Professional Learning Catalog - Griffin RESA · Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application

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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

http://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

Dr. Stephanie L. Gordy, Executive Director



Table of Contents

Job Consortium 1

Georgia Evaluation Instrument Training 2 Leadership Development 3

Health Screenings 4

Local Board of Governance Training 5

South Metro Leadership Conference 6

One-Day Drive-In Conferences 7

Teacher Choice Math Series 8 Teacher Choice Language Arts Series 13

Teacher Choice Science Series 15

Additional Teacher Choice Series 16 Para-educator Choice Series 19

Language Arts 22

Math 23

Science 25

Special Education 26

Substitute Training Opportunities 28

Griffin RESA Endorsements 29

Frequently Asked Questions 30


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Job Alike Consortia Griffin RESA

Consortia Dates and Times Fee

Elementary Principals

TBD

No Charge

Middle School

Principals

TBD

No Charge

High School Principals

TBD

No Charge

HR Officer/

Administrator

TBD

No Charge

School Counselors

TBD

No Charge

Media Specialists

TBD

No Charge

Financial Officer

TBD

No Charge

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Georgia Evaluation Instrument Training

Training Date and Time Tuition

Georgia Media Specialist

Evaluation Instrument (GMSEI)

September 29, 2014

8:30am-4:30pm

$95

Georgia School Counselor Evaluation Instrument

(GSCEI)

September 30, 2014

8:30am-4:30pm

$95

Georgia School Psychologist Evaluation Instrument

(GSPEI)

October 1, 2014

8:30am-4:30pm

$95

Georgia Speech & Language

Pathologist Evaluation Instrument

(GSLPEI)

October 2, 2014

8:30am-4:30pm

$95

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Leadership Development Seminar Series 2014 – 2015 Seminars

(Each seminar includes 30 minutes for lunch and networking)

Listed below are the titles of the Leadership Development seminars for the 2014-2015 school year. These

seminars are open to any educational leader in Georgia. Descriptions for each seminar are on our website at

www.griffinresa.net. Registration deadline is approximately one week before the seminar. Registration may

close early if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. The $25 cost includes lunch. (For those seeking PLU

credit, 1 PLU credit for 5 seminars attended).

TBA

Seminars will be posted in August 2014.

Please view our website at www.griffinresa.net

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Hearing and Vision Screening Training

Date and Time Tuition

Friday, August 27, 2014 8:30am-3:30pm

No Charge*

Monday, September 8, 2014

8:30am-3:30pm

No Charge*

Thursday, September 18, 2014

8:30am-3:30pm

No Charge*

*No charge for our Regional School Systems (Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Upson).

440 Tilney Avenue Griffin, GA 30224 Phone: 770-229-3247 FAX: 770-228-7316 www.griffinresa.net




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Training sessions for the eight domains comprising the State’s Model Code of Ethics

will be provided in four modules. Please see the schedule outlined in the following tables. Fall Schedule

Modules

Dates

Offered

Domains

Encompassed

Credit

Awarded Rules of

Boardsmanship

September 11, 2014

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains I – VIII 3 hours

Cultivating Positive

Cummunity Relations

September 11, 2014

12:30pm-3:30pm

Domains II, III, and VIII 3 hours

The Art of

Cummunicating

October 1, 2014

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains I - VII 3 hours

School Personnel and

Staff Relations

October 1, 2014

12:30pm-3:30pm

Domains II, III, IV, VI and VIII 3 hours

Developing Sound

Media Relations

October 28, 2014

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains I - VIII 3 hours

Overview of Georgia’s

Model Code of Ethics

October 28, 2014

12:30pm-3:30pm

Overview of Domains I - VIII 3 hours

School System Finance

November 12, 2014

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII 3 hours

Common Topics and

Issues

November 12, 2014

12:30pm-3:30pm

Domains I-VIII 3 hours

Lunch will be served from 12:00 – 12:30.

