Community Outreach Guidebook
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is an organization of education, community and government leaders committed to promoting higher standards for all schools and bringing accountability to all components of the education system. The following are a selection of materials and tools used by the Partnership to leverage funding and public support for education reform in Georgia. This handbook outlines state and federal mandates for school improvement, initiatives taken for school improvement, the economics of education, and a checklist for developing a community action plan process. It also highlights the success story of Elbert County, as well as providing a comprehensive appendix of the processes, agendas, meeting notes, letters and forms used in Elbert County to implement the community action plan.
http://www.gpee.org/parameters/gpee/uploads/Elbert%20County%203.pdf

Economics of Education Presentation
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is an organization of education, community and government leaders committed to promoting higher standards for all schools and bringing accountability to all components of the education system. This comprehensive presentation examines the economic impact of non-graduates on Georgia’s economy. Income averages, unemployment rates and regional economic impact are explored. The presentation concludes with action points for improving high school graduation rates in Georgia.
http://www.gpee.org/parameters/gpee/uploads/rte/Econ%20of%20Ed%20PowerPoint%20-%20Nov.%2029.ppt

Online Survey Instruments
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is an organization of education, community and government leaders committed to promoting higher standards for all schools and bringing accountability to all components of the education system. This Web site is a list of past surveys and results used to leverage funding and public support for education reform in Georgia.
http://www.gpee.org/Polls.phtml

Presentation on Impact of Global Economy on Georgia’s Education
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is an organization of education, community and government leaders committed to promoting higher standards for all schools and bringing accountability to all components of the education system. This document is a pdf version of a presentation on the impact of globalization on Georgia’s economy and education sector, including recommendations for improvements in math and science benchmarks.
http://www.gpee.org/parameters/gpee/uploads/rte/education%20in%20a%20flatter%20world.pdf

Top 10 Issues To Watch Brochure
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is an organization of education, community and government leaders committed to promoting higher standards for all schools and bringing accountability to all components of the education system. This brochure highlights the top 10 issues that Georgia needs to watch in 2006, with respect to the future of education. Each of the 10 issues is discussed from a policy perspective, a best-practices perspective and with an eye toward what is next for the state of Georgia.
http://www.gpee.org/parameters/gpee/uploads/rte/GPEE%20Top%2010%202006%20Brochure.pdf

Top 10 issues To Watch Presentation
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Founded in 1990 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is an organization of education, community and government leaders committed to promoting higher standards for all schools and bringing accountability to all components of the education system. This pdf version of a 2005 presentation highlights the top 10 issues that Georgia needs to watch, with respect to the future of education. Each of the 10 issues is outlined from a policy perspective, a best-practices perspective and with an eye toward what is next for the state of Georgia.
http://www.gpee.org/parameters/gpee/uploads/rte/Ten%20To%20Watch%20COC.pdf

Campaign Posters and Ads
Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Math
The Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics, an initiative of the University System of Georgia and funded by the National Science Foundation, is designed to increase science and mathematics achievement for all P-12 students to improve their readiness for postsecondary education and careers. This Web site links to several advertising tools, including bus shelter ads, letter-size posters, and tabloid-size posters. These were used by the Partnership to raise public awareness of the need for all students to complete challenging curricula in math and science.
http://www.mathsciencesuccess.org/home.phtml?id=downloads

Guidebook for Students
Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Math
The Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics, an initiative of the University System of Georgia and funded by the National Science Foundation, is designed to increase science and mathematics achievement for all P-12 students to improve their readiness for postsecondary education and careers. This Web site links to guidebooks for students, used by the Partnership to raise public awareness of the need for all students to complete challenging curricula in math and science. Individual guidebooks are listed — one for each grade from 9th through 12th.
http://www.mathsciencesuccess.org/home.phtml?id=students&sub=high

Math+Science=Success Campaign Web Site
Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Math
The Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics, an initiative of the University System of Georgia and funded by the National Science Foundation, is designed to increase science and mathematics achievement for all P-12 students to improve their readiness for postsecondary education and careers. This is a Web site used by the Partnership to raise public awareness of the need for all students to complete challenging curricula in math and science. It contains links to tips and guides for students, parents and schools.
http://www.mathsciencesuccess.org

Guidebook for Parents
Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Math
The Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics is an initiative of the University System of Georgia and funded by the National Science Foundation, designed to increase science and mathematics achievement for all P-12 students to improve their readiness for postsecondary education and careers. This Web site links to tools and materials for parents of elementary, middle and high school students, emphasizing help and guidance with completing challenging curricula in math and science.
http://www.mathsciencesuccess.org/home.phtml?id=parents