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Special Education Director Collaborative
Facilitated by Sandy Walden (swalden@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 5th from
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Speech and Language Pathologist Collaborative
Facilitated by Sandy Walden (swalden@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 6th from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Literacy Strategies to Support Preschool & Kindergarten Students with Disabilities
Facilitated by Lara Butler (lbutler@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 10th from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration Link)
Virtual Sessions for SPED TPRP
Facilitated by Lara Butler (lbutler@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 12th from
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Preschool Collaborative
Facilitated by Sandy Walden (swalden@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 13th from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum & Instruction
Heads Together
Facilitated by GaDOE & RESA Network (afunk@pioneerresa.org)
Curriculum Collaborative
Facilitated by Allison Funk (afunk@pioneerresa.org)
Literacy
Literacy
Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Foundations for Grades K-5
Facilitated by the PRESA Literacy Team (dpenland@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 12th from
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Registration Link)
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Cohort 4
Facilitated by Dana Penland and Allison Funk (dpenland@pioneerresa.org or afunk@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 16th from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Other
Other
Payroll and Benefits Job Alike
Facilitated by Laura Corley (laura.corley@white.k12.ga.us)
Date Offered: December 5th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Transportation Directors Job Alike
Facilitated by Marilyn Delgado (mdelgado@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 5th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CTAE Job Alike
Facilitated by Jan Pearce (jpearce@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 10th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Substitute Teacher Training
Facilitated by Jason Kaup (jkaup@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: December 13th from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Registration Link)
Technology Directors Job Alike
Facilitated by Chris Fuller (cfuller@pioneerresa.org)
Director of Health Services/School Nurse Job Alike
Facilitated by Jan Pearce (jpearce@pioneerresa.org)
Winter Teaching and Learning Summit
Winter Teaching and Learning Summit Flyer.pdfWe are excited to invite you to the Winter GaDOE Teaching and Learning Summit, co-hosted by NEGA RESA and Pioneer RESA, and facilitated by GaDOE staff. The Winter Summit will feature all-new content, distinct from what was covered in the fall. Attendees will participate in engaging breakout sessions led by GaDOE staff and hear from Dr. John Almarode in the Georgia EdTALKS, Research to Reality: How Learning Works and What It Means for Our Schools and Classrooms.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 5th
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Braselton Civic Center
We encourage school administrators, district leaders, instructional coaches, and other key personnel to attend this summit to maximize its value for your district. The event features topics designed to address many facets of school and district leadership.
Please mark your calendars and register at your earliest convenience to secure your spot at this event. The registration link can be found below:
GaDOE Teaching and Learning Summit Registration Link
We look forward to your participation in the Teaching and Learning Summit!
Georgia's New K-12 ELA Standards
Georgia's New K-12 ELA Standards
Following the GaDOE teacher tour, these sessions will offer an in-depth exploration of each domain within the revised Georgia K-12 ELA Standards. Participants, including district and school leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders, will focus on integrating the standards into their own curriculum, assessments, and literacy instruction schedules. Emphasis will be placed on aligning practices with the updated expectations to enhance instructional effectiveness, equipping leaders to guide this work across their districts.
Space is limited! Register today to secure your spot!
ELA Standards PL.pdf
Exceptional Child Course
Exceptional Child Course
This 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.
Summer Leadership Conference 2025
Summer Leadership Conference 2025
We are excited to announce that the call for breakout session proposals for the upcoming Summer Leadership Conference will be opening soon! Now is a great time to start brainstorming ideas that will be both timely and impactful for attendees. Be ready to submit a proposal for your idea in January.
Literacy Leaders Institute
Literacy Leaders Institute
Literacy Leaders Institute (3) (2).pdfWe’re excited to invite you to the upcoming Literacy Leaders Institute, where educational leaders from across our region will come together monthly to drive school and district-wide literacy improvement. This opportunity is designed for literacy leads, elementary educators, school and district leaders, instructional coaches, and literacy coaches. Together, we will explore effective strategies for high-quality literacy instruction while fostering a community dedicated to achieving literacy excellence.
