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Professional Learning Catalog 2014-2015
“Improving Performance Through Effective Professional Learning”
GRIFFIN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY Serving South Metro County School Systems since 1966
BUTTS - FAYETTE - HENRY - LAMAR – NEWTON - PIKE - SPALDING - UPSON Dr. Stephanie L. Gordy, Executive Director
Clorinda Roache, Professional Learning Coordinator
Registration available online at www.griffinresa.net
The mission of Griffin RESA is to provide educational leadership and support to its clients through a flexible delivery of diverse services. These services are based upon identified needs established priorities of the member
school systems as determined by the Board of Control and advisory councils. It is the philosophy of this agency to employ professional personnel who possess the
training, experience, and expertise necessary to provide creative leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating effective
educational programs.
440 Tilney Avenue Griffin, GA 30224 Phone: 770-229-3247 FAX: 770-228-7316
www.griffinresa.net
GRIFFIN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY
Serving South Metro County School Systems since 1966
BUTTS - FAYETTE - HENRY - LAMAR – NEWTON - PIKE - SPALDING - UPSON
Third Annual Technology Drive-In Conference: Using Technology to Reach Instructional Goals
In this drive-in conference, participants will gain knowledge and valuable “take backs” to utilize
technology to engage students, differentiate instruction, maximize learning, and increase operational
efficiency in the school setting. Over fifteen (15) breakout sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch all
included in one low price.
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2014
Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Griffin RESA
Cost: $35.00 includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Registration Deadline: September 18, 2014
Integrating UDL and AT to Close the Achievement Gap
This conference will provide tools to integrate Universal Design of Learning, Assistive Technology, and
current curriculum standards to promote the robust, accessible learning environment that is required to
meet the needs of all students.
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Griffin RESA
Cost: $35.00 includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch
Registration Deadline: February 17, 2015
STEM Drive-In Conference Join us as we celebrate Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in our first annual STEM
Conference. Participants will be able to attend the keynote and 4 breakout sessions of their choice.
Hear from those who are having success in their STEM programs around the state. You will not want
to miss the opportunity to find ways to make STEM work in your school and to network with those who
are in attendance.
Date: Monday, November 6, 2014
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Griffin RESA
Cost: $35.00 includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Registration Deadline: October 29, 2014
~ 8 ~
Teacher Choice Math Series
The Teacher Choice Series allows you to mix and match classes to earn PLU credits. Choose any 2 classes for 1 PLU, or 4 classes, for 2 PLUs. No partial PLU credit will be awarded.
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Implementing the
Mathematics CCGPS in 12th grade
Target Audience:
Grade 12
The CCGPS in 12th grade Pre-Calculus contain six conceptual categories: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Modeling, and Statistics and Probability. This one day workshop will provide an overview and give teachers time to collaborate on the expectations for the 12th grade curriculum.
July 23,2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Implementing the
Mathematics CCGPS in the 11th grade
Target Audience:
Grade 11
The CCGPS in 11th grade Advanced Algebra include six conceptual categories: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Modeling, and Statistics and Probability. This one day workshop will provide an overview and give teachers time to collaborate on the expectations for the 11th grade curriculum.
August 19, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in Kindergarten Mathematics:
Counting & Cardinality, Geometry and Measurement &
Data
Target Audience: Grade K
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the domains of counting and cardinality, geometry, and measurement and data through eight mathematical practices
August 28, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in First Grade
Mathematics: Counting &
Cardinality, Geometry and Measurement &
Data
Target Audience: Grade 1
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the domains of counting and cardinality, geometry, and measurement
and data through eight mathematical practices
September 4, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 9 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Focus on Teacher and Student Success in
Second Grade Mathematics:
Number & Operations in Base Ten,
Operations & Algebraic Thinking for
Addition & Subtraction and
Measurement & Data
Target Audience: Grade 2
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the domains of number and operations in base ten, operations and algebraic thinking for addition and subtraction, and measurement and data through the eight mathematical practices.
