Georgia Dept Of Education

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), registered as a Regional Educational Service Agency, is a state government entity responsible for overseeing public education across Georgia. As a key educational administrative body, GaDOE provides comprehensive educational services, policy implementation, and administrative support to school districts, charter schools, and educational institutions statewide. Through federal contract and grant awards, GaDOE serves as a critical intermediary between federal education agencies and local educational entities, delivering a wide range of educational programs, support services, and strategic initiatives designed to improve student learning outcomes, enhance educational quality, and address diverse educational needs across the state.

In terms of federal contract work, GaDOE has primarily engaged in assessment and coordination services. Notably, the agency received a $1,985,650 contract from the Institute of Education Sciences to serve as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) State Coordinator for Georgia, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2035. This contract involves overseeing student assessments and reporting as required by federal education laws. The contract is a definitive, firm fixed-price agreement that demonstrates GaDOE's capacity to manage large-scale assessment programs and implement educational initiatives. While the vendor does not have multiple federal contract prime awardees, it has established itself as a reliable partner in educational assessment and coordination at the state level.

Regarding federal grant awards, GaDOE has an extensive portfolio of formula and project grants focused on education. The agency receives substantial funding from various Department of Education offices, including Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and English Language Acquisition. Major grant programs include Special Education Preschool Grants ($11,021,675), State Assessments Formula Grants ($10,255,285), Rural Education Achievement Program ($9,636,880), Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants ($18,365,613), and English Language Acquisition State Grants ($21,969,793). These grants support a comprehensive range of educational services such as special education for preschool children, state-level academic assessments, support for rural school districts, teacher professional development, and English language learning programs. GaDOE typically administers these grants by issuing sub-awards to local educational agencies, charter schools, and other educational organizations across Georgia, enabling targeted support for students with diverse educational needs.