Spring Schedule

Modules

Dates

Offered

Domains

Encompassed

Credit

Awarded Rules of

Boardsmanship

February 25, 2015

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains I – VIII 3 hours

Cultivating Positive

Cummunity Relations

February 25, 2015

12:30pm-3:30pm

Domains II, III, and VIII 3 hours

The Art of

Cummunicating

March 26, 2015

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains I - VII 3 hours

School Personnel and

Staff Relations

March 26, 2015

12:30pm-3:30pm

Domains II, III, IV, VI and VIII 3 hours

Developing Sound

Media Relations

April 28, 2015

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains I - VIII 3 hours

Overview of Georgia’s

Model Code of Ethics

April 28, 2015

12:30pm-3:30pm

Overview of Domains I - VIII 3 hours

School System Finance

May 13, 2015

9:00am-12:00pm

Domains II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII 3 hours

Common Topics and

Issues

May 13, 2015

12:30pm-3:30pm

Domains I-VIII 3 hours

Lunch will be served from 12:00 – 12:30.

440 Tilney Avenue Griffin, GA 30224 Phone: 770-229-3247 FAX: 770-228-7316 www.griffinresa.net


BUTTS - FAYETTE - HENRY - LAMAR – NEWTON - PIKE - SPALDING - UPSON Dr. Stephanie L. Gordy, Executive Director

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6th Annual

South Metro Summer Leadership Conference

June 8 and 9, 2015

Our Sixth Annual Conference will feature three general sessions, 24 breakout sessions,

and five meals for one low price.

Two Registration Options:

Option #1 – Day Registration: $195.00/$175.00 early bird price

Option #2 – Full Registration: $295.00/$275.00 early bird price (includes Monday night’s lodging)

*Early Bird Registration available until February 4, 2015

Register online at www.griffinresa.net


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Griffin RESA Drive-In

One-Day Conferences

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



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



Cost: $35.00 includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch

Registration Deadline: October 29, 2014

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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


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

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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


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


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


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

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Title

Description

Date and Time

PLU

Tuition


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


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


Student Success in First Grade

Mathematics: Operations &

Algebraic Thinking and Number & Operations

in Base Ten


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


Student Success in Fourth Grade Mathematics:

Fractions, Geometry and Measurement &

Data


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

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Title

Description

Date and Time

PLU

Tuition


Third Grade Mathematics: Fractions and

Measurement & Data


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


Student Success in Second Grade

Mathematics: More Number & Operations

in Base Ten, more Measurement & Data

and Geometry


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


Student Success in Fifth Grade

Mathematics: Geometry and

Measurement & Data


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

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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

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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


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

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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


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

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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


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


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


3

$75

Using Literacy in

Science


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


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

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Additional Teacher Choice Series The Teacher Choice Series allows you to mix and match classes to earn PLU credits.


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

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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


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



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.


Title

Description

Date and Time

PLU

Tuition

Building Number Sense


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:


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


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

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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


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


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


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

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Title

Description

Date and Time

PLU

Tuition

Supportive Instruction

Target Audience:


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

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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)


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


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


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.


December 11, 2014

8:30am-3:30pm

1

$50

Increasing Student Achievement with

Instructional Strategies and Vertical

Teaming


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


Target Audience:

Grades 6-12 Math and Science Teachers


February 26, 2015, and

March 26, 2015

8:30am-3:30pm

1

$50

~ 24 ~

Title

Description

Date and Time

PLU

Tuition

Using Formative

Assessment Lessons in the Mathematics

Classroom


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

~ 25 ~

Professional Learning for Science

Title

Description

Date and Time

PLU

Tuition

Increasing

Achievement and Building Capacity through Vertical

Teaming in Science


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


Target Audience:

Grades K-5 Math and Science Teachers



December 11, 2014

8:30am-3:30pm

1

$50

STEM 6-12: It’s Not


Target Audience:

Grades 6-12 Math and Science Teachers


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:


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



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:



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



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

~ 28 ~

Title

Description

Date and Time

PLU

Tuition

9 Essential Skills of the Love and Logic

Classroom



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



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

email at [email protected]

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.


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Professional Learning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Individuals employed by public or private schools in Georgia who wish to enroll in Griffin RESA Professional

Learning courses should seek approval from their school administrator before submitting an

application. Administrative approval is an integral part of the Griffin RESA online registration process and

confirms how payment for courses will be made. The process also ensures that the course selected supports the

school's improvement goals. Participants not currently employed by a public school system or a private school

may participate in Griffin RESA programs on a space-available basis, and they are exempt from seeking

approval at the school or system level.

