1. “Latest on GACE” Title II, Part A Orientation Workshop Anne Marie Fenton annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com September 4, 2008

2. Latest on GACE Agenda I. Additional Testing Date II. 2008-2009 GACE Schedule III. Test Participation IV. Test Preparation V. Computer Skill Competency VI. Communication

3. 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).

4. GACE Preparation Program Benefits: –Aligned with Georgia Standards –No Georgia Tax Dollars –Ensure Educator Quality Educator Preparation

5. www.gace.nesinc.com Educator Preparation

7. Latest on GACE Next Test Date: October 25, 2008 Two Supplemental Administrations: May 9, 2009 July 18, 2009

8. Latest on GACE 2008-2009 GACE Schedule October 25 January 10 March 28 May 9* June 13 July 18* August 27

9. Latest on GACE Test Participation Georgia Educator Certification Only Applying for Program Admission Out-of-state Certification Applications

10. GACE Preparation Preparing for the GACE –Test Design and Framework –Practice Tests –Worksheets –GPS Educator Preparation

16. Latest on GACE Computer Skill Competency Assessment Sites Across Georgia ETTCs RESAs LEAs

17. Latest on GACE Program Provider Annual Summary Reports

18. Latest on GACE “Latest on GACE” Communication

19. Latest on GACE How Can We Help You?

20. Contact Information Anne Marie Fenton Program Director, Assessment Educator Preparation Division, PSC annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com 404-232-2654

21. Latest on GACE Agenda I. Additional Testing Date II. 2008-2009 GACE Schedule III. Test Participation IV. Test Preparation V. Computer Skill Competency VI. Communication

22. Mission: To build the best prepared, best qualified, and most ethical education workforce in the nation.

23. “Latest on GACE” Title II, Part A Orientation Workshop Anne Marie Fenton annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com September 4, 2008