Course Catalog

This is an asynchronous book study using the book The Writing Revolution by Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler. Judith Hochman delivers a method called The Writing Revolution (TWR). TWR provides strategies and activities to support educators in simultaneously implementing effective writing instruction and content. Participants will explore how to support students through explicit instruction, as they learn to build sentences, develop paragraphs, and construct compositions within the writing process. Participants will read, explore, and discuss how to implement strategies that support writing achievement for all students.
$150 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee (student must also purchase a copy of the book: 
The Writing Revolution Book)

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $150 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee

This is an asynchronous book study using the book Bringing Words to Life by Isabel Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, and Linda Kucan. Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction, Second Edition, demystifies the complexities of teaching vocabulary. Authors and experts Isabel Beck, Margaret McKeown, and Linda Kucan explain how teachers can select words to teach, how to introduce new vocabulary, and how to design and implement instructional sequences that engage students in developing word knowledge and reading comprehension. Using educational scenarios, authors provide practical, research-based strategies to support vocabulary development for young children through high school. This book supports teaching vocabulary instruction that enhances students’ language comprehension and production.

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $150 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee

Introduction to Educating Exceptional Children and Youth. This is an online course that fulfills the state requirement for teachers in Georgia. 

This is an "at-your-own pace" online course.  You can begin the course at any time during the year. 

DO NOT SEND MONEY VIA PAYPAL UNLESS YOU RECEIVE AN INVOICE. 

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $350 in-area fee/$450 out-of-area fee

This online course will focus on the five areas of reading and how to implement reading and writing strategies across the curriculum.

This is an "at-your-own pace" online course.  You can begin the course at any time during the year.

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $350 in-area fee/$450 out-of-area fee

To ensure educators know, understand, and can apply Georgia's Code of Ethics for Educators to their daily practice, paraprofessional ethics modules were developed by Georgia's RESAs in collaboration with the GaPSC.
The enhanced learning gained by paraprofessionals who participate in the training will help protect them, their colleagues, their schools, their school districts, their community, and, most importantly, their students, by enhancing professionalism and school safety.

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $15.00

Led by: Dr. Toby Westmoreland
Location: Virtual
This course is designed to study the concepts, theories, and philosophy of middle level education. A primary focus will be understanding the unique nature and development of young adolescent students.

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $350 in-area fee/$450 out-of-area fee

The workshop consists of an innovative learning program designed to cultivate essential soft skills in a fun and engaging way. Using a purpose-built video game, the workshop challenges your team members to collaborate, problem-solve, and adapt under pressure.

Event Date 03-21-2024 9:00 am
Event End Date 03-21-2024 12:30 pm
Individual Price $200 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee

Don’t miss Dr. Mike Manzella Director MS/HS Curriculum from Cherokee Co Schools as he presents “Coaching Conversations: Trust, Listening, and Feedback”.  An interactive professional learning opportunity to deepen your knowledge about “coaching conversations”.  Breakfast will be served from 8:45-9:00 and the session will conclude at 12:00 with a grab and go lunch!

Event Date 03-25-2024 9:00 am
Event End Date 03-25-2024 12:00 pm
Individual Price There is no cost for this opportunity.

ATTENTION ALL Teachers, Teacher Leaders and/or Academic Coaches! Are you interested in learning more about building level leadership? Do you aspire to a leadership position? If so, please join us as we prepare to kick-off our fifth cohort of Aspiring Leaders.

Event Date 03-28-2024
Event End Date 03-28-2024
Individual Price Free

Led by: Leslie Hicks and Jana Cervone - Media Specialists' from Cherokee County School District

Learn how easy it is to create presentations, videos, infographics, and more! Working in a group? This is an amazing tool that you can easily share to collaborate with colleagues on any project.  Looking for a way to ramp up student presentations? Canva is a great tool to engage learners in presentation creation and easy to use! Get on board with the Canva Craze!

Event Date 04-24-2024 9:00 am
Event End Date 04-24-2024 2:00 pm
Individual Price Free