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Project Directors

Project directors are responsible for appropriately implementating Georgia's Pre-K Program. Many resources are available on this website to assist directors in effectively managing their program and in making quality improvements to the Pre-K classroom.

The following is a list of items and/or documents to support you in implementing Georgia’s Pre-K Program.

Project Director Resource List:
  • Pre-K Providers Operating Guidelines
    • Pre-K Providers Operating Guidelines
  • Georgia's Pre-K Budget Information and Rate Chart
    • Private Provider Budget Information and Rate Chart
    • Public School Budget Information and Rate Chart
    • Georgia’s Pre-K Updates and Information Session: Child Care Programs and Other Public Providers
    • Georgia’s Pre-K Updates and Information Session: Local School Systems
    • SY 2025 Pre-K Budget FAQ
  • Resources
    • Resources for Administrators of Childcare Programs
    • Resources to Build a Positive Climate
    • Resources for Supporting Instruction
  • 2024 – 2025 Georgia’s Pre-K Updates and FAQ
    • Georgia's Pre-K Updates May 17, 2024 (mp4)
    • Georgia's Pre-K Updates May 17, 2024 (Slides)
    • DECAL Compliance Guide for Identity Verification of GAPREK Users
  • Child Registration and Waiting List Information Forms
    • CAPS Referral Form for Georgia's Pre-K Program
    • Child Registration Form
    • Child Registration Form - Spanish
    • Child Registration Form - Chinese
    • Child Registration Form - Korean
    • Child Registration Form - Vietnamese
    • Child Registration Form - Portuguese Brazil
    • Parental Agreement
    • Parental Agreement - Spanish
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    • Waiting List Information Form
    • Waiting List Information Form - Spanish
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    • Order Georgia Birth Certificate Online
  • Georgia’s Pre-K Credential Information
    • Salary Guidance for Approved Teacher Credential Waivers
    • Georgia Professional Standards Commission FAQ for Lead Teachers
    • Scholarships for Georgia's Pre-K Teachers with Credential Waivers Webinar
    • Seminario web sobre becas para maestros de pre-kínder de Georgia con exenciones de credenciales
    • Guidance in Meeting Pre-K Lead Teacher Credential Requirements
    • Guidance in Meeting Pre-K Assistant Teacher Credential Requirements
  • Georgia’s Pre-K Training
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  • Sample Pre-K Teacher Work Agreement
  • Teacher Salary Information and Resources
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    • August-September 2024 New Lead Teacher Salary Estimate Worksheet
    • FY25 Teacher Salary Frequently Asked Questions
    • 2024 - 2025 Salary Estimate Worksheet for Lead Teachers
    • Sample Pre-K Teacher Work Agreement
  • WSO Resources
    • How to Screen a Class
    • How to Run a Pending Checklist Report
    • WSO P.1 Checklist Reminder PDs 10-24-22
    • WSO for Administrators Webinar
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    • Georgia's Pre-K WSO Help Ticket
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    • WSO Tips - Beginning of the School Year Tips for Administrators
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  • Student File Checklist
  • Sample Professional Learning Plan
  • WSO/GELDS Correlations
  • Pre-K Provider Updates Webinar 4-25-2025
  • Pre-K Refurbishment Funding
  • Pre-K Provider Updates Webinar 11-8-2024
  • 2024-2025 Financial Basics Webinar
  • Georgia’s Pre-K Updates and Information Session: Child Care Programs and Other Public Providers
  • 2023-2024 Georgia's Pre-K Year End Reconciliation Webinar Report
  • Georgia’s Pre-K Updates and Information Session: Local School Systems
  • WSO for Administrators Webinar
  • WEBINAR SERIES: The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Development in Young Children
  • Using the WSO Class Profile Report to Plan Webinar (mp4)
  • WSO Narrative Summary Report: Tips and Tricks Webinar (mp4)
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