Monday, December 01, 2008

Parents & Students

Assessment and Testing
Measures student achievement of the curriculum, identifies and helps school systems identify strengths and weaknesses to establish priorities in planning educational programs.

Charter Schools
Contains Frequently Asked Questions about the program including forms and information on the Georgia Charter Schools Act and State Board of Education rules.

Georgia Public Broadcasting
Program highlights and schedules for Georgia Public Television, Georgia Public Radio or PeachStar Radio.

Georgia Public Library Service
GPLS serves as the state library, administers the public library program and provides a variety of services to the libraries and citizens of Georgia.

Georgia's Education Scoreboard
This official state Scoreboard provides a straightforward indication of student achievement in Georgia, from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary education.

Governor's Intern Program
This program is designed to provide the best, brightest, and most ambitious college and law students with practical professional experience before they enter the working world.

Home Schools
You'll find general information about home school and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Libraries for the Blind and Disabled
Georgians have access to a free national library program that offers braille and recorded materials.

Parents' Page
Access many parent/student resources like newcomer topics, school safety programs, federal programs and more.

School Calendar (MS Excel)
Want to know when the kids are out of school? Check out the calendar for 2008 - 2009.

School Safety Hotline
Report safety problems and issues that affect students in Georgia schools by calling 1-877-SAY-STOP.

Schools of Excellence
This program identifies and honors successful public schools throughout the state of Georgia.

Special Education Services
Helps local school systems provide special education and related services to help students with disabilities.

University System of Georgia Libraries
This list includes links to private academic libraries, technical colleges libraries, and public and special libraries.