September 10, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and Student Success in
Third Grade Mathematics: Number and
Operations in Base Ten, Operations &
Algebraic Thinking and Measurement & Data
Target Audience:
Grade 3
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the domains of number and operations in base ten, operations and algebraic thinking , and measurement and data through the eight mathematical practices.
September 16, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and Student Success in
Fourth Grade Mathematics: Number and
Operations in Base Ten, Operations and
Algebraic Thinking and Fractions
Target Audience:
Grade 4
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the domains of numbers and operations in base ten, operations and algebraic and fractions through the eight mathematical practices.
October 1, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 10 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in Fifth Grade
Mathematics: Fractions
Target Audience:
Grade 5
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the fraction domains through the eight mathematical practices.
October 16, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in Kindergarten Mathematics: Operations &
Algebraic Thinking
Target Audience: Grades K
Making sense of mathematics hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the operations and algebraic thinking domain through the eight mathematical practices.
November 6, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in First Grade
Mathematics: Operations &
Algebraic Thinking and Number & Operations
in Base Ten
Target Audience: Grade 1
Making sense of mathematics hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the operations and algebraic thinking domain through the eight mathematical practices.
November 12, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in Fourth Grade Mathematics:
Fractions, Geometry and Measurement &
Data
Target Audience: Grade 4
Making sense of mathematics hinges on three
aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding,
procedural skill and fluency, and application. This
workshop will focus on incorporating number
talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and
technology with other teacher resources to provide
learning experiences that help students make sense
of mathematics in the fractions, geometry, and
measurement and data domains through the eight
mathematical practices.
December 3, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 11 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Focus on Teacher and Student Success in
Third Grade Mathematics: Fractions and
Measurement & Data
Target Audience: Grade 3
Making sense of mathematics hinges on three
aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding,
procedural skill and fluency, and application. This
workshop will focus on incorporating number
talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and
technology with other teacher resources to provide
learning experiences that help students make sense
of mathematics in the operations and algebraic
thinking domain through the eight mathematical
practices.
December 10, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in Second Grade
Mathematics: More Number & Operations
in Base Ten, more Measurement & Data
and Geometry
Target Audience: Grade 2
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in further study of number and operations in base, and measurement and data through the eight mathematical practices.
January 13, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Maneuvering the
CCGPS with Manipulatives:
Algeblocks
Target Audience: Grades 6-10
Participants will explore the use of Algeblocks to conceptually guide their students through operations with integers and polynomials, solving linear equations, visualizing the distributive property, and factoring trinomials. Participants will practice highly-engaging, research-based strategies to increase student success in mathematics.
January 13, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Focus on Teacher and
Student Success in Fifth Grade
Mathematics: Geometry and
Measurement & Data
Target Audience: Grade 5
Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application. This workshop will focus on incorporating number talks, number sense strategies, tasks, FALs, and technology with other teacher resources to provide learning experiences that help students make sense of mathematics in the geometry and measurement and data domains through the eight mathematical practices.
January 27, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 12 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Singapore Box
Diagramming: The Problem Solving
Strategy That Makes Sense to Kids
Target Audience:
Grades K-5
Singapore Box Diagramming also known as the model method is an extremely powerful, research-based pictorial problem solving strategy which helps students construct meaning of complex problems. Participants in this workshop will experience building and drawing part-whole and comparison models of all four basic operations, fractions, ratios, percents, and basic algebra, and link the drawings to abstract mathematical procedures and algorithms.
February 4, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Differentiated Instruction in Math
Target Audience:
Grades K-12
Differentiated instruction offers the strategies and procedures needed to meet the challenging curriculum of the Common Core. Utilizing research-based practices, participants of this course will examine various strategies for differentiated instruction. Participants will be given collaborative time to create a differentiated lesson to implement with their students and share with the other members of the workshop.
March 3, 2015,
March 4,2015, and March 31, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
*Must attend all 3 sessions for credit.
