PAGE and FDRESA Present Stephen Barkley
Increasing the Effectiveness of Instructional Coaches

WHO:    Academic coaches and their supervisors      
WHAT:   A Day with Stephen Barkley
The day will address these topics:
• How to improve student achievement
• Examining student work
• Effective teaching
• Role of the instructional coach
• How principals and coaches work together to achieve school goals

Please find copies of documents shared at the "Day with the PSC" on May 19, 2009 in Hinesville.
 
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 ethics__resa_presentation.ppt

 ga_tr_supply__dmnd_20090416_-_short_version_mep.ppt

 phil_-_first_district_resa_-_5-19-09.ppt

 state_test_admin_ethics_proposal.pdf

 webbriefmay09.ppt

Instructor: Pamela Gay, Program Evaluation and Development Specialist, Georgia Department of Education
Time:   9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: These sessions will be held at First District RESA in Brooklet.

Audience: Elementary teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators, particularly those who work with K-3, and elementary teachers of special needs students.
Cost: There is no charge for the trainings.
Synopsis:  Reading First Trainings offer instruction grounded in scientifically-based reading research on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  Administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals will learn how to plan, deliver, and differentiate instruction in a fun but very effective way while preparing to meet the needs of ALL learners.  Each participant receives at least one professional book, read aloud and a set of handouts at each session at no charge.

Questions: If you have questions or concerns, please contact Sandi Fowler at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (912) 842-5000.

 Sessions are filling up, so REGISTER NOW!

State Superintendent Kathy Cox recently announced Georgia's four Title I Distinguished Districts and 777 Title I Distinguished Schools. In making the awards, Cox stated: "These districts and schools are a prime example of the impact high expectations, hard work and collaboration can have on student achievement. I am thrilled to recognize the educators, students and parents in these schools and school districts."

Evans County is one of four state school systems to receive Title I Distinguished District awards. This award is given to school systems in four different size categories: Large District, Medium District, Small District, and Very Small District. Evans County received the award in the Very Small District category. The awards are given to the districts having the greatest success in closing the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged students and those students who are not economically disadvantaged. Test results from the CRCT in reading, English language arts, and mathematics and test results from the GHSGT are used to determine achievement. Other districts receiving the Distinguished District award include Hall County, Gainesville City, and Mitchell County.

Congratulations, Evans County, for your focused efforts and for being recognized as one of Georgia's Title I Distinguished Districts!