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NGRESA Awarded Grants for Endorsements and GaTAPP
NGRESA has been awarded three grants totaling $732,845 dollars from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for Teacher and Leader Support and Development over the next two years. The GaDOE Teacher and Leader Support and Development Grants will support Georgia educator recruitment initiatives for endorsements and GaTAPP across the state. At NGRESA, the grants will fund for eligible candidates the cost of tuition for offered endorsements, as well as book vouchers. For GaTAPP, partial tuition scholarships will be funded for eligible candidates.
Grants awarded include the Georgia Teacher Endorsement Grant, the Georgia Teacher Leader Endorsement Grant, and the GaTAPP Grant.
Eligible endorsements offered for FY23 include the following: Coaching Endorsement, Dyslexia Endorsement, ESOL Endorsement, Gifted Endorsement, Online Teaching Endorsement, and Reading Endorsement. Candidates committed to completing these endorsements to enhance their teaching expertise are encouraged to register. Priority enrollment and grant awards will be given to applicants from NGRESA partner districts: Cherokee, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. Those outside NGRESA should check with their RESA for availability of funds. For registration information, please visit our website: https://www.ngresa.org/index.php/professional-learning/endorsements
Enrollment for NGRESA GaTAPP is on-going, and those potential candidates hired by partner districts who need to complete this program should apply. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.ngresa.org/index.php/professional-learning/gatapp
Upcoming events
Introduction to Educating Exceptional Children and Youth. This is an online course that fulfills the state requirement for teachers in Georgia.
This is an "at-your-own pace" online course. You can begin the course at any time during the year.
| Event Date | 07-01-2021 |
| Cut off date | 06-30-2022 |
| Individual Price | $350 in-area fee/$450 out-of-area fee |
This online course will focus on the five areas of reading and how to implement reading and writing strategies across the curriculum.
This is an "at-your-own pace" online course. You can begin the course at any time during the year.
| Event Date | 07-01-2021 |
| Cut off date | 06-30-2022 |
| Individual Price | $350 in-area fee/$450 out-of-area fee |
Crucial Accountability teaches a straightforward process for resolving performance problems, strengthening trust and reliability, and eliminating inconsistency. It provides skills for holding peers accountable—regardless of position or authority. And whether participants take the course Live Online or in person, they learn the skills through instruction, reflection, practice, and coaching.
Participant must attend 4 half-day sessions: February 15, March 15, April 26, May 24.
This session is hybrid- you can attend in person or join virtually. A link will be shared prior to event.
| Event Date | 05-24-2022 8:30 am |
| Event End Date | 05-24-2022 12:30 pm |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$350 out-of-area fee |
2022 Leadership Summit
Keynote Speaker: John Almarode
8:00 - 8:45 am- Breakfast, sign-in, networking
9:00 - 10:15 am- Opening/Session 1: John Almarode
10:15 - 10:30 am- Break 1: snacks, water, soft drinks, coffee
10:30 - 11:45 am- Session 2: John Almarode
11:45 - 12:45 pm- Lunch: Onsite/Included in registration fee
1:00 - 2:15 pm- Breakout sessions: Various speakers TBA
2:15 - 2:30 pm- Break 2: snacks, water, soft drinks, coffee
2:30 - 3:30 pm- Closing/session 3: John Almarode
$75 in-area fee/$125 out-of-area fee- Breakfast and Lunch included
| Event Date | 06-07-2022 8:00 am |
| Event End Date | 06-07-2022 3:30 pm |
| Individual Price | $75 in-area fee/$125 out-of-area fee |
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a full day public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help.
Participants will earn YMHFA Certification and $250 stipend (more information to come about receiving stipend)
| Event Date | 06-08-2022 8:30 am |
| Event End Date | 06-08-2022 4:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free |
Hearing Officer Training
Led by: Jimmy Stokes, Policy Analyst, GAEL
A ZOOM link will be shared prior to the event.
| Event Date | 07-21-2022 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 07-21-2022 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free |
Instructor: Jennifer Farist
Location: North Georgia RESA/HYBRID
| Event Date | 07-26-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-02-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
Instructor: Erin Hughes
Location: North Georgia RESA/HYBRID
| Event Date | 07-28-2022 |
| Event End Date | 03-16-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY
Instructor: Robyn Dailey
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-08-2022 |
| Event End Date | 04-17-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This Endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY.
Instructor: Laura Akers
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-08-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-15-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This Endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY.
Instructor: Rhonda Emmett
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-08-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-15-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY
Instructor: Candice Abbott
Location: Creekview High School/HYBRID
| Event Date | 08-08-2022 |
| Event End Date | 04-17-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY
Instructor: Sara Lawson
Location: Dean Rusk Middle School/HYBRID
| Event Date | 08-08-2022 |
| Event End Date | 04-17-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY
Instructor: Jamie Vogan
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-09-2022 |
| Event End Date | 04-18-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY
Instructor: Robyn Dailey
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-09-2022 |
| Event End Date | 04-18-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This Endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY.
Instructor: Beth Watkins
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-09-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-16-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This Endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY.
Instructor: Rhonda Emmett
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-09-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-16-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY
Instructor: Jamie Vogan
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-11-2022 |
| Event End Date | 04-20-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This Endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY.
Instructor: Beth Watkins
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-11-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-18-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
This Endorsement is open to CHEROKEE COUNTY Employees ONLY.
Instructor: Lee Davis
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 08-11-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-18-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
Instructor: Amber Loughridge
Location: VIRTUAL
| Event Date | 08-18-2022 |
| Event End Date | 03-28-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
Instructor: Lindy Patterson
Location: Gilmer County Central Office/HYBRID
| Event Date | 09-06-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-16-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
Instructor: Kelly Skinner
Location: Virtual
| Event Date | 09-08-2022 |
| Event End Date | 05-25-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
Instructor: Toby Westmoreland
Location: TBA/HYBRID
| Event Date | 09-08-2022 |
| Event End Date | 02-16-2023 |
| Individual Price | $300 in-area fee/$400 out-of-area fee |
Led by North Georgia RESA staff
Come and collaborate with grade-level colleagues to dive into the new Georgia’s K-12 Mathematics Standards. This series of four workshops is designed to (1) provide a deep understanding of the new standards at your grade level; (2) share effective mathematics instruction; and (3) allow you to walk away with a plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
Target Audience: 6th-8th grade math teachers, lead teachers, instructional coaches, district-level curriculum directors
This course is offered as a series of 4 sessions (Registering for this series automatically adds you to the list of all 4 dates): September 9, November 4, January 13, and March 3
$25 out-of-district fee
| Event Date | 09-09-2022 8:30 am |
| Event End Date | 09-09-2022 3:30 pm |
| Individual Price | $0 in-area fee/$25 out-of-area fee |
Consolidated Dates
Click HERE for the consolidated RESA System Calendar. This Calendar includes important dates for NGRESA and member systems. It includes holidays, breaks, planning days, and other dates.
System dates were accurate at the time of creation but are subject to change. Please consult each system's official calendar for the most up to date information.
Sub Training Registration
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8AM - 4:30PM
We are closed for all major holidays.
In the event of inclement weather we
will follow Gilmer County Schools.
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Approval Date 8/9/2011