Parents & Students

Assessment and Testing
Measures student achievement and helps school systems identify strengths and weaknesses to help plan educational programs.

Charter Schools
Contains FAQs about the program, forms and information on the Georgia Charter Schools Act and State Board of Education rules.

Georgia Public Library Service
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.

Gifted Education
Find information about how students are identified for gifted education programs as well as information about other programs and opportunities for gifted students.

HOPE Scholarship
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement at the high school and/or college level.

Home Schooling
You'll find general information about home schooling 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.

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.

Title I Programs
Administering programs that are part of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.