1 | PL Opportunity & Registration Link | Registration Deadline | Course Description | Course Date(s) & Times | Target Audience | Location | Instructor(s) | Cost | PLUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Special Education New Teacher Induction Cohort (TPRP) | July 15, 2024 | The induction cohort is designed to improve the retention of new special education teachers with 0-3 years of experience through high-quality mentoring, professional learning and practical application opportunities. Objectives: · Increase innovation in teaching the high leverage practices (HLPs) using mixed-reality simulation labs. · Increase coaching and immediate performance feedback for new special education teachers. | Sessions 1-3: July 16, 17, 18 Session 4: August 14th Session 5: September 11th Session 6: October 23rd Session 7: January 22nd Session 8: February 26th Virtual MRS Lab sessions are 1 hour in length and occur on August 20th, November 12th, and December 11th | Special education teachers with 0-3 years experience | Foothills | GLRS | 0 | 5 |
3 | School Psychologist Consortia | The School Psychologist Consortia is designed for School Psychologists working in special education. Participants will meet to enhance their knowledge of relevant school psychology topics and create a collegial network of practice. Experts in the field will present on various topics to improve professional practices and expertise, which will include but are not limited to, some of the following: GA DOE updates, behavior, best practices, and other topics deemed appropriate. | Quarterly, TBD | School Psychologists | Northeast Georgia RESA | GLRS | $0 | Credit for participation will be consolidated at the end of the year based on number of sessions attended, 10 seat hours= 1 PLU | |
4 | Speech Language Pathologist Consortia | The Speech-Language Pathologist Consortia supports SLPs in the Northeast Georgia RESA/GLRS region. Sessions will focus on state and locally identified topics relative to the needs of school-based SLPs. All sessions are currently planned to be virtual. Format is subject to change. | Quarterly, TBD | Speech-Language Pathologists | GLRS | $0 | Credit for participation will be consolidated at the end of the year based on number of sessions attended, 10 seat hours= 1 PLU | ||
5 | Preschool Consortia | The Preschool Consortia supports special education preschool teachers in the Northeast Georgia RESA/GLRS region. Sessions will focus on state and locally identified topics relative to the needs of preschool education. The first session will be in person, with all remaining sessions currently planned to be virtual. Format is subject to change. | Quarterly, TBD | Preschool Teachers | GLRS | $0 | Credit for participation will be consolidated at the end of the year based on number of sessions attended, 10 seat hours= 1 PLU | ||
6 | Paraprofessionals in the Inclusion Setting | 7/31/2024 | This is an online only course consisting of 4 modules. The course is self-paced, to be completed in a month time period. The course is facilitated by Dr. Allison Nealy. | August 1-30, 2024 8:30-3:30 | Special Education Paraprofessionals | Virtual | Dr. Allison Nealy | $0 | 2 |
7 | Wilson 3-day Introductory Training | 8/1/2024 | This is a 3-day introductory training designed to highlight the components of Wilson Reading System. | August 19-21, 2024 8:30-3:30 | Special Education Teachers | Foothills | Ava White Tutorials | $0 | 0 |
8 | Paraprofessional Academy | 8/9/2024 | This is a year long cohort that meets virtually to support best practices around instructional and behavioral support. | August 14, 2024 - March 12, 2025 | Special Education Paraprofessionals | Virtual | Rachel Fahrney | $0 | |
9 | YEAR 2 Special Education New Teacher Cohort (TPRP) | 8/27/2024 | This course is for participants of previous years New Teacher Cohort. In this 2 day professional learning opportunity, teachers will deepen their understanding of instruction and progress monitoring. | August 29-30, 2024 8:30-3:30 | Previous participants of the New Teacher Cohort (TPRP) | RESA | Leslie Barrett-Jones | $0 | |
10 | ELA Strategies for K-5 Special Education and Struggling Learners | 9/13/2024 | This is a 1 day professional learning to support teachers with strategies and instructional practices that benefit the struggling learner. | 9/16/2024 8:30-3:30 | K-5 Special Education Teachers, EIP Teachers | RESA | Leslie Barrett-Jones | $0 | |
11 | Reading and Academic Vocabulary Strategies for 6-12 Special Education and Struggling Learners | 9/17/2024 | This is a 1 day professional learning to support teachers with strategies and instructional practices that benefit the struggling learner. | 9/19/2024 8:30-3:30 | 6-12 Special Education Teachers, EIP Teachers | RESA | Dr. Allison Nealy | $0 | |
12 | Math Strategies for K-5 Special Education and Struggling Learners | 10/17/2024 | This is a 1 day professional learning to support teachers with strategies and instructional practices that benefit the struggling learner. | 10/21/2024 8:30-3:30 | K-5 Special Education Teachers, EIP Teachers | RESA | Dr. Susan Winstead | $0 | |
13 | Math Strategies for 6-8 Special Education and Struggling Learners | 10/24/2024 | This is a 1 day professional learning to support teachers with strategies and instructional practices that benefit the struggling learner. | 10/28/2024 8:30-3:30 | 6-12 Special Education Teachers, EIP Teachers | RESA | Dr. Susan Winstead | $0 |