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FBA/BIP Professional Learning Modules

Georgia State University (GSU) developed modules on Functional Behavior Assessments/Behavior Intervention Plans for school districts in the state of Georgia. Please follow the link below to access the modules and additional resources. https://disability.publichealth.gsu.edu/initiatives/positive-behavior-supports-training/

The modules are also available to access in the SLDS platform: www.ciclt.net/ul/oconee/AccessingGaDOEFBA-BIPOnlineModules.pdf.

In addition, GSU also offers train the trainer workshops on writing FBA/BIPs, please contact Allison O'Hara at aohara@gsu.edu or (404) 413-9324.

Georgia’s Tiered System of Supports for Students Shares New Lead for Literacy Link:

The Lead for Literacy Center, through the University of Oregon and funded by OSEP, is excited to announce the official launch of the website, https://leadforliteracy.org/ this week. The Lead for Literacy (L4L) framework is a guide for improving teacher implementation of evidence-based literacy practices within an effective, schoolwide multi-tiered system of support. Lead for Literacy’s mission is to provide technical assistance to school and district leaders that builds their capacity to facilitate improved teacher implementation of evidence-based literacy practices for educating students with, or at risk for, literacy-related disabilities. L4L will offer a range of technical assistance supports for districts and school leaders to develop their understanding and implementation of the Lead for Literacy Framework.

Please check it out! You can subscribe to the newsletter to learn about future events, resources, and new website features and content.

Georgia’s Tiered System of Supports for Students team is excited to announce the launch of the first online learning module entitled “Georgia’s Tiered System of Supports for Students: An Overview.” This module provides an introduction to MTSS in Georgia and gives an overview of the five essential components of a multi-tiered system of supports. The audience for this learning module is all educators in Georgia – leaders and teachers alike! The content can be accessed using the steps below:

1. Log into the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS).

2. Click on the TKES/LKES button.

3. Click on the Professional Learning Opportunities button.

4. Click the down arrow next to “Select” and choose “Course Title.”

5. Type “Georgia’s Tiered System of Supports for Students: An Overview” into the search bar and press enter.

Stay tuned as more modules will be released throughout the year!

It is my pleasure to share with you registration information for the upcoming professional learning event in partnership with the Georgia’s Tiered System of Supports for Students, with our MTSS national speaker, Dr. Tessie Rose Bailey of American Institutes for Research. During the August sessions, Dr. Bailey’s presentations will address Evidence-Based Practices and Evidence-Based Interventions. Day one will focus on Evidence-Based Practices at Tier I and day two will focus on Evidence-Based Interventions at Tiers II and III. Participants are welcome to attend one or both days of the training, and should register for each day separately using the links below. Please note that there is limited seating and we encourage early registration. Schools and districts are encouraged to bring teams who would benefit from participating in this work. The dates are as follows:

Wednesday, August 21st - Evidence-Based Practices at Tier I:

REGISTRATION LINK FOR AUGUST 21^st (EBPs at Tier I)

Thursday, August 22nd – Evidence-Based Interventions at Tiers II and III:

REGISTRATION LINK FOR AUGUST 22^nd (EBIs at Tiers II and III)

The tentative location of the meeting is:

Georgia Department of Education

James H. “Sloppy” Floyd Building

205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE

Atlanta, GA 30334

Parking is available at the Pete Hackney Parking Deck ($10) located at 162 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303. We will meet in the West Tower, 20th floor, Floyd Room. Visitors will be required to pass through security in the lobby of the Sloppy Floyd Building which requires identification and scanning of bags and personal items. Registration on the day of the event will begin at 8:30 a.m., and Dr. Bailey will start at 9:00 a.m. A full agenda and confirmation of location will be provided to registrants closer to the event.