Course Catalog

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. 

DO NOT SEND MONEY VIA PAYPAL UNLESS YOU RECEIVE AN INVOICE. 

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.

Led by: Dr. Toby Westmoreland
Location: Virtual
This course is designed to study the concepts, theories, and philosophy of middle level education. A primary focus will be understanding the unique nature and development of young adolescent students.

This course will focus on learning about how we use language to communicate with students using the book Choice Words: How Our Language Affects Children’s Learning by Peter H. Johnston. Use this course and this book to learn how to empower children through language so they may become strategic thinkers. 

This course is completely online and self-paced. 
PLUs: 5

The Writing Revolution provides strategies and activities to support educators in simultaneously implementing effective writing instruction and content. Participants will explore how to support students through explicit instruction, as they learn to build sentences, develop paragraphs, and construct compositions within the writing process. 

This course is completely online and self-paced. 

5 PLUs awarded at the end of the coursework.

Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction, Second Edition, demystifies the complexities of teaching vocabulary. Authors and experts Isabel Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, and Linda Kucan explain how teachers can select words to teach, how to introduce new vocabulary, and how to design and implement instructional sequences that engage students in developing word knowledge and reading comprehension. 

This course is completely online and self-paced. 

5 PLUs awarded at the end of the coursework.

This course will focus on learning about how we use language to communicate with students using the book Choice Words: How Our Language Affects Children’s Learning by Peter H. Johnston. Use this course and this book to learn how to empower children through language so they may become strategic thinkers

This course is completely online and self-paced. 

5 PLUs awarded at the end of the coursework.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the foundational skills essential to the science of reading. Participants will engage in a comprehensive study of the core components that contribute to proficient reading development, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and assessment. Through evidence-based practices and interactive learning, students will gain a solid understanding of how these skills interconnect to foster literacy. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a thorough understanding of how to support diverse learners in achieving literacy proficiency.

Participants will be awarded 10 PLUs at the completion of the course. 

Calm Schools, Strong Teams: Leading with Collective Efficacy to Ignite and Empower Educators

Join us for an exciting Leadership Summit where educational leaders will explore powerful strategies to ignite and empower educators, fostering a collective leadership culture. This summit is designed for leaders who are committed to cultivating a unified vision for growth within their schools and districts, using the principles of collective efficacy to inspire educators and drive continuous improvement. 

We are thrilled to welcome Hesha Abrams, internationally renowned mediator and author of Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving and Defusing Tension, as our keynote speaker. With over thirty years of experience resolving thousands of cases, Hesha brings a wealth of knowledge on the art of collaboration and conflict resolution. She has earned numerous accolades, including Corporate Counsel’s 2021 Top-Rated Lawyer award and the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV rating. Her insights into maintaining calm and fostering cooperative solutions will be invaluable for leaders looking to enhance collaboration within their teams.

We’re also excited to introduce Anthony Reibel, who is with Solution Tree and will be presenting on PLC lite. Anthony is an assistant principal for teaching and learning at Adlai E. Stevenson High School (IL) and coauthor of multiple books on proficiency-based assessment. This session explores PLC Lite—when collaboration lacks depth, data analysis, and impact. Learn strategies to foster authentic teamwork, drive data-informed decisions, and enhance student achievement.

This summit's core purpose is to empower educational leaders to build cohesive, purpose-driven teams that work together to create lasting impact. Through fostering a culture of collective efficacy, leaders will gain the tools and strategies to overcome challenges, drive progress, and align efforts towards a common educational mission.

This summit is an essential experience for educational leaders who want to refine their leadership strategies, collaborate with peers, and take actionable steps toward driving change. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your team dynamics, empower educators, or lead with a unified vision, this summit offers the knowledge and networking opportunities you need to transform your school community.

Register Today!

Led by Gail Smith, GSCA

Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA) wishes to support counselor understanding of the Counselor Keys Effectiveness System (CKES) by providing access to high-caliber trainers.