The mission of the Department of Teacher and Leader Quality is to ensure success for both new and veteran teachers and the development of a pool of leader candidates. Day to day operations include:

Providing training in the statewide evaluation system (TKES/LKES/GaLeads) for both teachers and leaders;

Managing the system’s SEEDS Induction Program for new teachers ;

Facilitating a districtwide aspiring leaders program;

Facilitating a new leaders mentoring program;

Providing training for mentor teachers ;

Conducting classroom visits and informal observations to support induction teachers;

Managing and monitoring endorsement applications for certified employees;

Assisting in planning, organizing, and  implementing professional learning training for teachers and leaders;

Planning, scheduling, and managing professional learning at the district level;

Managing the Title II-A budget in the Consolidated Application.

Dr. Tenry Berry
Director of Teacher and Leader Quality