Professional Learning Opportunities
Professional Learning Opportunities
April & May
April & May
Embedded Files
GLRS
GLRS
Understand Behavior Because Our Students Deserve It!
April 15th
Preschool Leader Collaborative Community
April 17th
School Psychologist Collaborative Community
April 22nd
Special Education Directors Collaborative Community
April 24th
Speech Language Pathologist Collaborative Community
April 24th
Special Education Director Collaborative Community
May 8th
Administrators
Administrators
Other
Other
PBIS Districts Coordinator Job-Alike
April 15th
School Social Worker Job Alike
April 21st
Human Resource Director Job Alike
April 22nd
Mental Health Specialist Job Alike
April 22nd
SIS & State Reporting Job Alike
April 22nd
April 23rd
April 27th
Health Services Director/School Nurse Job Alike
May 6th
Transportation Directors Job Alike
May 7th
2026 Pioneer RESA Summer Leadership Conference
June 1st - 4th
Click above to secure your spot at the 2026 Summer Leadership Conference.
Click above to secure your spot at the 2026 Summer Leadership Conference.
For questions, email ghowe@pioneerresa.org.
For questions, email ghowe@pioneerresa.org.
Carl Vinson Institute - FY2027 School Operations Personnel Certificate Program
Carl Vinson Institute - FY2027 School Operations Personnel Certificate Program
The Carl Vinson Institute will be offering the School Operations Personnel Certificate Program. This program is for personnel in the following departments: Facilities Planning & Maintenance, Transportation, School Nutrition, Safety & Security, and Technology. Dr. Russ Cook and Ms. April Howard will coordinate and deliver the program's training.
We would like to determine how many people will be interested in participating in the program. Complete the information below to help us determine if we will need to create one or more cohorts. A cohort requires a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 25.
Secondary (Grades 6-12) ELA Professional Learning
Secondary (Grades 6-12) ELA Professional Learning
We are excited to offer a series of engaging professional learning opportunities designed specifically for Grades 6–12 ELA educators.
We are excited to offer a series of engaging professional learning opportunities designed specifically for Grades 6–12 ELA educators.
These sessions support teachers in strengthening instructional design, deepening students’ engagement with complex texts, and aligning literacy instruction to the demands of today’s standards across content areas.
These sessions support teachers in strengthening instructional design, deepening students’ engagement with complex texts, and aligning literacy instruction to the demands of today’s standards across content areas.
Together, these offerings provide meaningful, classroom-ready strategies to support adolescent literacy and promote student success across ELA and content-area instruction.
Together, these offerings provide meaningful, classroom-ready strategies to support adolescent literacy and promote student success across ELA and content-area instruction.
Register for Crucial Conversations by clicking the flyer below.
Register for Crucial Conversations by clicking the flyer below.
FY26 Job Alike Offerings
FY26 Job Alike Offerings
We are excited to announce the upcoming FY26 Job Alike sessions. These sessions offer a valuable opportunity to collaborate with peers in similar roles across the region. By sharing best practices, resources, and strategies, we can collectively enhance our efforts and support the critical work we do as educators.
Collaboration with those in like positions is essential for professional growth and improving student outcomes. We look forward to your participation and the insightful discussions that will strengthen our educational community.
This is the rescheduled date to replace the canceled April 13th date.
This is the rescheduled date to replace the canceled April 13th date.
Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) Corner
Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) Corner
School Districts can request additional professional learning from North GLRS by contacting Sandy Walden, North GLRS Director or Lara Butler, North GLRS Continuous Improvement Specialist. Requests should come from building level administrators or the Special Education Director. Professional learning provided by North GLRS must be tied to the GLRS Scope of Work as determined annually by the GADOE and should support the achievement, graduation rate, post-secondary success and needs of the whole child for all students including students with disabilities.
Professional Learning Offerings
Professional Learning Offerings
Understanding the Redesigned Georgia Milestones ELA Assessment
Join the GaDOE Assessment team for the latest updates pertaining to the redesigned Georgia Milestones English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, aligned with Georgia’s K-12 ELA Standards. Topics will include test design, item types, writing rubrics, and availability of resources.
Georgia Literacy Academy- Literacy for K-3 Electives Courses
The content in Every Classroom Counts: Georgia Literacy Academy for K-3 Electives Courses were designed especially for electives teachers of K-3rd grade students and meets the professional learning requirements of the Georgia Early Literacy Act for this group of teachers.
