The Woodall GNETS Program was recently recognized by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for successfully implementing 100 percent of its strategic plan components.

The review was conducted on-site by the GNETS state program manager in accordance with the end of year strategic plan compliance reviews assessed by GaDOE. Samples of evidence were required for the following components:

1.      Program Leadership- Activities that support the implementation of the strategic plan initiatives.

2.      Behavior and Therapeutic Supports- Activities and documentation that supports students’ participation in social-emotional/behavioral supports that meet their needs.

3.      Instruction and Academic Supports- Lessons and activities to support students’ access to standards and skills-based instruction as well as data to monitor proficiency and growth.

4.      Program Funding and Fiscal Management- Documentation of procurement procedures and fiscal management of GNETS grant funds.

5.      Integration and Capacity Building-Documentation of activities of collaboration with external stakeholders to ensure opportunities for students to receive services and supports in the least restrictive environment.

6.      Accountability- Documentation or activities to support stakeholders’ engagement in the expectations and outcomes of the strategic plan ratings and areas for improvement.

7.      Facilities- Documentation of ongoing communication with key stakeholders to advocate for and maintain safe and healthful facilities for students.

8.      Overall success with implementing components of the strategic plan:

The sum of the ratings was divided by the maximum score that could be earned from each section of the plan to generate an overall percent.

a.      Below 70%: Limited success with evidence of implementation

b.      Between 70%-79%: Good success with evidence of implementation

c.       80% and above: Great success with evidence of implementation