Professional learning
Workshops, endorsement cohorts, and training sessions, all year long. Registration is handled in CourseConnect.
32 upcoming sessions
6 sessions
GLRSCohort · Free
Connect, collaborate, and learn with transition professionals from across the First District. The Transition Alliance provides opportunities to share best practices, explore current transition initiatives, access valuable resources, and strengthen services that support successful postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities.
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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.
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FDRESASingle day · Free
Effective coaching is more than a conversation. It is an intentional process that moves practice forward. In this session, instructional coaches will get back to the core of coaching by exploring the essential components of an effective coaching cycle. Through targeted breakout sessions, participants will examine different approaches to coaching cycles, effective feedback, purposeful follow-up, and accountability. Coaches will leave with practical ideas and tools to strengthen their coaching practices and support meaningful, sustained growth. Designed for coaches of any grade band and content area. Come one, come all!
Register by Nov 10
GLRSCohort · Free
Join our Preschool Intervention Teacher Consortium to collaborate with other early childhood educators who are passionate about supporting young learners with diverse needs. This consortium provides a space to exchange ideas, share resources, and explore effective strategies for early intervention in the classroom. You'll stay up-to-date on the latest developments in preschool education and build a network of professionals dedicated to fostering growth and success in young children.
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GLRSMulti-day · Free
Join us for this exciting opportunity for School Psychologists from Districts 14 and 15 to learn, collaborate, and share resources with their job-alike colleagues throughout the 2026-27 school year. Sessions 1-3 will be held at the Bryan BOE, with a virtual option available upon request. Session 4 will be virtual for all, for us to wrap up and conduct a Needs Assessment.
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GLRSSingle day · Free
This is a First District RESA regional event, open to first come, first served. Check & Connect is an intervention used with K-12 students who show early warning signs of disengagement with school and who are at risk of dropping out. At the core of Check & Connect is a trusting relationship between the student and a caring, trained mentor who both advocates for and challenges the student to keep education salient. Students are referred to Check & Connect when they show warning signs of disengaging from school, such as poor attendance, behavioral issues, and/or low grades. Please be prepared for a working lunch (bring from home or order-in from several local restuarants). GLRS are trained trainers. Training is FREE. GLRS provides ongoing support.
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8 sessions
GLRSMulti-day · Free
Join fellow Adaptive Curriculum Special Educators across First District for a 4-part collaborative learning series! This year, we’re diving deep into Comprehensive Literacy for All with interactive, hands-on strategies you can actually take back and use in your classroom.
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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.
Register by Dec 1
GLRSCohort · Free
This LETRS cohort is for special educators and meets 4 times throughout the year.
Registration closed · +2 more dates
GLRSCohort · Free
Join fellow Teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students for a 90-minute virtual job-alike session where we can learn, reflect, and grow together. We will start with a brief professional learning topic to spark ideas and ground our conversation. From there, we will open the floor for honest peer discussion to talk through what is working, navigate current challenges, and share perspectives. As a new community, we will also exchange practical resources and refine these meetups as we go to best support our shared work.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Explore the foundations of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and practical strategies for implementing SDI within co-teaching classrooms. Participants will learn evidence-based instructional and behavior supports, discover technology tools to enhance individualized learning, and collaborate on planning strategies that improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Designed for: K–12 general and special education teachers, instructional coaches, co-teaching teams, and school and district administrators.
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GLRSCohort · Free
District 14 & 15 monthly Special Education Director collaborative.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Join fellow Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) for a 90-minute virtual job-alike session where we can learn, reflect, and grow together. We will start with a brief professional learning topic to spark ideas and ground our conversation. From there, we will open the floor for honest peer discussion to talk through what is working, navigate current challenges, and share perspectives. As a new community, we will also exchange practical resources and refine these meetups as we go to best support our shared work with VI students.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Professional learning, collaboration, and resource-sharing sessions related to Autism for educators across the First District.
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14 sessions
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.
Register by Jan 4
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 make a difference in education. Sponsored by FDRESA & OKRESA Whole Child Supports Divisions, this event will celebrate educators and will have opportunities for group pictures at our photo booth and special give aways. Join us for this free motivational event at the beautiful new Center for the Arts at the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, GA.
Register by Jan 4
GLRSCohort · Free
Join us for an opportunity for professional learning, collaboration, and resource sharing between behavior support personnel in the First District. Intended Audience: Behavior Specialists, Interventionists, BCBAs, RBTs, PBIS Leads, GNETs Personnel, Counselors, Administrators, and other educators who support behavior in their schools.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Join a dynamic consortium designed to equip educators with effective assistive technology tools for supporting students across diverse learning environments. Sessions will address supports for students with high-incidence disabilities, complex communication needs, and the integration of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies throughout.
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Alternative CertificationSingle day · Free
This orientation session is required for all January 2027 cohort candidates.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Join us for a year-long literacy cohort to empower special educators with the literacy skills their students deserve. This professional learning series addresses specially designed instruction, diagnostic assessment, structured literacy, and IEP alignment. Coaching is provided for all participants. This cohort is for educators working with students in grades K-2.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Join us for a year-long literacy cohort to empower special educators with the literacy skills their students deserve. This professional learning series addresses specially designed instruction, diagnostic assessment, structured literacy, and IEP alignment. Coaching is provided for all participants. This cohort is for educators working with students in grades 3-5.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Join us for a year-long literacy cohort to empower special educators with the literacy skills their students deserve. This professional learning series addresses specially designed instruction, diagnostic assessment, structured literacy, and IEP alignment. Coaching is provided for all participants. This cohort is for educators working with students in grades 6-8.