Literacy Coach Network
The Literacy Coach Network (LCN) is a collaborative undertaking by GaDOE Literacy Team and Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language & Literacy to provide all of Georgia’s literacy coaches with a space to explore new topics and collaborate with their coaching colleagues. For the 2025-26 school year, each session will include content drawn from Florida Center for Reading Research’s (FCRR) Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching modules.
Dates: January 7th, February 4th, March 4th, May 5th, June 3rd
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Let's Talk Testing
The GaDOE Assessment Development team invites leaders throughout the state to join a virtual professional learning series designed to build understanding of the Georgia Student Assessment Program. Each session will focus on a specific assessment topic and also allow time for attendees to ask questions about Georgia’s assessments. These sessions will not be recorded, and registration is required.
February 6, 2026: Scoring Process for ELA Writing Tasks
March 6, 2026: Interpreting Test Scores
May 8, 2026: Accessing and Using Test Scores and Reports
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
ELA Graduation Guidance Open Office Hours
Each session will begin with a 20-minute update of a key topic related to the new guidance. The remainder of the hour will be dedicated to open Q&A, allowing participants to ask questions, seek clarification, and share feedback and examples of what their district is doing. Since these are open sessions, feel free to drop in as best meets your schedule.
Dates:
January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FY26 Federal Programs Timely Talks
Each monthly Timely Talks session features GaDOE Federal Programs staff providing timely guidance on upcoming grant cycle topics. Federal programs leaders are encouraged to register and participate in this series, which addresses overarching, timely topics relevant to all programs. While live attendance is encouraged, sessions are recorded and available later in the GaDOE Community Professional Learning Catalog. Sessions highlight a main topic, allow time for emerging grant cycle updates, and include a dedicated question and answer segment.
Dates:
January 20, 2026: Carryover Budgets and Mid-Year Allocation Adjustments
February 17, 2026: Identifying Needs with Stakeholder Input, FY27 CLIP
March 24, 2026: Equitable Services Spring Updates
April 21, 2026: Ongoing Monitoring, Implementation/Effectiveness, FY27 CLIP
May 19, 2026: Year End CloseoutTime: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Let's Talk ELA, GA! for Teachers
Join the Georgia DOE ELA team for Let’s Talk ELA, GA! for Teachers, a new virtual professional learning series designed to support Georgia’s classroom educators with the implementation of Georgia’s K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) Standards. Each interactive session will engage participants with a different focus. Through dialogue and shared expertise, participants will build a stronger understanding of how to implement the standards effectively. Teachers will leave with practical resources and a deeper understanding of how to bring the new standards to life in their classrooms. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and create! Let’s get the conversation started!
Dates:
January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, April 14th, May 12th, June 9th (4:00-5:00 p.m.)
Let's Talk ELA, GA!
The Georgia Department of Education English Language Arts content team invites leaders throughout the state to join a virtual professional learning series to prepare for the implementation of Georgia’s K-12 English Language Arts Standards. Important updates will be provided monthly to support leaders. There will be time set aside monthly for attendees to ask questions pertaining to the standards. These sessions will not be recorded, and registration is required.
Dates: January 15th, February 12th, March 12th, April 16th, May 14th, June 11th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Craft Lab: Blending the Science of Standards with the Craft of Teaching
The Craft Lab is a hands-on English language arts (ELA) professional learning series designed to bring Georgia’s K-12 ELA Standards to life for secondary (grades 6-12) educators. Each session models the structure of the newly released ELA Instructional Framework. Presenters Dr. Emily Lott and Dr. Courtney Peck will lead participants in blending standards from the Language, Texts, and Practices domains when designing instruction to create one cohesive learning experience.
Dates: January 21st, February 25th, March 25th, April 22nd
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Exceptional Child Course
Exceptional Child Course
This 10 week online course serves as an introduction to educating exceptional children and youth. It focuses on the identification and best practices for teaching exceptional individuals. Participants will be provided with specific instructional strategies and resources to implement effective educational programs for students with disabilities. This course fulfills the state requirements for H.B. 671 for teachers in Georgia and is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). For candidates planning to enter the GaTAPP program next year, completing this course early is a great way to get ahead.
Bimonthly virtual calls for updates, networking, and specialized training for curriculum and professional learning leaders through a partnership between the GaDOE Office of Teaching and Learning and your statewide RESA network.
When: Every Other Wednesday 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Upcoming Dates:
April 15th
April 29th
May 13th
May 27th
June 24th
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