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. 

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.

Details:
To ensure educators know, understand, and can apply Georgia's Code of Ethics for Educators to their daily practice, paraprofessional ethics modules were developed by Georgia's RESAs in collaboration with the GaPSC.

The enhanced learning gained by paraprofessionals who participate in the training will help protect them, their colleagues, their schools, their school districts, their community, and, most importantly, their students, by enhancing professionalism and school safety.

You will have 3 weeks to complete this course at-your-own pace.  

Led by: Paul McClain, Fine Arts Specialist, GaDOE

AM Session: Boot Camp and Dramatic Writing Instruction
Join Theatre Specialist Paul McClain to learn about the GA DOE Theatre & Film Instructional Resources, professional learning, and grant opportunities available to all Georgia Arts teachers. Resources include curriculum maps, unit plans, example lesson plans, instructional videos, and assessments. We will walk through these resources with the new HS Dramatic Writing I course as our example.

PM Session: Reading Shakespeare with the Whole Body
Examine how verse text connects to the breath and body. Explore strategies to help students fully engage when reading classical texts aloud.

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: High School 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): October 7, November 11, February 3, and March 17

$25 out-of-area fee

Led by Dr. Mark Wilson
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, and Other School-Based Leaders

Topics Will Include:

• Dealing with Difficult Parents
• Addressing Violence
• Yelling, Yelling, and More Yelling
• Budget
• Priority Lists- What Do We Need, Not Just What Do We Want
• Seeing Things as they Should Be, Not as They Could Be
• Personnel:
  Retaining, Recruiting, Supporting
  Addressing the Elephant in the Room
  Do You Focus on Their Weakness or Their Strengths?
  Cut Back: When is it Time?
• And many more......

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: Kindergarten-2nd 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): October 14, December 9, February 17, and March 24  

The location for sessions 1-4 has been moved to: Crosspointe Dalton, 2681 Underwood Street, Dalton GA 30721.

$25 out-of-area fee

North Georgia RESA is excited to host its Instructional Technology meeting to provide the following to our regional participants:

• A presentation from our guest speaker Cori Kirby
• Share instructional technology practices, effective strategies, and current initiatives
• Network with other tech-minded individuals

Led by: Georgia Department of Education

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.

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

P-20 Collaboratives establish and maintain partnerships that focus on continuous school improvement and student learning through the preparation of candidates and the professional development of P-20 educators.

Session 2 of 4 

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: September 9, November 4, January 13, and March 10

Led by Dr. Mark Wilson

Topics Will Include:

• Dealing with Difficult Parents
• Addressing Violence
• Yelling, Yelling, and More Yelling
• Budget
• Priority Lists- What Do We Need, Not Just What Do We Want
• Seeing Things as they Should Be, Not as They Could Be
• Personnel:
  Retaining, Recruiting, Supporting
  Addressing the Elephant in the Room
  Do You Focus on Their Weakness or Their Strengths?
  Cut Back: When is it Time?
• And many more......

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We will post the rescheduled date soon.

Educator access to 2022 PSAT/NMSQT® online score reports begins in November, followed by student access in December. Join this informative session to examine the purpose, benefits, and opportunities for students on the path to college and career. Educators will also learn helpful insights and best practices to support academic advising and student success. Attendees will also learn about other program updates, the SAT Suite of Assessments transition to digital in 2023, and College Board’s Big Future Scholarships for the Class of 2024.

A virtual link will be shared prior to event. 

Session 2 of 4 

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: 3rd-5th grade math teachers, lead teachers, instructional coaches, district-level curriculum directors 

This course is offered as a series of 4 sessions: September 16, December 2, January 20, and March 3

***Session 2-4 will be held at Crosspointe Dalton- 2681 Underwood Street, Dalton, GA 30721.

Led by Dr. Mark Wilson
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, and Other School-Based Leaders

Topics Will Include:

• Dealing with Difficult Parents
• Addressing Violence
• Yelling, Yelling, and More Yelling
• Budget
• Priority Lists- What Do We Need, Not Just What Do We Want
• Seeing Things as they Should Be, Not as They Could Be
• Personnel:
  Retaining, Recruiting, Supporting
  Addressing the Elephant in the Room
  Do You Focus on Their Weakness or Their Strengths?
  Cut Back: When is it Time?
• And many more......

