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Explore the various forms of educational flexibility at the state and federal levels, including waivers, charter systems, and accountability measures. Learn about performance evaluation, consequences, and the impact on your work. Discover Math Institutes, SSIP, and Equity Plans in education.
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State and Federal Flexibility and Accountability Barbara Lunsford Georgia Department of Education
What is on the horizon? Flexibility and Accountability
Hot Topics • State Flexibility • ESEA Flexibility Waiver • Math Institutes • SSIP • Equity Plan
State Flexibility Investing in Educational Excellence (IE2) System A local district that has a performance contract with the SBOE (State Board of Education) granting it allowable waivers from requested Title 20 provisions, SBOE rules, and GaDOE (Georgia Department of Education) guidelines- The waivers requested must be listed/explained in the application
State Flexibility Charter System A local district that has a performance contract with the SBOE granting it all allowable waivers from Title 20 provisions, SBOE rules, and GaDOE guidelines- Although charter systems are granted a broad flexibility waiver, the application requires a list of waivers the district needs to implement its strategic plan
State Flexibility Status Quo System • A local district that has elected not to request increased flexibility in exchange for increased accountability and defined consequences and opted to remain under all current laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
State Flexibility System of Charter Clusters/Schools • A local district that has all of its schools or cluster feeder clusters designated as charter. The charter schools/clusters have a contract with the state and the district with the list of waivers needed to implement the charter.
State Flexibility • Each model varies • Flexibility • Waiver limitations – cannot waiver federal rules/regulations • Unique Features • Fiscal Impact • Governance • Performance Evaluation • Consequences
State Flexibility Performance Evaluation
State Flexibility Consequences
How does this impact my work? • Who • What • When • How • Why
How does this impact my work? • Who • What • When • How • Why
Math Institutes • 3 Day Middle and High School – Foundations of Algebra Institute • 1 Day High School Algebra Institute • 1 Day High School Geometry Institute Five locations: Macon, Cartersville, Tifton, Statesboro, Sugar Hill
Special Ed - SSIP State Systemic Improvement Plan Student Success: Imagine the Possibilities
How does this impact my work? • Who • What • When • How • Why
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