Heart of Georgia RESA HEARTBEAT
August 21, 2024, Edition 1
Upcoming Events
Secret Stories
Initial training will be available August 26 through September 30.
The follow-up "Digging Deeper" will be available from September 23 through October 31.
This professional learning session is designed to equip instructional coaches with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to effectively support teachers and enhance student learning outcomes. Through a combination of training, collaborative discussions, and practical activities, participants will deepen their understanding of coaching principles.
August 27 at Heart of Georgia RESA from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Bobby Smith CCRPI Workshops
Whole Group training will be held at Heart of GA RESA on September 3.
Elementary is from 9 AM - 11 AM. Middle/High School training is from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Individual school training opportunities are available on September 17 and September 25.
To sign up for these trainings, choose your time and date from this Google Form.
Principals can send designees such as APs, Instructional Coaches, or teacher leaders.
It is also better if more than one person comes from a school because it is a lot for one person to take in during one session.
Remember to bring your fully charged laptops.
This workshop will provide you with the information and resources you need to help you map out your retirement plan. The whole group session is at 4 PM on September 24. Individual counseling sessions are scheduled for September 25 and September 26.
Dr. Kevin Raczinski has completed updating the Opinion-Argumentative and Informational 360Writing Frameworks for grades K-12. The Narrative should be ready by the first of August. He has organized his materials to be more readily accessible.
Math in the Fast Lane, a free resource for HGRESA math teachers, has been aligned to the new standards for grades 3-5 and grades 6-8. Dr. Tim McNamara has also created CODE classes for grades 3-8 plus Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry that use GaDOE's Inspire. These materials include Milestone practices for each math unit, instruction ideas, skills and examples, and Inspire units.
- Heart of Georgia RESA
- September 11
- 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Modeling the Science and Engineering Practices & Building Three-Dimensional Science Lessons; Bridging the Gap: Going from Flat to Three-Dimensional
Online Virtual September 24 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Academic Coaches--September 10 Virtual in the morning; at Heart of GA RESA in the afternoon
- Curriculum Directors--August 26 Virtual
- Gifted--October 22 Virtual
- LETRS for Educators--August 28 at Heart of GA RESA
- Media Specialists--September 23 at Heart of GA RESA
- School Nurses--September 17 at Heart of GA RESA
- Transportation Directors--September 19 at Heart of GA RESA
Contests
The information for all contests will be sent soon.
The first online writing contest for grades 3-12 is September 26-27.
The upload for K-2 writing is due September 27.
Art submissions for the first Art Contest (Theme: Happiness) are to be uploaded by September 27.
Other Additions or News
Hearing Officer Required Updates
GaDOE FY25 Cross-Functional Monitoring Training
New Dr. Laura Riffel Course: Building a High-Performing School by Improving Your Positive School Climate
Amie Dean's Successful Classroom Series Bundle
Ruby Payne's New Teachers Can!