Summer 2024 Professional Learning Update
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Summer Professional Learning Offerings
Summer Professional Learning Offerings
Creativity Integration in the Content Areas Workshop
Facilitated by Charity Roberts and MaryJean Banter (GaDOE)
Date Offered: June 17th from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM (Registration Link)
Crucial Conversations
Facilitated by Dave Moody (dmoody@pioneerresa.org)
Dates Offered:
June 19th-20th (Registration Link)
July 17th-18th (Registration Link)
Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) Training and Credentialing
Facilitated by Jan Pearce (jpearce@pioneerresa.org)
Dates Offered:
July 18th (Registration Link)
August 8th (Registration Link)
September 11th (Registration Link)
Leader Keys Effectiveness System (LKES) Training and Credentialing
Facilitated by Jan Pearce (jpearce@pioneerresa.org)
Dates Offered:
July 11th (Registration Link)
August 5th (Registration Link)
September 9th (Registration Link)
Teaching and Learning Summit
Teaching and Learning Summit
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to the GaDOE Teaching and Learning Summit, taking place on August 28th. This event, co-hosted by Pioneer RESA and NEGA RESA and facilitated by GaDOE staff, promises to be an invaluable opportunity for school and district leaders to gain insights, updates, and resources essential for navigating the evolving educational landscape. Throughout the day, attendees will engage with GaDOE staff through three keynote addresses and a series of breakout sessions covering essential topics.
Event Details:
Date: August 28th
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: The Boathouse @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park
3105 Clarks Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: $20 for both members and non-members
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
We encourage the attendance of school leaders, district leaders, instructional coaches, and other relevant personnel to maximize the benefits of this summit for your district.
Please mark your calendars and register at your earliest convenience to secure your spot at this event. The registration link can be found below:
Summer Leadership Conference
Summer Leadership Conference
The conference is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see all of you! We've got an exciting lineup planned, including a surprise celebrity guest.
Below, you'll find the agenda and details about the various events and activities. Note that some events require registration, so be sure to sign up soon!
2024/2025 Math Professional Learning Offerings
2024/2025 Math Professional Learning Offerings
Math Collaboratives - 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM @ Pioneer RESA
K-2nd Grades
September 26th: Course #4500
January 28th: Course #4505
3rd-5th Grades
November 1st: Course #4503
January 30th: Course #4506
6th-8th Grades
October 29th: Course #4504
February 25th: Course #4507
9th-12th Grades
October 30th: Course #4502
February 21st: Course #4508
Enhanced Algebra, Algebra Concepts, & Connections - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Pioneer RESA
October 1st: Course #4516
Georgia Numeracy Project
K-12 Virtual Overview: Course #4472
September 18th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Administering the Georgia Secondary Numeracy Project Assessments: Course #4474
Day 1: September 25th- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 2: October 23rd- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Pioneer RESA
Administering the Georgia Elementary Numeracy Project Assessments: Course #4473
Day 1: September 25th- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Day 2: October 23rd- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Pioneer RESA
ELA Standards Teacher Tour
ELA Standards Teacher Tour
ELA Standards Tour.pdfWe are excited to announce that registration for the ELA Standards Tour for teacher leaders and literacy/instructional coaches is now open. At the request of the GaDOE, and to ensure equitable access, the number of available spaces for each district has been determined based on FTE counts. We kindly ask that you only register at the request of your district at this point. Registration by FTE will be open until August 15th. After this date, on August 16th, we will open any remaining seats to all districts on a first come, first serve basis. Please see the flyer for more information.
November 7th: Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Foundations and Language for Grades K-5 (Course #: 4523)
November 8th: Adolescent Literacy, the Science of Reading, and Georgia's ELA Standards for 6-12 (Course #: 4524)
January 15th: Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Texts and Practices for Grades K-5 (Course #: 4525)
January 16th: Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Texts and Practices for Grades 6-12 (Course #: 4526)
Please refer to the allocations listed below to determine the number of participants your district can register. You can find the link to the ELA Standards Tour Courses here.
