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“Latest on GACE”Title II, Part A Orientation Workshop
Anne Marie Fenton
annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com
September 4, 2008
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Agenda
I. Additional Testing Date
II. 2008-2009 GACE Schedule
III. Test Participation
IV. Test Preparation
V. Computer Skill Competency
VI. Communication
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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
www.gace.nesinc.com
Educator Preparation
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Next Test Date:
October 25, 2008
Two Supplemental Administrations:
May 9, 2009
July 18, 2009
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2008-2009 GACE Schedule
October 25
January 10
March 28
May 9*
June 13
July 18*
August 27
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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
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Computer Skill Competency Assessment
Sites Across Georgia• ETTCs• RESAs• LEAs
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Program Provider
Annual Summary Reports
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Communication
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Contact Information
Anne Marie FentonProgram Director, Assessment
Educator Preparation Division, PSCannemarie.fenton@gapsc.com
404-232-2654
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Agenda
I. Additional Testing Date
II. 2008-2009 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
annemarie.fenton@gapsc.com
September 4, 2008