Learning Objectives:
Foundations and Effective Literacy Practices: Understand the core components of effective reading instruction and how to implement research-based practices within any curriculum.
Coaching Strategies: Explore effective coaching models, observation and feedback techniques, and professional development strategies to support literacy growth.
Leadership in Literacy: Develop skills to lead literacy change, build collective commitments, and strengthen Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on literacy.
Data-Driven Instruction: Enhance skills in leading data-driven discussions, utilizing assessment data, and applying progress monitoring techniques to inform instructional decisions.
Don't miss this chance to connect with peers, share ideas, and shape the future of literacy education in your school or district. We are so excited about this opportunity to grow together as Literacy Leaders and Coaches!
Gifted Education Course Offerings by Pioneer RESA and NEGA RESA
Gifted Education Course Offerings by Pioneer RESA and NEGA RESA
Explore a variety of professional learning opportunities in gifted education offered by Pioneer RESA and Northeast Georgia RESA! With sessions designed to enhance instructional strategies, deepen understanding of gifted learners, and fulfill gifted education requirements, you are sure to find a course that meets your needs. We encourage you to review the flyer and find a session that fits your schedule at either RESA location.
To learn more and register, simply open the flyer and click on the course name of your choice. We look forward to supporting your journey in gifted education!
Gifted Course Offerings.pdf
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:
December 11th
January 8th
2024/2025 Math Professional Learning Offerings
2024/2025 Math Professional Learning Offerings
FY25 Math OfferingsMath Collaboratives 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM @ Pioneer RESA
K-2nd Grades
January 28th: Course #4505
3rd-5th Grades
January 30th: Course #4506
6th-8th Grades
February 25th: Course #4507
9th-12th Grades
February 21st: Course #4508
FY25 Job Alike Offerings
FY25 Job Alike Offerings
NOTE: The Technology Directors Job Alike scheduled for December 16th has been moved to February 19th.
We are excited to announce the upcoming FY25 Job Alike sessions. These sessions provide an invaluable 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.
ELA Standards Teacher Tour
ELA Standards Teacher Tour
We are excited to announce that registration for the ELA Standards Tour for teacher leaders and literacy/instructional coaches is open to all districts on a first come first serve basis. Please see the flyer for more information.
Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Texts and Practices for Grades K-5
January 15th (Limited seats available)
Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Texts and Practices for Grades 6-12
January 16th (No seats available)
You can find the link to register for the ELA Standards Tour Courses here. If you have registered and your plans have changed and you will not be able to attend, we kindly ask that you log into your account to withdraw from the course. This will help us make the necessary arrangements for those attending and allow space for those who still wish to attend.
Register Today! Seats are limited!
ELA Standards Tour.pdfFY25 Endorsement Offerings
FY25 Endorsement Offerings
WINTER COHORTS STARTING SOON!! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
We are excited to offer endorsement opportunities in ESOL and Gifted education. Course 1 registration for the winter cohorts for both endorsements are now open! Please see below for start dates and registration information.
Professional Learning Offerings
Professional Learning Offerings
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.
Understanding Georgia Milestones Webinar Series
Do you have questions about the Georgia Milestones assessments? The Understanding Georgia Milestones webinar series includes the answers to frequently asked questions related to test design, test questions, reading passages (ELA only), item scoring, test results, and score interpretation.
Adolescent Literacy: Effective Instructional Practices Series
Join Keys to Literacy and the Georgia Department of Education for this series of engaging live webinars where you will explore evidence-based strategies to enhance literacy outcomes for students in grades 4-12. Participants will leave equipped with actionable insights to transform literacy instruction and support all learners effectively.
Dates:
December 2, 2024: Leading Effective Adolescent Literacy Practices (suitable for leaders) – Explore the role of leadership in assessing and addressing adolescent literacy concerns. Attendees will gain practical strategies and tools to develop and implement a plan to drive meaningful literacy improvements in grades 4-12.
