientation Workshop Anne Marie Fenton annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com September 4, 2008