Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-4-7-.16 - Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)
(1)
DEFINITIONS.
(a) Definitions related to all special
education rules can be found in State Board of Education Rule
160-4-7-.21
DEFINITIONS.
(2)
EACH GEORGIA LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (GLRS) PROGRAM SHALL:
(a) Engage in the following statewide
activities.
1. Develop and provide training,
coaching and support for the implementation of evidence-based practices to
support children with disabilities through on-going professional learning with
assistance from the Georgia Department of Education, Division for Special
Education Services and Supports (GaDOE/DSESS).
2. Provide, with training and supervision by
the GaDOE/DSESS, assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEA) in preparation of
their Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP), including the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Support LEAs with IDEA
monitoring.
3. Assist LEAs with the
development and implementation of any corrective action plans; and assist in
the revision of the CLIP following any monitoring on-site reviews, if
requested.
4. Collaborate with the
GaDOE special education division, and state, regional, and local partners to
develop, revise and deliver training and support to parents, school and
district leaders, teachers, support staff, related service providers, advocacy
groups and other agencies regarding appropriate educational services for
children with disabilities.
(b) Engage in other activities relating to
GLRS responsibilities as determined by regional and state priorities and GLRS
regional needs assessments, comprehensive data analysis of each regions' LEAs,
in conformity with the GLRS Scope of Work requirements.
(c) Operate within established parameters of
the reviewed GLRS scope of work and budget to satisfy the terms of the
contract.
(d) Designate a fiscal
agent to oversee the established parameters of the contract. The fiscal agent
may be a RESA or LEA in that GLRS region.
1.
If most of the LEAs served by the GLRS program desire to change the fiscal
agent, a vote shall be taken no later than January 30 of each fiscal year to
allow GaDOE ample time for contract forecasting for the next year. Each fiscal
agent services at the discretion of the GaDOE. Written notification must be
sent to GaDOE to request the change by January 30.
2. If available, funding shall be awarded
annually by the State Board of Education to an approved fiscal agent for the
operation of the GLRS program upon review of a scope of work and budget
submitted annually to the GaDOE.
(e) Submit quarterly program reports as
directed by GaDOE.
(f) Be evaluated
through a continuous improvement accountability process or as determined
necessary by the GaDOE/DSESS.
(3)
THE FISCAL AGENTS FOR GLRS PROGRAMS
SHALL:
(a) Submit a scope of work and
detailed budget to the GaDOE by April 1 of each fiscal year, for receipt of
funds to operate the GLRS program. The scope of work must include program
activities and evaluation plans. The budget must be itemized and align to the
scope of work. Both the GLRS scope of work and budget shall be submitted
annually and approved by the State board.
(b) Recruit, select, employ, and terminate
program personnel.
(c) At a
minimum, employ or contract with one fulltime individual, or two parttime
individuals that equal a fulltime position, on a twelve-month basis to serve as
the primary GLRS program contact(s). The primary GLRS program contact(s) will
be required to possess, at a minimum, a level five professional renewable
certificate in special education or school psychology. Leadership
certification, in addition to the required certification, is a preferred
qualification. As appropriate the GaDOE may participate in the selection
process for the key staff responsible for implementing the GLRS
program.
(d) Provide and maintain
adequate and accessible physical facilities and operating equipment, at no cost
to the GLRS program.
(e) Submit
reports of fund expenditures and assure accurate accounting and reporting of
program budgets.
(f) Establish
administrative policies and procedures for staff and program operation
consistent with state and federal internal control regulations for fiscal
management, location, operations, and personnel.
(g) Develop a job description for the GLRS
program contact and any other personnel consistent with GLRS program
objectives.
(h) Establish and
implement procedures for objective evaluation of the GLRS program services,
staff performance and program effectiveness.
(i) Report, periodically, fiscal, and other
matters pertaining to program operation to the GLRS Advisory Board, GaDOE/
DSESS participating systems and to other agencies as necessary and
appropriate.
(4)
THE GLRS ADVISORY BOARD SHALL:
(a) Assist the fiscal agent in developing
written program policies regarding location, operation, personnel, funding
priorities and other matters relating to the program.
(b) Advise the GLRS program contact of
regional priorities for expenditure of available GLRS funds.
(c) Advise the GLRS program contact of other
identified needs in professional learning.
(d) Provide input to the fiscal agent during
the development and review of administrative policies for the GLRS program that
will provide optimal services to all LEAs served.
(e) Provide ongoing constructive feedback for
improved operations regarding GLRS program activities.
(f) Assist the fiscal agent in devising
procedures for performance evaluation of GLRS personnel.
(g) Assure compliance with state and federal
regulations in planning and implementing GLRS programs and services.
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