February 10, 2025: Effective Comprehension Instructional Practices (suitable for all teachers) – Discover how to enhance comprehension instruction with research- and evidence-based strategies designed to meet the diverse literacy needs of adolescent learners. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to enhance their students’ reading comprehension, ensuring that all learners are better prepared to engage with and comprehend texts in the ELA and content area classrooms and beyond.
March 3, 2025: Effective Vocabulary Instructional Practices (suitable for all teachers) – Discover how to enhance both direct and indirect vocabulary instruction with research- and evidence-based strategies designed to meet the diverse literacy needs of adolescent learners. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to grow students’ vocabularies across all subjects.
April 7, 2025: Effective Writing Instructional Practices (suitable for content area teachers) – Explore effective strategies for integrating writing into subject-specific instruction for students in grades 4-12. Participants will gain practical techniques for implementing quick writes in their classrooms, understand how to connect writing with reading strategies, and leave with ready-to-use templates to engage and support adolescent learners in various content areas, including ELA.
May 5, 2025: Connecting the Writing Rope and Reading Rope with Keys to Literacy (suitable for all teachers) – Discover how the interconnected strands of writing and reading can be leveraged to enhance literacy instruction. This session will explore the connections between Scarborough’s “Reading Rope” and Sedita’s “Writing Rope,” and it will highlight the reciprocal relationship between writing and reading. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of and practical methods for aligning writing and reading instruction, as well as resources to support student literacy development.
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Trauma 101: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children
This professional learning from the Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative provides participants with foundational knowledge about child trauma and child traumatic stress. The session focuses on the impact of complex trauma on behavior and development and helps participants identify strategies for working in a school setting with children who have experienced trauma. Training participants will be better prepared to recognize the effects of trauma and take actions to support children’s wellbeing and recovery.
Note: This is an interactive training with limited participant spots available and will not be recorded. Please only register if you can commit to attending the live training.
Date: December 3rd
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Brain 101: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on the Brain
This professional learning from the Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative provides participants with foundational knowledge about how adversity and trauma can impact brain development. The course introduces brain architecture and early brain development in children and focuses on the impact of adverse experiences and child trauma on the brain. The course also introduces participants to various strategies for promoting brain health using “brain break” activities. Participants will be better prepared to recognize the effects of adversity and trauma on the developing brain and take actions to support children’s wellbeing and recovery.
Note: This is an interactive training with limited participant spots available and will not be recorded. Please only register if you can commit to attending the live training.
Date: December 4th
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Navigating Whole Child Resources
As GaDOE transitions to new digital resource repositories, it is invaluable to know where to find the tools you need. This session navigates the new sites and shares tips of the trade.
Date: December 4th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
EIP and REP Technical Assistance Chats
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) invites district and school leaders to drop in to ask questions and seek clarification on Early Intervention Program (EIP) and Remedial Education Program (REP) expectations. During these drop-in sessions, attendees can ask questions pertaining to the 2024-25 Early Intervention Program (EIP) Guidance and the 2024-25 Remedial Education Program (REP) Guidance. These sessions will not be recorded, and registration is required.
Dates: December 4th, January 8th, February 12th, March 12th, April 16th, May 21st, June 18th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Phenomenal Mathematics and Science
Join the Georgia Department of Education’s Mathematics and Science Department for an engaging professional learning series. These workshops will focus on developing a comprehensive roadmap that integrates mathematical and scientific concepts. Educators will collaborate to create strategies and resources that enhance interdisciplinary teaching, making mathematics and science more cohesive and impactful in the classroom. This series is designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers.
Dates:
December 4th: Elevating Interdisciplinary Instruction- Spotlight on Mathematics and Science Phenomenon Teaching Practices
January 17th: Transforming Learning- Integrating Crosscutting Concepts in the Classroom
February 26th: Connected Learning- Advancing Phenomenal Teaching and Learning with PBL and Integrated Tasks
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Trauma to Resilience: Strategies to Support Children's Wellbeing
This professional learning from the Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative focuses on resilience as a primary strategy for combating the effects of trauma. Participants will examine the characteristics of resilience and learn specific strategies for building resilience in children and youth. Participants will be better prepared to use resilience as a strategy to improve child wellbeing and help children recovery from the effects of trauma.