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GLRSCohort · Free
Join us for a year-long literacy cohort to empower special educators with the literacy skills their students deserve. This professional learning series addresses specially designed instruction, diagnostic assessment, structured literacy, and IEP alignment. Coaching is provided for all participants. This cohort is for educators working with students in grades 9-12.
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ELASingle day · Free
It’s time to REIGNITE the WRITE! Building on last year’s Ignite the Write, this interactive session moves from understanding effective writing instruction to seeing it in action. Participants will break into grade-band groups to experience and unpack an explicit, systematic approach to teaching writing—from teacher modeling and guided practice to supported application and increasing student independence. Rather than simply assigning writing, we’ll examine how teachers can intentionally model the thinking, decision-making, and processes successful writers use. Participants will experience practical strategies for sentence-level writing, planning, drafting, revising, and responding to feedback, with instruction calibrated to the developmental expectations of their grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). Teachers will leave with a clearer picture of what explicit writing instruction looks like, practical routines they can immediately implement, and strategies for gradually releasing the work so that students become increasingly confident and independent writers.
89 of 150 seats left
Alternative CertificationSingle day · Free
This orientation is required for all January 2027 cohort GaTAPP candidates. Note: This is a repeat session of Option #1 - Candidates are only required to attend one orientation session. The event is offered in two different locations to accommodate all candidates.
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GLRSCohort · Free
This consortium provides professional learning, collaboration, and resource-sharing opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists in the First District. The cohorts for Coastal and Southeast GLRS have merged to a single Consortium for 2026-2027.
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GLRSCohort · Free
The Statewide Transition Consortium supports school personnel who work in transition to prepare students with disabilities for successful postsecondary outcomes. It offers professional development, resource sharing, and strategic planning to promote access to postsecondary opportunities. Goals • Deepen understanding of transition planning under IDEA. • Strengthen partnerships with state and community agencies. • Provide tools to support student goals in education, employment, and independent living. • Identify funding and support resources for postsecondary success. Consortium events feature presentations from key partners such as the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Centers for Independent Living, and postsecondary institutions. Participants gain current information on services and legal requirements, build agency connections, and learn how to link students and families to essential postsecondary supports.
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GLRSSingle day · Free
Make-and-Take workshop for teachers of students on Georgia's Extended Content Standards (GAA 2.0) presented by Jessie Moreau in collaboration with GADOE. “Beyond the Basics” training for teachers of students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (SCD) who have previously attended a “Back to Basics” training This training is for teachers of students with significant cognitive disabilities, including autism, who have previously attended a “Back to Basics” training by Jessie Moreau; Instructional Coaches/Administrators may also attend. The focus of this daylong training includes instruction of students with autism & SCD based upon the book, “Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew” by Ellen Notbom; a deeper dive into cross-curricular standards-based instruction via: -Depth of Knowledge (DOK) charts -Adapted Thinking Maps -Adapted Frayer Models and use of a variety of Response Choice strategies. A significant portion of the afternoon’s session includes Make’n Take activities corresponding to topics covered throughout the day. A flash drive with adapted instructional materials and all materials covered during the training is provided to each participant.
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TechnologyMulti-day · Free
Join us for Pixels & Possibilities: Painting a Future with Ed Tech, a 2-day journey where technology meets imagination! Ignite your creativity and reimagine what’s possible with Pixels & Possibilities—a dynamic, professional learning experience designed for K–12 instructional tech specialists and educators. Grounded in the ISTE Standards for Educators, this immersive series blends innovation, artistry, and purposeful technology use to transform teaching and learning. Explore innovative tools, design student-centered lessons, and build your Creative Teaching Playbook! Session Info: October 20, 2026: Preparing the Canvas – Cultivating a Creative Mindset with EdTech February 4, 2027: Blending the Palette – Designing Engaging Learning Experiences
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GLRSCohort · Free
Participants will explore Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Special Education, best practices for writing compliant EIPs, and essential components of an effective IEP meeting. Target audience: Teachers who are new to special education (within their first 3 years), GaTAPP Special Education candidates
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FDRESAMulti-day · Free
School libraries are the rhythm section of a thriving school. This year, step into your role as both conductor and composer. "In Sync: Heart & Harmony" challenges you to move beyond inspiration and into intentional alignment where literacy, technology, and student voice blend seamlessly. These sessions help you fine-tune your craft through hands-on design and application. Together, We Will Explore How To: Harmonize literacy, digital fluency, and creativity with classroom learning. Strengthen collaborations with teachers and instructional leaders. Align library programs with district priorities and student needs. Design inclusive experiences that amplify every learner's voice. Orchestrate Success Grounded in state and national standards, this experience empowers you to build a library program that doesn't just support learning, it orchestrates it. When we work in sync, students don’t just learn...they thrive in harmony.
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1 session
Alternative CertificationMulti-day · Free
GaTAPP Summer Essentials - Part 1 - This is required for all GaTAPP candidates in January 2027 or June 2027 Cohorts. The cost of this course is included with the GaTAPP tuition cost. Thank you so much!
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