2
$50
Fractions with Manipulatives
Target Audience:
Grades 3-5
Using manipulatives to teach fractions helps students build conceptual understanding. In this class participants will explore the use of manipulatives to teach the fractions domain for upper elementary mathematical standards.
March 4, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Singapore Box
Diagramming: The Problem Solving
Strategy That Makes Sense to Kids
Target Audience:
Grades K-5
Singapore Box Diagramming also known as the model method is an extremely powerful, research-based pictorial problem solving strategy which helps students construct meaning of complex problems. Participants in this workshop will experience building and drawing part-whole and comparison models of all four basic operations, fractions, ratios, percents, and basic algebra, and link the drawings to abstract mathematical procedures and algorithms.
June 3, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 13 ~
Teacher Choice Language Arts Series
The Teacher Choice Series allows you to mix and match classes to earn PLU credits. Choose any 2 classes for 1 PLU, or 4 classes, for 2 PLUs. No partial PLU credit will be awarded.
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Making Lexiles Work for
You
Target Audience: Grades 2-12
CCGPS Reading Standard 10 has created a flurry of interest in the use of Lexiles. This workshop will explore practices that impact the teacher, the student, and the school. Participants will explore the following concepts: How Lexiles are a component of text complexity, how the Lexile indicator impacts the schools' CCRPI, and how high-impact instructional strategies can increase reading achievement.
August 28, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Digging Deeper into the
Reading Standards
Target Audience: Grades K - 2
This workshop will focus on implementation of the Reading Literary and the Reading Informational standards. Participants will explore research-based reading instruction that supports the grade-specific skills necessary for emergent/early reading development.
October 1, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Digging Deeper into Reading Standards
Target Audience:
Grades 3 - 5
This workshop will focus on research-based practices and instructional strategies that support the current standards in the reading strand. Participants will have time to share ideas for implementing the ELA units of study.
October 2, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Digging Deeper into the
Reading Standards
Target Audience: Grades 6 - 12
This workshop will focus on the intent of the standards and strategies that support the current standards. Participants will explore the use of research-based reading strategies appropriate for the adolescent literacy learner. Conversations will focus on ways that authentic reading can be integrated into your existing ELA units of study.
October 30, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 14 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Formative Assessment for
English/Language Arts
Target Audience: Grades K-5
Using the tools of formative assessment is one way to ramp up student achievement in the standards-based classroom. Participants will have opportunities to see how formative strategies can be embedded into existing reading and writing units of study. The connections between formative assessment and data and differentiation will be explored.
December 11, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Formative Assessment
for English/Language Arts
Target Audience: Grades 6-12
Using the tools of formative assessment is one way to ramp up student achievement in the standards-based classroom. Participants will have opportunities to see how formative strategies can be embedded into existing reading and writing units of study. The connections between formative assessment and data and differentiation will be explored.
January 9, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Using Informational Text
Structures for Reading and Writing
Target Audience:
Grades K - 5
The increased emphasis on informational texts in the English/language arts classroom is a major College and Career Readiness shift. Informational texts require students to employ a different set of literacy skills. This workshop will examine the common text structures, as well as activities that focus on the reading/writing connections
February 26, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Using Informational Text
Structures for Reading and Writing
Target Audience:
Grades 6 - 12
The increased emphasis on informational texts is a major instructional shift for English teachers. Informational texts demand a different set of literacy skills from the adolescent reader. This workshop will sample the most common text patterns used by informational writers. Teachers will have time to collaboratively plan informational reading/writing tasks for your existing units.
March 5, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 15 ~
Teacher Choice Science Series The Teacher Choice Series allows you to mix and match classes to earn PLU credits.
Choose any 2 classes for 1 PLU, or 4 classes, for 2 PLUs. No partial PLU credit will be awarded.
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Formative Assessments
in Science
Target Audience: Grades K-12
As we strive to meet the needs of all learners, formative assessment is one tool we have to inform our instructional decisions. Join us as we explore various types of formative assessments that can be used in the science classroom.