Note: This is an interactive training with limited participant spots available and will not be recorded. Please only register if you can commit to attending the live training.
Date: December 5th
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Georgia Early Numeracy Project Professional Learning Series
Explore the components of the Georgia Early Numeracy Project and how this resource can be used to address foundational numeracy.
Dates: December 10th: Analyzing the Data and Implementing the Interventions
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Special Education Directors' Webinar
The K-12 Special Education Directors’ webinar is held monthly to support districts in the implementation of IDEA and improve results for students with disabilities.
Dates: December 10th, January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Federal Programs Timely Talks
During each monthly Timely Talks session, GaDOE Federal Programs staff share right-on-time guidance that informs upcoming grant cycle topics. All federal programs leaders are encouraged to register and participate in this series that addresses overarching topics relevant to all programs. Each session includes dedicated time for questions and answers. While live participation is encouraged, each session is recorded and posted in the GaDOE Community Professional Learning Catalog for later viewing.
Dates: December 10th, January 28th, February 25th, March 25th, April 29th, May 20th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Maximizing Funding to Support Student Health and Wellbeing
As schools and districts work to identify and meet the health and wellbeing needs of their students, funding decisions can become complicated. Join the Office of Whole Child Supports and the Office of Federal Programs as we empower school leaders with a multi-faceted approach for supporting student health and wellbeing by identifying no-cost resources as well as exploring methods for prioritizing activities and interventions based on available funding and the district’s comprehensive needs assessment.
Date: December 11th
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fit Georgia Office Hours
Office hours are available for discussions and questions regarding Fit Georgia.
Date: December 11th, December 18th, January 8th, January 15th, January 22nd, February 5th, February 26th, March 12th, March 26th, April 9th, April 23rd, May 7th
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Inspire+Velocity Support Sessions
During these sessions, the GaDOE team will create breakout rooms to provide personalized support on any of the following topics: SuitCASE, GaDOE Inspire, Velocity Activities, and more. You can join for one or all of the sessions.
Dates: December 11th
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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: December 12th, January 9th, February 13th, March 13th, April 17th, May 15th, June 12th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Unmasking the Trauma of Bullying
This professional learning focuses on examining bullying through the lens of trauma. Participants will learn about the negative impacts of childhood adversities and trauma on children and youth, how bullying can be a childhood adversity or trauma, the key characteristics of bullying, preventing and responding to bullying, and how childhood adversities can affect teachers and administrators in their dealings with children and youth in the school. Participants will be better prepared to recognize bullying when it occurs, take action to respond to bullying incidents, and support a healthy school climate for children and staff.
Note: This is an interactive training with limited participant spots available and will not be recorded. Please only register if you can commit to attending the live training.
Date: December 12th
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Significant Cognitive Disabilities Webinar
Join the Significant Cognitive Team for a series of webinars designed to support educators in enhancing the educational and career outcomes for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Dates: December 12th, January 16th, February 6th, March 6th
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Let's Talk Math, GA!
The Georgia Department of Education Mathematics Team invites mathematics leaders throughout the state to join a virtual professional learning series to support the implementation of Georgia’s K-12 Mathematics Standards. Important updates will be provided monthly to support district leaders.
Date: December 13th
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) Corner
Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) Corner
Final GLRS FY 25 PL Flyer.pdfFinal FY 25 TPRP Flyer.pdfGoodbye Burnout, Hello Wellness!
Goodbye Burnout, Hello Wellness!
The Georgia Department of Education's Educator Support and Development Division is excited to host the "Goodbye Burnout, Hello Wellness" regional workshops. These workshops aim to improve educator retention and combat burnout by offering resources and strategies to enhance school climate. School and district leaders are encouraged to attend the full-day, interactive session from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a team or team member to maximize the benefits of the action planning workshop. Click here to register today!
EAPWellness Tour 24-25 New.pdfPage updated
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