October Professional Learning Update
October Professional Learning Opportunities
GLRS
SPED Director Collaborative
Facilitated by Sandy Walden (swalden@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 21st from
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Transition Collaborative
Facilitated by Teresa Bruce
Date Offered: October 22nd from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Middle / High School Special Education Paraprofessional Academy
Facilitated by Lara Butler (lara.butler@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 28th from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration Link)
Curriculum & Instruction
Heads Together
Facilitated by the RESA Network (ZOOM Link)
Dates Offered:
October 16th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
October 30th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
High School Gifted Service Delivery Models- VIRTUAL
Facilitated by GaDOE
Date Offered: October 10th from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Registration Link)
GA Connects Overview SuitCASE and Inspire
Facilitated by Jan Pearce (jpearce@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 11th from
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Registration Link)
Middle School Gifted Service Delivery Models- VIRTUAL
Facilitated by GaDOE
Date Offered: October 23rd from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Registration Link)
Literacy
Literacy Leaders Institute - Virtual
Facilitated by the Let's Read Georgia Team (Dana Penland, Teresa Conowal, Cindy Sanford, Allison Funk)
Date Offered: October 24th from
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (Registration Link)
Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Foundations and Language for Grades K-5
Facilitated by the GaDOE Literacy Team
Date Offered: November 7th from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Registration Link)
Adolescent Literacy, the Science of Reading, and Georgia's ELA Standards for 6-12
Facilitated by the GaDOE Literacy Team
Date Offered: November 8th from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Registration Link)
Math/Science
Math Collaborative K-2
Facilitated by Marcia Williams (mwilliams@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 25th from
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration Link)
Math Collaborative 6-8
Facilitated by Marcia Williams (mwilliams@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 29th from
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration Link)
Academic Language Development and Supporting All Students in a 3D Science Classroom
Facilitated by Allison Funk (afunk@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 29th from
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Registration Link)
Math Collaborative 9-12
Facilitated by Marcia Williams (mwilliams@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 30th from
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration Link)
Math Collaborative 3-5
Facilitated by Marcia Williams (mwilliams@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: November 1st from
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration Link)
Behavioral Support, Whole Child & School Climate
Restorative Practices
Facilitated by Jessica Burger (jburger@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 16th & 17th from
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Registration Link)
Whole Child Collaborative
Facilitated by Teresa Hearn (thearn@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 17th from
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FBA/BIP Toolbox
Facilitated by Meg McDuffie (mmcduffie@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 21st and 22nd from
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Registration Link)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Facilitated by Meg McDuffie (mmcduffie@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 23rd from
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Registration Link)
Mental Health Specialist Job Alike - Virtual
Facilitated by Teresa Hearn (thearn@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 30th from
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Other
Facility & Safety Job Alike
Facilitated by Jan Pearce (jpearce@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 10th from
Substitute Teacher Training
Facilitated by Jason Kaup (jkaup@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 11th from 8:30 AM- 12:00 PM (Registration Link)
Principal Job Alike - VIRTUAL
Facilitated by Tim Cochran tcochran@pioneerresa.org
Date Offered: October 14th from
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Finance Director Job Alike
Facilitated by Ginger Howe (ghowe@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 17th from
Asst. Principal Job Alike - VIRTUAL
Facilitated by Tim Cochran tcochran@pioneerresa.org
Date Offered: October 21st from
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
School Bookkeeper Job Alike
Facilitated by Ginger Howe (ghowe@pioneerresa.org)
Date Offered: October 24th from
Human Resources Job Alike
Facilitated by Angela Robinson (arobinson@habershamschools.com)
Date Offered: October 30th from
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.pdfGeorgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) Corner
Final GLRS FY 25 PL Flyer.pdfFinal FY 25 TPRP Flyer.pdfLiteracy 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!
Register here.
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).
Register for a cohort here.
Academic language development and supporting all students in a 3D Science Classroom
Join the GaDOE Science team in a session about when to introduce vocabulary. Teachers will engage in strategies that make connections to different pedagogical aspects of language development. Teachers will apply their knowledge and design intentional scaffolds, which they will use to support students with interpretive and expressive skills of communication.
GaDOE 3D Science Flyer.pdfGifted 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.pdfFY25 Job Alike Offerings
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.
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:
October 16th
October 30th
Past Meeting Notes:
September 4th
2024/2025 Math Professional Learning Offerings
FY25 Math OfferingsMath Collaboratives - 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM @ Pioneer RESA
K-2nd Grades
October 25th: 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
Georgia Numeracy Project
Administering the Georgia Secondary Numeracy Project Assessments: Course #4474
Day 2: October 23rd- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Pioneer RESA
Administering the Georgia Elementary Numeracy Project Assessments: Course #4473
Day 2: October 23rd- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Pioneer RESA
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: Foundations and Language for Grades K-5
November 7th
Adolescent Literacy, the Science of Reading, and Georgia's ELA Standards for 6-12
November 8th
Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Texts and Practices for Grades K-5
January 15th
Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Texts and Practices for Grades 6-12
January 16th
You can find the link to register for the ELA Standards Tour Courses here.
Register Today! Seats are limited!
ELA Standards Tour.pdfFY25 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.
Professional Learning Offerings
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: October 9th, October 30th, November 13th, November 27th, December 11th
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Georgia Lexile Academy
Certification course offered at no cost to educators.
GaLEADS Statewide Overview
GaLEADS offers a differentiated, flexible model to develop strong teachers and leaders. It supports continuous growth by providing resources to meet teachers and leaders where they are and helps them advance. See the GaLEADS flyer to learn how GaLEADS can help your district recruit, retain, and recognize excellent teachers.
Date: October 8th
Time: 11:00 AM
Instructional Tech Talks
The goal of the Instructional Tech Talk (iTT) initiative is to inspire and equip a community of Instructional Technology Specialists, academic coaches, and others by creating a platform where participants can share personal stories, struggles, successes, and EdTech resources and tips with each other to recharge the coaching batteries. Each iTT session features guest speakers who charge up and engage participants in inspiring Q&A time.
October 22nd, November 12th, January 28th, February 25th, March 25th, April 22nd
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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.
Check Out What's New on Our Website!
You can now view upcoming events for the week on our site's homepage at pioneerresa.org.
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