September 4, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Differentiated
Instruction in Science
Target Audience: Grades K-12
Participants will learn ways to incorporate differentiated instruction into their science classroom and lab. Methods for differentiation will be modeled, as well as time set aside for developing differentiated lessons and tasks that participants will implement in their own classrooms.
September 23, 2014, September 24, 2014,
and October 30, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
*Must attend all 3 sessions for credit.
3
$75
Using Literacy in
Science
Target Audience: Grades 6-12
Find ways to implement literacy strategies into your science classroom. Participants will engage in instructional strategies to promote reading and writing through science in the classroom. This workshop is aligned to content standards, characteristics of science, and literacy in science standards.
October 2, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Using Even More
Formative Assessments in Science
Target Audience:
Grades K-12
Formative Assessment plays a key role for teachers as they plan instruction and differentiate to meet the needs of all learners. This class will examine various types of formative assessments with regard to science instruction.
March 5, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Formative Assessments
in Science
Target Audience: Grades K-12
As we strive to meet the needs of all learners, formative assessment is one tool we have to inform our instructional decisions. Join us as we explore various types of formative assessments that can be used in the science classroom.
June 4, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 16 ~
Additional Teacher Choice Series The Teacher Choice Series allows you to mix and match classes to earn PLU credits.
Choose any 2 classes for 1 PLU, or 4 classes, for 2 PLUs. No partial PLU credit will be awarded.
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Co Teaching Day 1: How to Make the
Marriage Work
Target Audience: General and Special
Education Team Members
Co-teaching is commonly used to meet the ever-increasing demands of diverse classrooms. How can it be used most effectively? IDEA states that all students with disabilities must receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Day 1 of this Teacher Choice Series class will focus on the Least Restrictive Environment--the General Education Classroom--and how Co-Teaching partners can effectively support their students and one other within this environment. Participants will compare six co-teaching delivery models and how to strategically choose when to implement each one, considerations when planning, and how to purposefully debrief afterwards to get the most optimum results for students.
July 24, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
OR
January 14, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Assessment and Data:
Driving Your Differentiation
Target Audience:
Grades K-12
In this Differentiation Series class, teachers will practice using diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform instructional decisions for their students. Target audience: K-12 teachers seeking to effectively differentiate their classrooms to meet diverse student needs.
July 25, 2014
9:00am-3:30pm
OR
December 4, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Differentiation By Definition: Setting
Teachers and Students Up for Success
Target Audience:
Grades K-12
This one day overview will assist in the development of a research-based definition of differentiation, as aligned with Georgia Teacher Keys. Participants will have opportunities to experience and plan some simple strategies in the core content areas of English/Language Arts, Science and Math.
September 9, 2014
OR March 19, 2015
8:30am-3:30 pm
.5
$35
Co Teaching Day 2:
After the Honeymoon is Over
Target Audience:
General and Special Education Team Members
Day Two will focus on effective co-planning, distinguishing between differentiated and specialized instructional strategies, incorporating instructional and assistive technologies, and strategically choosing delivery models to maximize student access to the curriculum.
September 10,
2014 8:30am-3:30pm
OR
February 11, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 17 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Effectively Using Flipped
Learning In the Elementary Classroom
Target Audience:
Grades K-5
With the advancement of media and production tools, our instructional practices no longer must rely on lecture and print resources alone. Flipping our lessons allows for a better use of face to face classroom time, while redirecting the instruction to media form that can be accessed anywhere, and for as many times as necessary. Differentiating our instruction and meeting the varied needs of our learners has never been easier! Learn about the foundation of flipped instruction, how it applies within a blended learning model, and what tools exist to facilitate this model with ease. Come prepared to collaborate, create, and take part in a day of simulated instructional practice that will easily be transferable to your classroom in the fall.
September 16, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Differentiation
Instruction: What’s Fair? What’s Equal?