Elementary: Secondary:
Banks: 5 Lumpkin: 7 Banks: 5 Lumpkin: 6
Dawson: 7 Rabun: 4 Dawson: 6 Rabun: 4
Fannin: 4 Stephens: 6 Fannin: 5 Stephens: 6
Franklin: 6 Towns: 2 Franklin: 5 Towns: 2
Habersham: 12 Union: 5 Habersham: 12 Union: 5
Hall: 43 White: 6 Hall: 48 White: 7
Hart: 7 Gainesville: 15 Hart: 6 Gainesville: 14
Mount Ed.: 5
FY25 Endorsement Offerings
FY25 Endorsement Offerings
We are excited to offer endorsement opportunities in ESOL and Gifted education. Our endorsement cohorts will begin in the fall, winter, and spring to accommodate the needs of all educators. Course 1 registration for the fall cohort in both ESOL and Gifted endorsements is now open. Please see below for start dates and registration information.
GaTAPP and GaLAPP Programs
GaTAPP and GaLAPP Programs
For educators interested in alternative certification pathways, our GaTAPP (Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy) and GaLAPP (Georgia Leader Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy) programs offer a structured and supportive route into teaching and Tier I educational leadership roles. The application window for these programs has been extended until June 21st. While we will continue to accept candidates as they are hired throughout the summer, we encourage those who are currently staffed to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we have a hard deadline of July 15th to meet GaPSC requirements.
FY25 GaTAPP Flyer with link.pdfFY25 GaLAPP Flyer with link.pdf
Professional Learning Offerings
Professional Learning Offerings
Let’s Talk ELA, GA!
Virtual professional learning series to prepare for the implementation of Georgia’s K-12 English Language Arts Standards. The next one is scheduled for June 6th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Georgia Lexile Academy
Certification course offered at no cost to educators.
Let’s Talk Math, GA!
Virtual professional learning series to support the implementation of Georgia’s K-12 Mathematics Standards. The next one is scheduled for June 28th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Federal Programs Conference: Teachers and Leaders Improving Outcomes
Dates: June 11th-13th (Virtual Option Only)
Teachers, school leaders, and district personnel will engage in interactive sessions that provide resources, strategies, and best practices to improve outcomes for Georgia’s students. In addition, participants will receive information to assist with plans for coordinating federal funds in FY25, supporting federally-identified schools, and leading strong instructional practices in the 2024-25 school year. Local Educational Agency (LEA) participants should include representatives working with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) grants, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grants, and selected school and district-level instructional personnel.
Annual MathCON & CS CON Summer Conference 2024
Dates:
Day 1: June 13, 2024 (in person)
Day 2: June 14, 2024 (in person)
Day 3: July 18, 2024 (virtual)
Inspire & Align, Georgia's Coaching Excellence Summit
Dates: June 13th and 14th or July 10th and 11th
This free, 2-day bootcamp for will provide a foundational coaching knowledge strategies for advancing school goals through systemic coaching and a unique collaborative session for school administrators and coaches.
AP Summer Institutes (APSI)
Gifted Education and Advanced Academics team and the office of Rural Education & Innovation will provide three, free AP Summer Institutes (APSI) for teachers this summer. All summer institutes will be virtual and free. Registration is open to all districts. This is a wonderful professional development opportunity for your high school teachers, providing them the time to explore an Advanced Placement course. These trainings give teachers a thorough understanding of the course as well as pacing guides, sample lessons, and digital resources.
Event Dates: 6/24/204 – 6/27/2024
Event Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Type: Online
Registration Links:
GaDOE Curriculum Leaders' Conference
Date: September 25th
Location: Classic Center in Athens
8th Annual STEM/STEAM Forum
Dates: October 21st and 22nd
Save the Date for the STEM/STEAM Forum in Athens. Join the DOE and educators across the state as they share experiences and build understanding of STEM and STEAM. This year's theme: Motion, Movement, and Momentum.
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:
June 12th (CANCELED)
June 26th
July 10th
July 24th
August 7th
August 21st
September 4th
Past Meeting Notes:
Check Out What's New on Our Website!
Check Out What's New on Our Website!
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