The Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) is a network of 18 regional programs that provide training and resources to school district personnel, parents of students with disabilities, and other interested individuals to support the functional and academic achievement, graduation rate, and post-secondary success of students with disabilities.
The network is funded by the Georgia Department of Education, Divisions for Special Education Services and Supports, and is operated in collaboration with Regional Educational Service Agencies and local school districts that serve as fiscal agents for the network. The GLRS Resources System is funded entirely with federal discretionary funds made available through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
GLRS staff are specialized in providing professional learning, technical assistance and coaching for school systems on a variety of topics related to students with disabilities including:
Providing Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) support to school systems.
Providing training on IEP writing, implementation, and monitoring.
Providing training on Specially Designed Instruction, High Leverage Practices (HLP, and evidence-based practices to meet the whole child needs of students with disabilities.
Supporting the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) - Student Success: Imagine the Possibilities and implementing dropout prevention initiatives.
Conducting Comprehensive Data Analysis.
Facilitating math and reading projects.
Supporting new special education teachers and leaders.
Training instructional coaches to support all students and teachers.
Supporting transition planning and assistive technology.