As second semester begins, now is a perfect time to reflect on your professional learning goal established in the Teacher/Leader Keys platform. Revisit your personal learning goal and assess your level of growth. Make plans to continue to learn and grow as a professional this semester.

The links below are resources of instructional strategies that have proven to impact student learning. Included is a guide of ten high impact strategies with explanations of each strategy. The guide was created by researchers based on findings of reliable practices in schools across the world (with a focus on Australia) that impact student learning. You will notice similarities in the strategies listed below with John Hattie's Visible Learning Strategies.

Take a look at these simple instructional ideas. Although the video with highlight a specific level of learner, the strategy can be applied to any level (elementary, middle or high) and any content area. Enjoy!

January 16, 2020

A team of Coweta County teachers and leaders will conduct a program effectiveness evaluation visit at Madras Middle School. Participants will observe classrooms and review trend data to measure the school's program effectiveness on student achievement to identify school strengths and opportunities for growth.

January 29, 2020

A team of Coweta County teachers and leaders will conduct a program effectiveness evaluation visit at Poplar Road Elementary School. Participants will observe classrooms and review trend data to measure the school's program effectiveness on student achievement to identify school strengths and opportunities for growth.

January 2, 2020 – 8:00am - 3:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD2

Fine Arts Professional Learning Opportunity - This session will include strategies and tips to incorporate technology and digital tools for classroom instruction and teacher tools for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

January 2, 2020 – 9 - 12:00am - Werz Central Office – PLC

Special Education SCERTS Training

January 2, 2020 – 11:00am - 4:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD1

BBquip FBA Behavior

January 3, 2020 - 8 - 3:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD1

School Psychologist Meeting

January 8, 2020 - 8:30am - 4:30pm - Werz Central Office – SD2

Mindset Training

January 9, 2020 – 8:30am - 9:30am - Werz Central Office – PLC

Elementary Curriculum Assistant Principals

January 9, 2020 –10:30am - 12:00pm - Werz Central Office – PLC

Middle and High School Curriculum Assistant Principals

January 9, 2020 – 2:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD1

New Special Education Teachers

January 10, 2020 – 9:00am - 11:00am - Werz Central Office – PLC

Lead Counselor Meeting

January 10, 2020 – 2:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD1

Speech Meeting

January 14, 2020 – 8:30am - 3:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD1

GCEE Workshop

January 14, 2020 – 8:30am - 3:30pm - Werz Central Office – CCR

World Language

January 14, 2020 – 3:30pm - Werz Central Office – SD2

PBIS Coaches Meeting

January 15, 2020 – 8:00am - 4:00pm - Werz Central Office – PLC, SD1 & SD2

Administrators Winter Workshop - This session is designed for principals for second semester professional learning for school improvement.

January 16, 2020 – 8:00am - 4:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD2

IEP/Special Ed Training

January 16, 2020 – 8:30am - 12:00pm - Werz Central Office – CCR

Equitable Services

January 16, 2020 - 11:30am - 2:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD1

School Psychologist Training

January 21, 2020 – 8:30am - 2:30pm - Werz Central Office – SD1

World Language

January 21, 20202 – 2:00pm - Werz Central Office – PLC

ISC Meeting

January 22, 2020 - 10:00am - Werz Central Office – SD2

CIS and CCSS Mentoring Training

January 28, 2020 – 3:00pm - Werz Central Office – SD2

Pre-K Teacher and TA Meeting

January 29, 2020 – 8:00am - 12:00pm - Werz Central Office – PLC

Sub Workshop