Target Audience:
Grades K-12
In this DI class, teachers will examine classroom and grading practices that support differentiation in the K-12 classroom, as well as practice several immediate feedback strategies. Teaching, learning, and grading practices that align with the Standards will be presented, and participants will relate these to their own curriculum standards in work sessions by grade bands.
September 20, 2014
9:00am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Effectively Using Flipped
Learning In the High School Classroom
Target Audience:
Grades -12
With the advancement of media and production tools, our instructional practices no longer must rely on lecture and print resources alone. Flipping our lessons allows for a better use of face to face classroom time, while redirecting the instruction to media form that can be accessed anywhere, and for as many times as necessary. Differentiating our instruction and meeting the varied needs of our learners has never been easier! Learn about the foundation of flipped instruction, how it applies within a blended learning model, and what tools exist to facilitate this model with ease. Come prepared to collaborate, create, and take part in a day of simulated instructional practice that will easily be transferable to your classroom in the fall.
September 23, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 18 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Flexible Grouping/Use
of Stations
Target Audience: Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
Differentiation of the content, process and product means that all students may not be working on the same task at the same time. How do you organize the environment to facilitate a true differentiated classroom? In this class, participants will practice the use of learning stations, flipped instruction, and several flexible grouping methods in order to differentiate instruction and increase student achievement for their diverse learners.
September 24,
2014 8:30am-3:30pm
OR
April 29, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Classroom Management
Target Audience:
Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
This course is designed to help school personnel organize and manage the learning environment to encourage appropriate student behavior. The course will provide strategies maximize classroom learning and instructional time. The participant will: Identify the characteristics of effective teachers, effectively develop and implement appropriate rules and procedures in diverse settings, and Demonstrate an ability to implement appropriate preventative and discipline strategies, using positive behavior supports.
October 28, and
October 30, 2014 4:30pm-7:30pm
OR
March 17, and March 19, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Effectively Using Flipped Learning In the Middle
School Classroom
Target Audience: Grades 6-8
With the advancement of media and production tools, our instructional practices no longer must rely on lecture and print resources alone. Flipping our lessons allows for a better use of face to face classroom time, while redirecting the instruction to media form that can be accessed anywhere, and for as many times as necessary. Differentiating our instruction and meeting the varied needs of our learners has never been easier! Learn about the foundation of flipped instruction, how it applies within a blended learning model, and what tools exist to facilitate this model with ease. Come prepared to collaborate, create, and take part in a day of simulated instructional practice that will easily be transferable to your classroom in the fall.
September 30, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
~ 19 ~
Para-educator Choice Series The Para-educator Choice Series allows you to mix and match classes to earn PLU credits.
Choose any 2 classes for 1 PLU, or 4 classes, for 2 PLUs. No partial PLU credit will be awarded.
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Building Number Sense
Target Audience: Grades K-3
Para-educators
Number sense is critical for success in mathematics. This workshop will focus on how to teach young children flexible “10 thinking” by building, visualizing, and mentally explaining relationships among numbers without solely relying on rote computational procedures. Participants will learn how to conceptually develop subtizing skills, counting skills, part/part/whole relationships, and mental conceptual skills for addition/subtraction operations.
October 28, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
Understanding the
Standards for Mathematical Practice and State Frameworks
Target Audience:
Grades K-12 Para-educators
Paraprofessionals will explore the eight standards for Mathematical Practice and how they apply to the state frameworks and standards.
December 2, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
Using Science to Engage Students
Target Audience:
Grades K-12 Para-educators
The National Research Council has recently published “A Framework for K-12 Science Education”, which serves as a foundation for the creation for the Next Generation Science Standards. As the science community looks toward the future, there is a need for students to know not only content knowledge but also be able to use an inquiry-based approach in addition to communicating findings in real-world situations. This workshop will focus on the key practices of science and engineering.
