In 2020, GAEL celebrated its 46th year of service to educational leaders throughout Georgia. During that time, the organization has grown from a first-year membership count of 190 to a current membership roll of more than 1800. Services have expanded from a single summer conference to a wide variety of membership support activities, including providing two annual conferences, leading an annual aspiring principals academy, facilitating virtual collaboration networks for leaders, and committing to legislative and policy advocacy with government partners.