What are the requirements to participate in Professional Learning at Griffin RESA?

Griffin RESA provides Professional Learning courses for employees of its member systems (Butts, Fayette,

Griffin Spalding, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike and Upson). Out of area employees may also apply for classes

on a space available basis; additional fees may apply.

How can I register for a Griffin RESA class?

Locate the class you wish to take by selecting Professional Learning, then Classes by Date from the drop menu

at http://www.griffinresa.net. (Note: The first time you register, you must complete a personal profile. See

question below.) Enter your email address and password in the spaces provided in the register field. You will be

added to the class roll and the approval process will begin.

How do I create a personal profile?

Locate the class you wish to take by selecting Professional Learning, then Create A Profile from the drop menu

at http://www.griffinresa.net. When you submit your registration information and it has been accepted, you will

be provided with a link to go to the class list so you can register.

Do I need to create a profile each time I register?

No. Once you create a profile it becomes a part of your data record in the system and can be used each time you

register or use our central purchasing services. Please do NOT create additional profiles.

How can I get help if I have problems?

You may first try the online registration orientation provided at http://www.griffinresa.net/regprocess.pps. You

may also contact Griffin RESA via phone (770-229-3247, Extension 217 or 208) and one of our staff will assist

you.



http://www.griffinresa.net/regprocess.pps

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Professional Learning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) cont’d

How does the approval process work and how am I notified when actions are taken on my application?

If you work for one of the school systems in the Griffin RESA, your application is first sent to your school

coordinator, then the district coordinator, and finally the RESA coordinator for approval. You are notified via

email of the approval status at each level.

Do I have to get approval from my school and district office if I pay for the course myself?

If you work for one of the school systems in the Griffin RESA, approval is required if PLU credit is to be

awarded (see introduction) or released work time is necessary. If Personal Pay is selected, no credit is to be

awarded, and no released time is required, school and/or district approval is not required.

Who will approve my application?

Your principal will generally approve your application at the school level. The system Professional

Development Coordinator will approve it at the district level. The RESA Professional Development

Coordinator will approve it at the RESA level. You may review your profile to see the approver name at each

level for your application. At the RESA main page select Professional Learning, then select Review Your

Profile. Provide your email and password as requested. Your profile will be displayed and the individual

approvers at each level will be identified.

Can my email address be used to register for someone else?

No. Each registrant must complete the individual profile. A registration using your email and password will be

matched by the system with your personal profile.

Must I use my school email and/or password?

No. You may use any valid email address, but we highly recommend using an email address you check

often. You may select any password you wish; it does not have to be the same as your school or home email

password.

What if I forget my password?

If you enter a valid email address with an incorrect password, your password will be emailed to you.

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Professional Learning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What if I change schools and/or systems?

Please edit your personal profile to reflect the changes. At the RESA main page select Professional Learning,

then select Review Your Profile. Provide your email address and password as requested. When your profile is

displayed, select edit your profile from the control panel. Make necessary changes and click on Submit Your

Registration Information at the bottom of the profile form. Do not create a new profile.

How do I pay for the class?

If you select Self Pay, you will be directed to a payment page. Payment must be made at the time of registration

if you select Self Pay.

Is it necessary to provide my social security number in my personal profile?

Yes. Your social security number is required for transcript purposes by the PSC. You have the option of

entering only the last four digits, as these are the numbers that populate the field on our official transcripts.

Can I register for someone else?

No, individuals should register for courses on their own, as the registration site is password sensitive and

contains confidential information.

What is your cancellation policy?

We accept cancellations up to seven days prior to the class date. After this deadline, no refunds can be

awarded, but registrants are welcome to send a replacement. We must have the name of the person replacing

you before the class begins. No-shows will be charged.

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Thanks for allowing Griffin RESA to serve you for all your

Professional Learning Needs.

Serving South Metro County School Systems since 1966 BUTTS – FAYETTE – HENRY – LAMAR – NEWTON – PIKE – SPALDING – UPSON


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



Documents

Professional Learning Catalog - Griffin RESA · Making sense of mathematic hinges on three aspects of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application