North Georgia RESA
Professional Learning Newsletter August, 2014 Edition 1
Updates from the department of Professional Learning
If you have any questions regarding a specific training, or have any specific needs for your district or school, please contact our office.
Kelly Rogers
Director of Professional Learning
North Georgia RESA
706-276-1111 (RESA)
706-889-2091 (Cell)
Impacting Student Achievement Through Quality Professional Learning
New Web Site for the Professional Learning Department
Paraprofessional Training for 2014-2015
Training Dates and Topics:
September 23: New Year Kick Off: A.M. Work Smarter Not Harder; P.M. Strategies for working with Special Needs Students
October 28: A.M. Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional (Confidentiality and Ethics; FERPA); P.M. Behavior Management Strategies that will help you NOW!!!!
November 18: A.M. The Teacher/Paraprofessional "Dance": How to strengthen and build the relationship; An overview of the CCGPS; P.M.
Conflict Resolution and Stress Management
January 20, 2015: A.M. Engagement Strategies for every learner; Developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom; P.M.
Encouraging a love for reading in all age groups
March 24: A.M. Test taking strategies for students; Instructional Read-Alouds; P.M. Bullying: What can I do?
May 5: A.M. How to talk so students (and others!) will listen; Routine Interactions with Students; P.M. Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional (revisited at year end); Confidentiality and Ethics (FERPA)
Substitute Training
Training Dates for North Georgia RESA
September 11, 2014
December 9, 2014
March 10, 2015
Additional substitute trainings have also been scheduled in the following districts:
Pickens County-August 20th
Murray County-September 9
Whitfield County-August 21
TKES and LKES Training
Training Dates and Agenda Items:
September 17, 2014 Whitfield Career Academy
12:30-4:00
September 18, 2014 North Georgia RESA
8:30-11:00
Familiarization for special education teachers – possible combine with GLRS
This class will highlight the major duties and responsibilities of special education teachers.
An overview of all 10 standards, process, surveys and student growth.
Opportunity for Q and A’s
November 4, 2014 Whitfield Career Academy
8:30-4:00
Session 1: 8:30-11:00
Session 2: 12:30-4:00
*Agenda will be the same for both sessions. Different teachers should attend.
November 5, 2014 North Georgia RESA
8:30-4:00
Session 1: 8:30-11:00
Session 2: 12:30-4:00
*Agenda will be the same for both sessions. Different teachers should attend.
SLO and the Classroom Teacher-Presenter Becky Bryant. Additional information to follow.
Deanie Fisher, our GaDOE TLE Electronic Platform trainer, will also be providing additional training opportunities for teachers and leaders. Dates are pending and notifications will be sent out as soon as everything is confirmed.
Lunch and Learn Series
October 1, 2014 North Georgia RESA
8:30-3:30
Interactive Notebooks for All Content Areas
Target Audience: 4th-12 Grade teachers
Join us as we dive in to learn about Interactive Notebooks in the classroom. You will learn tips and tricks on beginning, implementing, updating, and assessing Interactive Notebooks with each of your students.
All materials will be included in the cost of this training.
Cost: $25.00
October 2, 2014 North Georgia RESA
9:30-4:00 (Please note time change)
Bringing the 20th Century Alive Through Timelines.
Target Audience: Elementary and Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Participants will be able to support students as they identify perspective, mood, and historical events while deconstructing periods of history that are addressed in grade level standards. While reviewing various concepts, participants will recognize how visible learning and a multi-sensory approach is pivotal for students comprehending events that have occurred in the twentieth century. Participants will also examine and dissect primary documents, while using an interactive approach to chart historical figures and significant periods of history. (On a personal note, I had the pleasure of participating in this workshop in May and it is wonderful! You will not want to miss this opportunity.)
Cost: $25.00
October 9, 2014 North Georgia RESA
Writing Across the Curriculum in Grades 3-8
8:30-3:30
With the implementation of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, teachers must rethink writing instruction and scoring of student writing. This professional learning workshop will give participants a better understanding of how to use and teach constructed response, extended response, and summary writing. The topics will include information on using a variety of writing strategies, on creating writing scoring rubrics, and on employing the Formative Item Bank as a teaching tool.
Cost: $25.00
October 28, 2014 North Georgia RESA
Getting Teacher-Made Assessment Right
8:30-3:30
This professional learning workshop is designed to enlighten teachers to the importance and impact of good assessments on student learning. Participants will gain an understanding of how curriculum, instruction, and assessment are the three legs of student learning. Participants will also look in depth at a variety of assessment methods which can be used in the classroom, will learn how to create valid and reliable assessment items that properly assess student learning. Participants will be asked to bring samples of teacher-made assessments for analyzing.
Cost: $25.00
December 11, 2014 North Georgia RESA
9:00-4:00 (Please note time change)
Target audience: Elementary Classroom Teachers/Social Studies Teachers
Chavez and Marshall and Oglethorpe, Oh My!
Dr. Andrea Lewis, Assistant Profession, Spelman College, will be leading a very special workshop for elementary teachers with a focus on providing effective strategies to make Social Studies relevant and motivating to students. Students will increase their mastery and retention of Social Studies Georgia Performance Standards, as well as integrating Social Studies throughout content areas. This workshop will also provide teachers with a deeper understanding of the CCGPS Literacy Standards and how to implement them with fidelity while teaching Social Studies.
