“Latest on GACE” Title II, Part A Orientation Workshop Anne Marie Fenton September 4, 2008
Latest on GACE Agenda I. Additional Testing Date II GACE Schedule III. Test Participation IV. Test Preparation V. Computer Skill Competency VI. 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
Educator Preparation
Latest on GACE Next Test Date: October 25, 2008 Two Supplemental Administrations: May 9, 2009 July 18, 2009
Latest on GACE 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 Preparing for the GACE –Test Design and Framework –Practice Tests –Worksheets –GPS Educator Preparation
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
Latest on GACE Agenda I. Additional Testing Date II GACE Schedule III. Test Participation IV. Test Preparation V. Computer Skill Competency VI. 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 September 4, 2008