December 16, 2014 8:30am3:30pm
.5
$25
Using Picture Books to
Teach Science
Target Audience: Grades K-12
Para-educators
Learn to use picture books to build interest in science and complete standards-based lessons using content, Characteristics of science, and literacy in
science.
January 15, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
~ 20 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Using Games to Teach Mathematics
Target Audience:
Grades K-12Para-educators
Learn to use games in math class to build
conceptual understanding and to practice skills in
number and operations, geometry, and algebra.
May 5, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
Using Picture Books to
Teach Science
Target Audience: Grades K-12
Para-educators
Learn to use picture books to build interest in science and complete standards-based lessons using content, characteristics of science, and literacy in science
May 5, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
Ramp Up Your Read-
Aloud
Target Audience: Grades K-12
Para-educators
This action of adults reading aloud to students is a powerful way to increase student achievement. This hands-on workshop includes activities about comprehension, vocabulary, and types of literature.
May 7, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
Foundations of Special
Education
Target Audience: Grades K-12
Para-educators
In this session, paraeducators will learn about IDEA and its impact on students and educators in the classroom. Participants will develop a better understanding of accommodations and modifications, and discuss the various areas of eligibility and student characteristics, to include: IDEA and related topics, Specific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, Emotional Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Assistive Technology
October 1, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
OR
March 11, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
~ 21 ~
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Supportive Instruction
Target Audience:
Grades K-12 Para-educators
In this class para-educators will learn how they can work together with the classroom teacher to improve outcomes for students with special needs while meeting standards in a climate of accountability. Topics such as LRE and the Continuum of Services, Roles & Responsbilities, and the Six Delivery Models will be covered.
November 5, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
OR
April 15, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$25
~ 22 ~
Professional Learning for Language Arts
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Focus on Writing:
Tasks, Purpose, and Audience
Target Audience:
Grades K-5
Is this year a good time to ramp up your writing instruction? This workshop will provide an overview of the writing types associated with writing standards1, 2, and 3. Topics such as implementing mini-lessons, fostering independent writing, and looking at student work will be expected. Participants will collaboratively develop a writing lesson to be implemented in your classroom setting.
September 16, 2014, and
September 25, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
2
$75
Differentiated Instruction in Language Arts
Target Audience:
Grades K-12
Differentiation is not just about having different students participate in various activities. Differentiation strategies support learners who have various needs, skills, interests, and modes of learning. Participants will choose strategies and design a differentiated lesson for classroom implementation.
November 10, 2014,
November 11, 2014, and November 20, 2014
*Must attend all 3 sessions
for credit.
2
$75
Using Picture Books to Integrate Reading and Writing (CCGPS Literacy and Non-
Fiction)
Target Audience: Grades K-8
Research proves that the connections between reading and writing continue to be strong. Reading and writing are similar processes of composing understanding and meaning. Participants will experience strategies that examine how the structure of a quality picture book can impact student writing. Activities will be aligned with the literary and non-fiction categories of the CCGPS strand.
June 15, 2015, and
June 16, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
CCGPS Reading
Foundations: Getting Students Off to a
Great Start
Target Audience: Grades K-3
The Reading Foundations standards define early literacy development. This course will deepen your content knowledge of research-based reading instruction using the domains of phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension. Using simple assessments to aid instructional planning will be shared.
June 23, 2015,
June 24, 2015, and June 25, 2015
*Must attend all 3 sessions for credit.
2
$75
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Professional Learning for Math
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Maneuvering the
CCGPS with Manipulatives: Algebra Tiles
Target Audience:
Grades 6-10
Participants will explore the use of Algebra Tiles to conceptually guide their students through solving linear equations, visualizing the distributive property, factoring trinomials, and completing the square. Participants will practice highly-engaging, research-based strategies to increase student success in Common Core Mathematics.
November 11, 2014, and
November 12, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
STEM K-5: It’s Not
Just for Rocket Scientists
Target Audience:
Grades K-5 Math and Science Teachers
Join us as we look at ways to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in your current curriculum. In this class the role of the design process and writing will also be explored.