Cost: $25.00
January 12, 2015 North Georgia RESA
Interactive Notebooks in Kindergarten-Third Grade Classrooms
8:30-3:30
Join us as we dive into learning about Interactive Notebooks in the classroom. You will leave with full understanding of how to plan for, implement, update, and assess interactive notebooks with all of your students. Not only will you be excited but so will your kids.
Cost: $25.00
January 27, 2015 North Georgia RESA
Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A Framework to Support Academic Achievement for all Learners
This professional learning workshop provides a blueprint for incorporating UDL into the classroom by giving participants a clear understanding of the principles of UDL, knowledge in identifying and using the UDL principles in classroom instruction, and practice in creating UDL designed lesson plans. For teachers who are working in heterogeneous classrooms, this training is a must. The UDL framework is spot on for giving teachers practical ways to teach children of varying ability levels. UDL is not just for struggling students; UDL is for ALL students.
Cost: $25.00
Coming Soon to the Lunch and Learn Series
Depth of Knowledge Training: DOK 101
Presenter: Dr. Bob Eddy-Cherokee County Schools
Information to follow as soon as dates are confirmed
Instructional Technology Series
All trainings are free of charge. Register today at www.ngresapl.org. Registration will be under the Professional Learning tab.
Technology Tuesday Series
September 23, 2014 North Georgia RESA Computer Lab
9:00-3:00
Smart Notebook Basics
New to Smart Board? In this class you will learn the basics of how to operate the board. You will find out how to use the tools to create content, edit existing lessons and add teacher Toolkit items to enhance interactivity. We will also share resources that work well with Smart Notebook to help you produce great interactive lessons.
September 30, 2014 North Georgia RESA Computer Lab
9:00-3:00
ActiveInspire Basics
Activboard beginner? This class will teach you the basics of how to use the board. With a focus on interactivity and integration, this class will help you use the tools, features and resources of ActivInspire to create engaging lessons.
October 21, 2014 North Georgia RESA Computer Lab
9:00-3:00
Technology Integration Hardware
This class is open to anyone regardless of the brand of devices you may have. The class will concentrate on using the hardware you have in new and unique ways to infuse it into a lesson. Learn some new ideas for a variety of technologies including document cameras, interactive white boards, and several other devices.
November 11, 2014 North Georgia RESA Computer Lab
9:00-3:00
Windows Movie Maker
Video based projects can motivate many students that otherwise don’t engage in the learning process. Learn to use Windows Movie Maker to create and edit videos for classroom instruction and edu-tainment. This class will give you several ideas for how to incorporate video projects into your classroom activities.
November 18, 2014 North Georgia RESA Computer Lab
9:00-3:00
IPad Training
Got iPads! - Not sure what to do with them?
This training will be conducted by North Georgia RESA ITSC and will provide you with the skills you need to manage settings, navigate the iPad device and download apps. You will leave with some excellent ideas to incorporate the iPads in the classroom. From writing prompts to using games and free apps to editing media. . . the resources are endless.
This is a free training! Bring your iPad and be ready to explore!
December 9, 2014 North Georgia RESA Computer Lab
9:00-3:00
One Note
Most people have this Microsoft tool but many have no idea how to use it. In this session we will show you how to use OneNote with students to keep up with class notes, create research portfolios, and create customized textbooks that can be used to both assign content to students and receive assignments back from those students.
Leadership Opportunities for District Leaders, Building Level Administrators, and Academic Coaches
Leadership Academy 2014-2015
District and Principals
September 8, 2014
November 12, 2014
March 16, 2015
Leadership Academy 2014-2015
Assistant Principals
September 10, 2014
November 13, 2014
March 18, 2015
Induction Support for New Principals
September 26, 2014
January 23, 2015
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) seeks to assist Induction Principals in their work as school leaders. To do so, the Georgia PSC is sponsoring a support program in selected areas across Georgia.
Format: Two, full-day leadership workshops focusing on:
• Georgia Leader Keys Effectiveness System;
• Tiered Certification;
• Professional Learning;
• Effective School Leadership;
• Research-Based Strategies for Effective School Leaders;
• Practical Applications of the Principalship;
• Developing a Positive School Culture;
• What Effective Principals Do.
Coaches Academy-All Academic Coaches are invited to attend
Registration is pending.
October 3, 2014
November 3, 2014
February 9, 2015
May 4, 2015
New Academic Coaches for 2014-2015-Reserved for year 1 coaches only
Registration is open.
August 22, 2014
October 20, 2014
January 16, 2015
March 12, 2015
A Day with the PSC (Professional Standards Commission)-Registration is pending.
March 26, 2015
North Georgia RESA
9:00-2:00
Fraud Prevention and Booster Clubs (Professional Standards Commission)-Registration is open.
September 12, 2014
North Georgia RESA
9:00-2:00
Final Thoughts
Kelly Rogers-Director
Vanna Clampitt-Administrative Assistant
Donna Cox-Administrative Assistant
Proudly serving Cherokee, Pickens, Gilmer, Murray, Dalton and Whitfield Counties.