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First District RESA

Whole Child Supports

Supporting every child’s success

Training, resources, and coaching within the GaMTSS framework — addressing academics, wellbeing, and behavior so schools can build a climate that lasts.

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Coming up

Next sessions from the Whole Child team

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  • Fall Whole Child Coalition (opens CourseConnect in a new tab)

    Whole ChildSingle day · Free

    Be part of a day designed to strengthen how districts support the academic, behavioral, and wellbeing needs of every student. Hear from district and state leaders about data-driven attendance practices, GaMTSS updates, and strategies that connect wellbeing, behavior, and learning. Engage in meaningful reflection using your district’s own climate data and MTSS manual and collaborate with peers to plan next steps. Lunch provided Designed for All Educators including GaMTSS Leads, District PBIS and MTSS Coordinators, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches, SEL Coordinators, School Social Workers, Behavior Interventionists, Building Level Special Education Coordinators, School Climate or Wrap Around Specialists, Administrators, and School MTSS/RTI Participants are asked to bring laptops and district MTSS manuals to this event.

    9 AM – 3:30 PM

    First District RESA, MetterMetter

    53 of 100 seats left

  • Whole Child Supports Wellbeing Session (opens CourseConnect in a new tab)

    Whole ChildSingle day · Free

    Join us to explore mental health wellness and purposeful practices strategies to promote collective and self care and personal growth. Guest Speakers will lead participants in interactive sessions. Take-away real applications! Lunch will be provided. 9:30-11:30 AM: Well-being Session ; 11:30AM-3:30PM Crisis Response Training with SREB, Linda Tyree, Director for District and School Leaders, SROs, Counselors, and Safety Teams.

    9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

    Galen College of Nursing - Savannah, PoolerPooler

    Register by Dec 1

  • Culture and Climate Event with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo - Statesboro Location (opens CourseConnect in a new tab)

    Whole ChildSingle day · Free

    Kick-off the new semester with an inspiring and powerful message from Keynote speaker and author, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. All participants will be energized and empowered to lead and learn new strategies to make a positive difference in education. Sponsored by FDRESA Whole Child Supports Division, this event will celebrate educators and offer opportunities for group pictures at our photo booth and special give aways. Join us for a motivational morning at the Statesboro High School auditorium.

    9–10:30 AM

    Statesboro high auditorium, StatesboroStatesboro

    Register by Jan 4

All 4 upcoming Whole Child sessions

The whole child

Four areas, supported together

A child who is struggling in one area rarely stays contained to it. GaMTSS treats these as one system rather than four separate problems.

  • Emotional

    Well-being support

  • Academic

    Learning success

  • Social

    Relationship skills

  • Physical

    Health and wellness

What we offer

Our support services

Training, resources, and coaching aligned with the GaMTSS framework.

  • Academic Support

    Evidence-based interventions and strategies to support academic achievement within the GaMTSS framework.

  • Wellbeing Initiatives

    Comprehensive mental health and social-emotional learning programs that foster student wellbeing.

  • Behavior Support

    Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to create safe, positive learning environments.

  • Professional Development

    Training sessions for educators on implementing whole child approaches and GaMTSS best practices.

  • Resources & Tools

    Access to evidence-based resources, assessment tools, and implementation guides.

  • Coaching & Consultation

    Ongoing coaching and consultation to ensure successful implementation and sustainability.

Behind the work

Research-based frameworks

Implementing proven approaches to whole child development.

GaMTSS Framework
Georgia’s Multi-Tiered System of Support for comprehensive student success.
  • Academics
  • Wellbeing
  • Behavior
  • School Climate
Three-Tiered Support
Providing graduated levels of support based on individual student needs.
  • Tier 1: Universal
  • Tier 2: Targeted
  • Tier 3: Intensive
Positive School Climate
Building environments where all students and educators can thrive.
  • Safety
  • Relationships
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Environment

Elsewhere

Conferences and background reading

Partner with us for student success

Join us in creating supportive environments where every child can reach their full potential.
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