November 13, 2014, and
December 11, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
Increasing Student Achievement with
Instructional Strategies and Vertical
Teaming
Target Audience: Grades K-12
Math Teachers, Coaches
The purpose of this series is to allow participants to try instructional strategies and share experiences in a job-embedded atmosphere, with the support of coaches and administrators. Each session will target particular topics in order to share experiences and make the leap to a more rigorous classroom. The topics will be based on teachers’ needs and supported through online collaboration.
December 4, 2014, January 29, 2015,
February 25, 2015, and March 24, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
2
$100
STEM 6-12: It’s Not
Just for Rocket Scientists
Target Audience:
Grades 6-12 Math and Science Teachers
Join us as we look at ways to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in your current curriculum. In this class the role of the design process and writing will also be explored.
February 26, 2015, and
March 26, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
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Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Using Formative
Assessment Lessons in the Mathematics
Classroom
Target Audience: Grades K-5
This two day workshop introduces participants to concept development and problem-solving formative assessment lessons (FALs) created to help teachers exemplify the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics as well as content standards in down-to-earth performance terms. For more information, visit http://map.mathshell.org
March 11, 2015, and
March 12, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
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Professional Learning for Science
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
Increasing
Achievement and Building Capacity through Vertical
Teaming in Science
Target Audience: Grades K-12
This class will examine how vertical and horizontal teaming can increase student achievement and build capacity in science. Participants will participate in activities to support this work in their buildings and districts.
September 18, 2014, and
November 18, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
STEM K-5: It’s Not
Just for Rocket Scientists
Target Audience:
Grades K-5 Math and Science Teachers
Join us as we look at ways to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in your current curriculum. In this class the role of the design process and writing will also be explored.
November 13, 2014, and
December 11, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
STEM 6-12: It’s Not
Just for Rocket Scientists
Target Audience:
Grades 6-12 Math and Science Teachers
Join us as we look at ways to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in your current curriculum. In this class the role of the design process and writing will also be explored.
February 26, 2015, and
March 26, 2015
8:30am-3:30pm
1
$50
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In Partnership with GLRS Professional Learning Opportunities
for Professionals Working with Special Ed Students
Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
The LD Student in the
General Education Classroom
Target Audience:
Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for
all students.
In this class we will be identifying “output failure” vs. laziness, Assisting with organizational strategies, Providing alternate ways of addressing off task behavior, and Addressing avoidance behaviors & other classroom disruptions
September 17, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
OR
January 28, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Student Mental
Health Issues
Target Audience: Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for
all students.
There are nearly 5 million children in the United States that suffer from some type of serious mental health issues that significantly interferes with their daily life. The Mental Health session will work to shed light on the science behind many mental health disorders and how they are manifested in the classroom.
October 2, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
OR
October 30, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
0
$35
Legal Issues Related
to SWD’s and Discipline
Target Audience:
Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for
all students.
Ms. Julie Weatherly will speak on the Hot Button Legal Issues surrounding Discipline and Students with Disabilities. The following topics will be included: The FBA/BIP Process for students with IEP’s, Educating Students with Autism, The Rules of Discipline for SWD’s and Practical Applications, Serving SWD’s in the General Education Setting: LRE & Inclusion, Addressing Bullying and Disability Harassment, What to say and what not to say in today’s litigious environment
October 29, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm
0
$35
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Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
FBSs and BIPs:
Name that Function
Target Audience: Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for
all students.
All behavior serves a function. The key to effectively addressing inappropriate classroom behavior is correctly identifying that am-function. This Teacher Choice session will provide the necessary tools to conduct research based Functional Behavioral Assessments that will inform appropriate Behavior Intervention Plans: Learn to complete an FBA that will: Define the behavior in specific, objective, and measurable terms, Determine what aspects of the environment, or antecedents, elicit the behavior, Identify the function of the behavior for the student. (e.g. attention, being removed from difficult situation). Learn to develop a BIP that will: Change aspects of the environment or situation that trigger the behavior, Teach alternative behaviors to meet the same needs (attention, removal from situation), Provide alternative yet effective teacher responses that diffuse potentially negative behavior.
