Needs Improvement Schools and Statewide System of Support

• Provides a statewide system of support and coordinates the work of the following agencies: Georgia Department of Education, Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESAs), Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRSs), Education Technology Centers (ETCs), the SACS/CASI Partnership, and college and university representatives to provide support for all Georgia schools through regional support and training.
• Coordinates the monthly meetings and work of the five (5) Regional Support Teams (RSTs) across the state to plan, implement, and monitor the work of the Statewide System of Support in providing direct services to schools based on identified areas of academic need.
• Provides a school improvement specialist in each Title I school at Needs Improvement Levels 1-11.
• Provides training to schools in the Georgia Keys to Quality.
• Provides mandated and voluntary GAPSS reviews to Georgia schools.
• Coordinates support and conducts reviews of school systems in Needs Improvement status.
• Provides graduation support to middle and high schools.