Professional Association of Georgia Educators

Upcoming Job Fair: On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Savannah independent and private schools will be holding a hiring open house. Benedictine Military School will host the event at the Brown STEM Wing, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah. To view job fair listings and information, including a link to registration details for this event, visit https://www.pageinc.org/job-fairs.

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In the PAGE Capitol Report for Legislative Day 5: First Week of 2025 Legislative Session Concludes. Register today for Jan. 29 Budget Webinar and Feb.18 Day on Capitol Hill. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3WpLDIe

PAGE offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Should you wish to leave a legal message, please call 770-216-8555 and choose option 1. Legal messages left over the weekend or on Monday will be returned Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The Engage for Leaders series kicked off with an inspiring first session, where educational leaders gathered to reflect on their roles, build meaningful connections, and explore impactful coaching strategies. The series is just getting started, with more sessions on the way. For more details, follow PAGE and visit: https://www.pageinc.org/professional-learning.

In the PAGE Capitol Report for Legislative Day 4: Governor's State of the State Address and Budget Proposals. Register today for Jan. 29 Budget Webinar and Feb.18 Day on Capitol Hill. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3CgsaD3

The PAGE Engage for Teachers series began with an exciting first session, bringing educators from throughout the state to collaborate, share ideas, and explore innovative strategies, tools, and techniques for improving classroom engagement. This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more engaging in-person professional learning events! For details, follow PAGE and visit: https://www.pageinc.org/professional-learning.

In the PAGE Capitol Report for Legislative Day 3: Quiet Legislative Day; Budget Hearings Upcoming; State of the State Today. Register today for Jan. 29 Budget Webinar and Feb. 18 Day on Capitol Hill. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4hgMljb

In the PAGE Capitol Report for Legislative Day 2: Eggs and Issues Breakfast; New Senate Ed Chair. Register today for Jan. 29 Budget Webinar and Feb. 18 Day on Capitol Hill. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/428U9PI

📢 Important Teacher Assessment Changes Coming July 1! Help Shape those Changes.
The GACE certification program will undergo significant updates, effective July 1, 2025. Learn more at https://www.gapsc.com/EducatorPreparation/Assessment/Testing.aspx
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) invites certified educators and those who prepare educators to apply or nominate others to serve on GACE development, fairness review, and standard-setting committees. If you want to contribute to help shape this process, learn more and apply at https://www.garecruit.nesinc.com

IN THE NEWS: “The Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators both named school safety as a 2025 legislative priority, both recommending funding a school resource officer at every school. Both bodies are calling for better communication of information about at-risk students among schools and governmental agencies. The DOE backs a crisis alert system in every school, and PAGE is also recommending increased state funding for mental health professionals at schools.” Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4gZ6lXN

In the PAGE Capitol Report for Day 1: The 2025 Legislation Session has convened. The Governor, Lt. Governor, and House Speaker held a joint press conference to outline school safety priorities. These include a one-time grant of $50 million for school safety. Read the full report here:
https://www.pagelegislative.org/post/day-1-2025-session-begins

PAGE is your voice at the Capitol. As the state legislature convenes today, Executive Director Craig Harper, Director of Legislative Services Margaret Ciccarelli, and Legislative Communications Specialist Rob Aycock are on site and advocating for Georgia educators and students. The PAGE legislative team will attend and report on all education-focused meetings beneath the Gold Dome. To subscribe to the PAGE Capitol Report: https://bit.ly/4hf7WIE

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PAGE online professional learning is more than just courses—it’s a dynamic space to enhance your skills, share ideas, and connect with a community of passionate educators. Take your teaching to the next level and start your journey today: https://www.pageinc.org/professional-learning.

Today is the perfect day to make a difference! Join the PAGE High School TAP – Explorations course, designed for Education Pathway teachers. This pipeline-based series offers more than 25 customizable lessons and nearly 90 discussion prompts, empowering future teachers to explore key concepts in the profession. For details and registration information, visit https://www.pageinc.org/professional-learning.

Have a vision for your classroom or school? Let Impact 101 guide you from start to finish! In the PAGE Impact 101 course, you'll learn the essential steps to make your vision a reality—whether it’s a passion project, conflict resolution, or something unique to you. Ready to make your impact? For details and registration information, visit https://www.pageinc.org/professional-learning.