New & Now: Literacy & Math

We're thrilled to announce the new app for West Georgia RESA! It's everything West Georgia RESA, in your pocket.

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Also, be sure to check out our new website at www.garesa.org.

Through the combined efforts of West Central GLRS and West GA RESA, we are offering a 2-day in-depth training opportunity. Participants will learn more about The Science of Reading and Structured Literacy and leave with an increased understanding of the importance of this work in enhancing their teaching practice.

June 13th & 14th

To learn more and register, CLICK HERE!

This course is designed for teachers of all adolescent readers, especially struggling adolescent readers. We will focus on strategies based on the research body of the Science of Reading. Teachers will leave with strategies that can be implemented in the classroom the next day.

June 7th - Learn More & Register Here.

This session will provide strategies and best practices that address anger, anxiety, and violence in the classroom. Under-resourced students, wealthy students, and students in all demographics can benefit from calming and healing techniques from Ruby Payne's Framework for Understanding Poverty.

Section 1 - July 18th

Section 2 - July 19th

Are you ready to explore the future of education? Discover how ChatGPT and AI can revolutionize your teaching methods and engage students like never before.

June 28th - Learn More & Register Here.

December 11th-13th 2023

Join West Georgia and Middle Georgia RESAs as we present the Second Annual Literacy Conference

The Story Garden: The Sequel

Joan Sedita - General Session Presenter

Location: The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens

Target Audience: K-12 Teachers; Media Specialists, Instructional Coaches, & APIs

Click Here to Learn More & Register. Hotel Booking Link

Space is Limited! Register NOW!

Reading Achievement Institute for School/System Educators (RAISE) - 6/13 & 6/14

Teacher Academy for High Leverage Practices - Begins 7/11

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention (BIP) Training - 7/12

Overview of Section 504 for Educators - 7/13

Mastering the IEP Process - Begins 7/17

FY24 School Psychologist Consortia - Begins 9/7

FY24 Behavior Collaborative - Begins 9/14

FY24 Section 504 Collaborative - Begins 10/3

FY24 MTSS - Technical Support & Regional Meeting - Begins 10/5

West Georgia, along with Dr. Jimmy Stokes, will offer annual Hearing Officer and Tribunal Member training on July 19th. This training is required for all people that participate in a tribunal hearing either as a tribunal member or hearing officer.

Learn More & Register Here.

Do you want to be a teacher? Have you considered changing careers? Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher?

If you answered yes to these questions, then GaTAPP may be the perfect solution for you. Registration is now open for our Summer GaTAPP Cohort. Complete an Application

• Registration for GaTAPP Essentials of Effective Teaching - June Session (June 12-19, 2023 and June 19-23, 2023)

• Registration for GaTAPP Essentials of Effective Teaching - July Session (July 10-14, 2023 and July 17-21, 2023)

Paraprofessional Ethics Modules were developed by Georgia’s RESAs in collaboration with the GaPSC to ensure the paraprofessionals know, understand, and can effectively apply Georgia’s Code of Ethics for Educators to their daily practice.

Begins July 10th - Learn More & Register Here.

Please take this survey to help identify the need for a workshop/help session.

The aim of this cohort is to provide professional learning opportunities for educators seeking to renew/ reinstate their Georgia Teaching Certificate.

Begins August 14th - Learn More & Register Here.

• Academy 1 - June 12-13, 2023 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) - Tift County High School, Tifton, GA
• Academy 2 - June 15-16, 2023 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) - Statesboro High School, Statesboro, GA
• Academy 3 - June 21-22, 2023 (8:00 am -4:00 pm) - North Oconee High School, Bogart, GA

Learn More & Register Here.

July 11 – 13, 2023​

8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Georgia World Congress Center - Atlanta, Georgia

Learn More & Register Here.

Email: lthompson@garesa.org
Website: garesa.org
Location: 99 Brown School Drive, Grantville, GA, USA
Phone: 7705832528
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestGeorgiaRESA
Twitter: @westgeorgiaresa