Bryan County Middle School was one of only seventeen Georgia schools recocognized in November by the Georgia Board of Education and State Superintendent Kathy Cox.  With the help of state directors, the administrators and teachers of these schools were able to implement strategies that propelled their schools to make AYP two years in a row and be removed from Needs Improvement Status. 

"Each of these schools had several factors in common that helped them come 'off the list,'" said Superintendent Cox.  "They had a great principal who focused on instruction and provided job-embedded professional development.  The teachers worked closely with each other to share lesson plans and strategies.  And, each of these schools renewed its focus on teaching rigorous state standards to all students with an understanding of students' individual needs."

FDRESA applauds the efforts of administrators, teachers and students of Bryan County Middle School!

First District RESA congratulates the faculty, students, and communities of twenty schools in its service area. The twenty were recently recognized based on their performance on state curriculum exams and Adequate Yearly progress status. State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox and Kathleen Mathers, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Student Achievement, announced that the schools were among 327 Georgia schools to receive awards.

First District RESA

Professional Learning Offerings

2008-2009

Please note:  This list is a sampling of professional learning that can be provided by FDRESA.  It is not an exclusive list. FDRESA develops and provides professional learning crafted to support unique school improvement needs and goals.

  Twelve-hour training delivered in full or half days by FDRESA consultants
Target Audience: Leadership Teams of K-12 Schools 
When: January 2010 and thereafter
Where: Your school or system
How to Schedule: Contact Trudy Hill at FDRESA with requested dates:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 912-842-5000

Essential Questions

• Who are the economically disadvantaged students and what can we do to overcome the barriers to their success?
• How can we come to believe that economically disadvantaged students can succeed and that we have both the power and the knowledge to make it happen?