MEMBERSHIP
GACIS members are eligible for membership in and encouraged to join both GACIS and GAEL to expand their educational network, professional learning opportunities and other career enhancing opportunities.
This is a critical time for educators as we race to the top during a recession. Now, more than ever, Georgia curriculum leaders must be in the forefront armed with current and accurate information to promote and support teaching and learning.
As a curriculum leader and member of both GACIS and GAEL,
- you are not alone in your work; GACIS provides a rich network of outstanding, new and experienced curriculum professionals.
- you have a portal to curriculum resources and best instructional strategies.
- you have the opportunity to learn from and access to the diversity of Georgia school districts, best practices, and innovations.
- you have some of the most prolific researches in education presenting here in Georgia at nominal cost.
Membership Benefits & Services
Since its founding in 1942, re-organizing and branding in April, 1971, the Georgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional Supervisors (GACIS) has been the professional organization for educational leaders at the system and building levels and those supporting public school leadership in the field of curriculum development and instructional supervision.
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GACIS conferences offer outstanding opportunities to hear national speakers, local education practitioners and to network with colleagues. Through its affiliation with GAEL, broad based conferences and workshops provide additional opportunities for professional growth.
GACIS Fall Conference, held each September at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, is the largest GACIS Conference. In addition to national speakers and Georgia practitioners, corporate sponsors and exhibitors display the latest educational resources.
GACIS Winter Conference held in December provides members an opportunity to connect research recommendations, strategies and practice to improve instruction.
National speakers include but not limited to:
Dr. Debra Pickering
Dr. Robert Marzano
Dr. Doug Reeves
Dr. Mike Schmoker
Dr. Tom Guskey
Dr. Grant Wiggins
Dr. Anne Davies
John Antonetti
Beatrice "Bea" McGarvey
Each year critical educational issues are discussed and the GACIS Legislative Priorities are approved. These priorities are posted on the website and sent to each GACIS District Director to be distributed for members to use as “talking points” with their local representatives and senators.
Working with GAEL and the other five affiliates of GAEL: Georgia School Superintendents Association; Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education; Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals; Georgia Association of Middle School Principals; and Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals, GACIS provides a unified voice for educational leaders at the Georgia General Assembly. Representatives from one or more of the six affiliates, especially GSSA, attend each day that the legislature meets to monitor, debate, provide testimony, and speak personally with legislators on the issues that are important to public education. A daily legislative update prepared by GSSA is posted on the GACIS Website and alerts are sent as necessary. GACIS also represents you before Georgia’s decision makers. Whether on rules, codes, standards, organizing for instruction, assessment or other issues regarding teaching and learning from certification to teacher retirement, GACIS works to keep you informed and to represents your interests. GACIS reports news, research and analysis of federal legislation that impacts student achievement.
GACIS has sixteen Districts and several standing committees. Members may elect to join one of the 16 GACIS Districts. Membership is open to all leaders whose primary area of responsibility is related to curriculum, instruction, and supervision, both at the district and building levels. All members are encouraged to be involved in their local GACIS District. At the state level, GACIS offers members many opportunities to network and get involved in state and national policy issues and participate in the governance of the association.
The New Curriculum Leaders Program (NCLP), provides professional development opportunities to grow and enhance leadership skills. In collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education, the year-long program targets specific areas to meet the needs of new curriculum leaders.
Members receive timely electronic reports to keep them informed on the critical issues impacting public education. Members also receive monthly reports on actions of the State Board of Education, daily updates during the legislative session, action alerts, position papers, survey and requests to review proposed rules. PowerPoint presentations from national speakers are posted for reference and quick links.
Recognition Opportunities
Distinguished Service Award for Supervision of Instruction - This is the most coveted honor in GACIS and is presented annually at the GACIS Fall Conference. The award is presented to a supervisor in Georgia public education selected for having made the most significant contribution to the field during the preceding year. Each of the 16 GACIS District nominates and honors an instructional leader to receive the GACIS Distinguished Service Award. The recipient receives a plaque, a check for $500, and serves as committee chair on the Board of Directors.
- Award Criteria
- Award Application
- Award Spreadsheet
Flanders Scholarship - The $1,000.00 award is given annually to one or more recipients. The number of recipients and the amount of each award are left to the discretion of the Flanders Scholarship Committee. The award goes to a member of GACIS who is pursuing a higher degree in the area of Educational Leadership to be used by the recipient to pay expenses incurred for tuition or books while pursuing the higher degree.
- Scholarship Criteria
- Scholarship Application
- Flanders Rubric
Jim Puckett Outstanding Educator Award - At the GAEL Summer Conference, a member of both GACIS and GAEL is recognized for exemplary leadership and contributions to public education.
Membership and Dues
Membership year – July 1st to June 30th
View Various Membership Options
Regular $75.00 – For educational leaders employed as the following:
- Full time in a K-12 school system in Georgia and who hold supervisory, coordinating, or consulting positions directly related to the improvement of instruction and curriculum development. Regular members who are employed full time are eligible to vote, hold elected office, and serve on all committees and boards including the Executive Board.
- Less than full time in a K-12 school system in Georgia and who hold supervisory, coordinating, or consulting positions directly related to the improvement of instruction and curriculum development. Regular members employed less than full time are eligible to vote and serve on all committees and boards except the Executive Board.
Associate $75.00 - For any person employed by public and private institutions of higher learning, members of educational agencies who provide services to GACIS or affiliate associations, and individuals formerly holding regular membership who no longer qualify for such membership. Associate Members are eligible to vote and serve on all committees and boards except the Executive Board.
Retired $25.00 - For any person who served as an educational leader and are fully retired. Retired members do not vote or hold elected office.
Honorary - May be conferred by the Board of Directors to a person who has performed meritorious service for GACIS and/or for public education in Georgia. No membership fees will be expected of the recipient. Honorary members shall not be eligible to vote or hold office.
Aspiring $75.00 - For teachers and other educators, as well as college students seeking to become educational leader. Aspiring Members have the benefits of Regular Members except the right to vote and hold office.
To Join! Membership Year July 1-June 30
Note: You are not listed as a member until payment is received at the GAEL office.
