1. F-118 June 28, 2016 Association for Learning Environments
DoE Presentation on Procurement Law and Guidelines
GA16-02
GA DoE – Mike Rowland
June 28, 2016

2. Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
This course is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
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Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

3. Course
Description
Special Topics in School Facilities is an interactive panel presentation addressing the role and responsibilities of Public K-12 Planning, Design & Construction Managers. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Local Facility Planning Process, Funding, Design Process, Site Selection and Approval, and Construction Delivery Methods will all be discussed in detail. Breakout sessions will provide participants with an opportunity to interact with GaDOE staff with respect to several phases of local facility planning. This course is aimed at engaging participants in the Capital Outlay Planning process.

4. Learning
Objectives
At the end of the this course, participants will be able to:
Learn about the Georgia Department of Education’s Local Facility Planning Process.
Learn about the various types of funding available to Local School Districts including, State Capital Outlay, Federal and Local Bonds, and Local Educational SPLOST.
Explore various techniques and strategies for sustainable school design.
Learn about topics relative to a successful Local Facilities Plan and Funding Application for eligible projects.

5. Association for Learning Environments
This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Course
Association for Learning Environments
(480)