First District RESA

201 West Lee Street
P.O. Box 780
Brooklet, GA 30415
Phone: (912) 842-5000
Fax: (912) 842-5161

Dr. Whit Myers
Executive Director

Educational Services
The primary goal of First District RESA is school improvement, reflected in increased student learning.  FDRESA plans, manages, coordinates, and provides assistance to schools and systems in achieving school improvement goals.   The Educational Division's efforts are tailored to the specific needs of each school system, targeting the unique goals and priorities for each school based on their own improvement plan.  To this end, FDRESA staff work alongside system personnel to annually conduct formal, comprehensive data collection, using the data to shape services offered to each system.

As a part of the school improvement process, FDRESA works to build capacity in systems and schools to employ data-driven decision making. Through the meaningful and informed use of data, client schools can establish measurable student achievement goals and successfully implement interventions for increased student learning.

FDRESA curriculum and instructional services are most often concentrated using formative assessment to help guide differentiated instruction in the core academic areas across all grade levels, prekindergarten through grade 12.   Professional learning on scientific research-based strategies in reading, English language arts, and mathematics continues to be a high priority.



ELA Unit Enhancement Documents PDF Print E-mail

In an effort to support our systems with the implementation of Common Core State Standards, FDRESA enlisted a group of outstanding English Language Arts teachers and coaches from member systems to review, critique, and enhance units offered as exemplars by the Georgia Department of Education.  FDRESA extends many thanks to members of the ELA Unit Enhancement Team.

Please click on the links below to access units taken through the enhancement process.  Additional units will be attached as they are completed.  Each enhanced unit includes an addenda document to guide teachers as they review. Be sure to note highlighted text and embedded "sticky notes" as these provide the commentary provided by the ELA Unit Enhancement Team.

Our ELA consultants look forward to receiving your feedback regarding the usefulness of this work. 

GaDOE ELA Unit Addenda-K.docx

CCGPS ELA Kinder Unit1 w comments V-1.pdf

CCGPS ELA Grade 1 Unit1 comments

GaDOE ELA Unit 1 Addenda grade 1

CCGPS ELA Grade 2 Unit1 w comments 1

GaDOE ELA Unit Addenda Grade 2

CCGPS ELA Grade 3 Unit1 w comments

GaDOE ELA Unit 1Addenda Grade 3.docx

CCGPS ELA Grade 3 Unit1 w comments.v1.pdf

GaDOE ELA Unit 1 Addenda Grade 4.docx

CCGPS ELA Grade 4 Unit1 w comments.v1.pdf 

GaDOE ELA Unit 1 Addenda Grade_5.docx  

CCGPS ELA Grade 5 Unit1 w comments.v1.pdf

GaDOE ELA Unit Addenda grade 6 unit 2.docx  

CCGPS ELA Grade 6 Unit2 w commentsV1.pdf

 
Georgia History Traveling Trunk Available for Checkout from FDRESA PDF Print E-mail

The Georgia Museum of Art is offering a newly developed Georgia History Traveling Trunk to RESA Centers through a grant funded by Target. The trunk is designed to connect works from the Georgia Museum of Art's collection with Georgia's history for students in grades K-12.
 
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FY13 FDRESA Endorsement Schedule PDF Print E-mail

FY13 FDRESA Approved Endorsement Courses.pdf

 
The Common Core State Standards PDF Print E-mail

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.                                                                      ~Common Core State Standards Initiative's Mission Statement

Click this link to view a Georgia Department of Education PowerPoint that presents the CCSS in Georgia and the plans for implementation.

 
FDRESA Collaborative High School Mathematics Powerpoint PDF Print E-mail
High School Mathematics for Curriculum Collab March 2010 CLICK HERE!
 
FDRESA Collaborative Wayne County Powerpoint PDF Print E-mail
FDRESA Collaborative Wayne Co Powerpoint Click Here
 
Endorsement Instructor Application PDF Print E-mail

Endorsement Program Instructor Application.

 Endorsement Instructor Application 09.doc

 
Mathematics II Training Powerpoint PDF Print E-mail

FDRESA was pleased to offer the DOE training for Mathematics II teachers.  Full day sessions were held on February 12, 19, 24 and 27.  Participants had an opportunity to examine the components of performance standards, to identify the parameters of Mathematics 1, 2 and 3 and to analyze and plan for task-based instruction.

The informational PowerPoint is below.  If you have any questions please contact Sandi Fowler by phone at (912) 842-5000 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 mathematics_ii_powerpoint.ppt