Led by Dr. Mark Wilson
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, and Other School-Based Leaders

Topics Will Include:

• Dealing with Difficult Parents
• Addressing Violence
• Yelling, Yelling, and More Yelling
• Budget
• Priority Lists- What Do We Need, Not Just What Do We Want
• Seeing Things as they Should Be, Not as They Could Be
• Personnel:
  Retaining, Recruiting, Supporting
  Addressing the Elephant in the Room
  Do You Focus on Their Weakness or Their Strengths?
  Cut Back: When is it Time?
• And many more......

Making Music on a Shoestring Budget

Led by: Casey Hall, Fine Arts Specialist, GaDOE
This workshop will take a look at several creative ideas to create engaging and interactive music activities that you can incorporate in your classroom on a limited budget!

North Georgia RESA is excited to host its MTSS/EIP Job-Alike Consortia meeting to provide the following to our regional MTSS/EIP Directors/Coordinators/Supervisors:

• A presentation from our guest speaker Kristy Bone, Pickens County School District Chief of Student Services
• Share Tier 1 practices, effective strategies, and current initiatives
• Network with others who are implementing/overseeing the MTSS/EIP process

Description: North Georgia RESA is excited to host its Media Specialist Job-Alike Consortia meeting to provide the following to our regional media specialists in all grade levels:

• A presentation from our guest speaker
• Network with other media specialists
• Share practices and effective strategies to engage and excite teachers and students

North Georgia RESA is excited to host its Academic Coach Job-Alike Consortia meetings to provide the following to our regional Academic Coaches in all grade levels:

• Network with other academic coaches in our region
• Share practices and effective strategies
• Other topics determined by registered participants

North Georgia RESA is excited to host its School Counselor/School Social Worker Job-Alike Consortia meeting to provide the following to our regional school Counselors and Social Workers in all grade levels:

• Network with other School Counselors in our Region
• Share resources that support students' mental health and wellness
• Discuss how to best balance student needs and counselor responsibilities
• Provide examples of effective communication
• Collaborate methods to support at-risk students
• Other topics determined by participants

North Georgia RESA is excited to host its Gifted Coordinator Job-Alike Consortia meetings to provide the following to our regional gifted coordinators in all grade levels:

• Network with other gifted coordinators in our region
• Share practices and effective strategies
• Other topics determined by registered participants

Led by Dr. Mark Wilson
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, and Other School-Based Leaders

Topics Will Include:

• Dealing with Difficult Parents
• Addressing Violence
• Yelling, Yelling, and More Yelling
• Budget
• Priority Lists- What Do We Need, Not Just What Do We Want
• Seeing Things as they Should Be, Not as They Could Be
• Personnel:
  Retaining, Recruiting, Supporting
  Addressing the Elephant in the Room
  Do You Focus on Their Weakness or Their Strengths?
  Cut Back: When is it Time?
• And many more......

North Georgia RESA is excited to host its Instructional Technology meeting to provide the following to our regional participants:

• A presentation from our guest speaker Daniel Rivera
• Share instructional technology practices, effective strategies, and current initiatives
• Network with other tech-minded individuals

Led by Dr. Mark Wilson
Target Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, and Other School-Based Leaders

Topics Will Include:

• Dealing with Difficult Parents
• Addressing Violence
• Yelling, Yelling, and More Yelling
• Budget
• Priority Lists- What Do We Need, Not Just What Do We Want
• Seeing Things as they Should Be, Not as They Could Be
• Personnel:
  Retaining, Recruiting, Supporting
  Addressing the Elephant in the Room
  Do You Focus on Their Weakness or Their Strengths?
  Cut Back: When is it Time?
• And many more......