November 12, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
OR
March 25, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Effective Use of Manipulatives, Strategies and Number Talks
Target Audience:
Grades K-8
Part 1: Research suggests that using manipulatives to help teach math can positively affect student learning for all students at all levels and abilities. Georgia standards for mathematics focus on actively engaging students in developing mathematical understanding by using manipulatives. Participants will learn how to use CRA (concrete, representational, abstract) instructional model they can later incorporate in their classroom. Part 2: Teachers need effective mathematics instructional strategies to help all students in today’s inclusive classroom, especially struggling students and students with disabilities. This opportunity will provide strategies for both regular classroom and special education teachers to meet all challenges. Participants will also learn to incorporate number talks into their instruction.
November 14, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
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Title
Description
Date and Time
PLU
Tuition
9 Essential Skills of the Love and Logic
Classroom
Target Audience: Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for
all students.
The 9 Essential Skills of a Love and Logic Classroom creates environments that stimulate responsible behavior & high levels of academic achievement through preventing misbehavior and increasing instructional time on task. Some of the specific strategies presented will include, but are certainly not limited to: Neutralizing student arguing, Delivering consequences with empathy, Developing positive teacher/student relationships, Setting limits with enforceable statements, Using choices to prevent power struggles, Guiding students to own & solve their problems.
November 19, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
OR
March 4, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
Brain-Based and
Specialized Instructional
Strategies
Target Audience: Educators who would like assistance in creating and
promoting a positive learning environment for
all students.
"Knowing how the brain works best allows educators to create an environment that gives the student a higher probability of success in learning" (Prince, 2005) This installment of the Teacher Choice Series will provide teachers with the necessary tools to understand the brain and how it learns, to teach students according to their preferred learning style, and to create an atmosphere for learning that meets the varying needs of each individual student. Additionally, participants will learn about processing deficits and how to incorporate specialized instructional strategies in order to meet diverse learning needs of students with disabilities.
December 3, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
OR
April 1, 2015 8:30am-3:30pm
.5
$35
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Substitute Teacher Training Dates for 2014-2015
This three-hour training (9:00am to 12:00pm) will be held on the following
dates during the 2014-2015 School Year. Please only select one that is convenient for you:
July 29, 2014 November 11, 2014 August 5, 12 or 26, 2014 December 9, 2014 September 16, 2014 January 13, 2015 October 14, 2014 March 3, 2015
To register for any session, please contact Griffin RESA by phone at 770-229-3247 or via
Training Description: Highlights of this training will include:
Essentials for the Effective and Professional Substitute Teacher
Effective Classroom Management and Student Supervision
Teaching Methods, Skills and Suggestions
Code of Ethics for Educators
Legal Aspects of Substitute Teaching
Overview of the Developmental Needs and Characteristics of Students in Different
Grade Levels
Note: In order to serve as a substitute teacher, candidates will need to meet requirements that vary among local school systems. Audience: Individuals interested in pursuing employment as a Substitute Teacher in a school system in our Region. Cost: $25 (Cash or Money Order ONLY) includes Certificate of Completion
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Griffin RESA
Endorsement Opportunities
Griffin RESA is now accepting applications for endorsement cohorts. Each program
is designed to meet the requirements of the Georgia Professional Standards
Commission.
Cohorts for these endorsements are being formed on a continuing basis and we are
accepting applications.
For more information and applications, go to the “Endorsement link” on the Griffin RESA
website at www.griffinresa.net .
Coaching Endorsement – three courses including a clinical practice
K-5 Mathematics Endorsement – three courses and an authentic residency
K-5 Science Endorsement – three courses and an authentic residency
Blended-Online Gifted Endorsement – four courses, each with a face to face meeting at the beginning and end of each and the balance of instruction delivered via an online platform.