We're excited to have kicked off our Advancing Leadership for Literacy and Systems Alignment series last week! This series brings together over 60 educational leaders from across our region to strengthen literacy outcomes and align systems of support for students. We're grateful for our partnership with the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy, helping make this important work possible.
In the past 30 years, our nation has declined dramatically in reading scores. NCES reports that 70% of workplace errors in technical fields stem from misreading or misunderstanding written instructions. NACE’s 2022 survey ranks oral and written communication as the top two competencies employers seek. Dr. Renee Carey, 6-12 ELA/Literacy Specialist with Pioneer RESA, spent the day at Hart County High School on November 3 presenting a session on effective vocabulary strategies for CTAE, Fine Arts, and PE teachers. The collaboration and growth mindset culture of the amazing staff at HCHS will benefit students greatly as they continue to focus on literacy needs.
What a BOOtastic Buffet we had today! 👻🎃
Thank you to everyone on the team who shared their most ghoulicious creations—the spread was truly terrifyingly good (and equally delicious)! We love our team and we love a good excuse for a party. Happy early Halloween! 🧡🖤
Thank you to everyone on the team who shared their most ghoulicious creations—the spread was truly terrifyingly good (and equally delicious)! We love our team and we love a good excuse for a party. Happy early Halloween! 🧡🖤
Pioneer RESA is excited to announce two crucial upcoming training opportunities for educators:
October 31st: Building Literacy Foundations: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Young Learners with Disabilities
November 20th: Bridging the Gap: Adolescent Literacy Strategies for Struggling Readers with Disabilities
These sessions are essential for anyone working to support students with reading challenges. Enroll now to secure your spot and gain practical, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately in your classroom!
#PioneerRESA #LiteracyTraining #SpecialEducation #ReadingInstruction #EvidenceBased
October 31st: Building Literacy Foundations: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Young Learners with Disabilities
November 20th: Bridging the Gap: Adolescent Literacy Strategies for Struggling Readers with Disabilities
These sessions are essential for anyone working to support students with reading challenges. Enroll now to secure your spot and gain practical, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately in your classroom!
#PioneerRESA #LiteracyTraining #SpecialEducation #ReadingInstruction #EvidenceBased
School Nutrition Bookkeepers truly are unsung heroes. This group of ladies from schools across the region met at Pioneer RESA yesterday to discuss their roles in the school and exchange valuable ideas and perspectives about how they operate on a day-to-day basis. A huge thank you to these hardworking bookkeepers for going above and beyond to be the powerhouse professionals that keep our schools running! #SchoolNutrition #SchoolBreakfast #SchoolLunch
Dr. Kaup visited the Cornelia and Gainesville FUTURES campuses on Friday for their PBIS walkthrough. Students at these campuses are encouraged to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. Dr. Kaup saw plenty of evidence of that at both campuses.
It was also FUN FRIDAY, where students were preparing for their Sundae Funday Ice Cream reward and Glow Party!
It was also FUN FRIDAY, where students were preparing for their Sundae Funday Ice Cream reward and Glow Party!
North GLRS hosted the Georgia Department of Education for an intensive, interactive training designed for Special Education and Finance Directors. This 2-day collaborative session provided essential guidance, tools, and updates to help Sped Directors and Finance Directors efficiently navigate IDEA fiscal, data, and financial requirements. Thank you, Sandy Walden and GaDOE presenters Joni Taylor, Carla Rose, Malissa Roberts, and Brittany Roberts for all you did to make this a success!
Dr. Marcia Williams spent time at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy, focusing on the powerful impact of math manipulatives aligned with learning plans, literacy connections, and vertical progressions. This focused effort ensures our students are building strong, connected math foundations for the future! 📐
Cindy Sanford wrapped up a fantastic September in Gainesville City Schools! She spent time with teachers, literacy coaches, and curriculum directors, helping them unlock the power of speech-to-print instruction through Sound Wall Training. What a great way to boost literacy! #GainesvilleCitySchools #SoundWallTraining #SpeechToPrint #ScienceOfReading #PioneerRESA #ProfessionalDevelopment
PIONEER RESA 2025 LEGISLATIVE FORUM & LUNCHEON
Pioneer RESA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Georgia State Representatives Victor Anderson and Chris Erwin for taking the time to meet with and engage in open discussion with the Superintendents of our region. The willingness to listen, collaborate, and support the needs of our schools makes a meaningful difference for the students, educators, and communities we serve.
Together, we are stronger for the future of education in Northeast Georgia!
#PioneerRESA #GeorgiaEducation
Pioneer RESA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Georgia State Representatives Victor Anderson and Chris Erwin for taking the time to meet with and engage in open discussion with the Superintendents of our region. The willingness to listen, collaborate, and support the needs of our schools makes a meaningful difference for the students, educators, and communities we serve.
Together, we are stronger for the future of education in Northeast Georgia!
#PioneerRESA #GeorgiaEducation
👏Congratulations to Lumpkin County School System for being recognized for their Certified Teacher induction Program! They are one of only six districts in the entire state to receive this honor—a true testament to their dedication to supporting and empowering educators.
Way to go, Lumpkin County!! 💜
Way to go, Lumpkin County!! 💜
Dr. Jason Kaup, Pioneer RESA School Climate Specialist, Coachin' up The FUTURES Program in Cornelia! Thank you, Dr. Kaup, for all you do for our schools!
#learningisfun #gnets #thefuturesprogram, #togetherwebuildfutures #pioneerresa
#learningisfun #gnets #thefuturesprogram, #togetherwebuildfutures #pioneerresa
Last week, Pioneer RESA was abuzz with learning as we hosted Amy Casper for a three-day training on Mastering Manipulatives with Learning Plans. Amy's sessions with our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade educators were a huge success, marked by powerful collaboration and a shared commitment to student engagement. After highlighting the 6th-grade training in a previous post, we are thrilled to now share photos from the 7th and 8th-grade sessions. A huge thank you to the amazing Dr. Marcia Williams for her tireless hard work and unwavering support for us here at Pioneer RESA. #matheducation #professionaldevelopment #GeorgiaEducation #GaDOE #PioneerRESA
Investing in our educators means investing in our students. We're excited about the Sound Wall training held at New Holland Leadership Academy on Wednesday, where teachers gained valuable tools and knowledge to boost literacy in their classrooms.
Yesterday at Pioneer RESA, an amazing group of sixth-grade teachers received a hands-on training session on using math manipulatives. 🍎 Each participant also received a set of manipulatives to take back and use for differentiated learning in their classrooms. We're excited to see the innovative ways they'll be implementing these tools in the classroom. #mathmanipulatives #pioneerresa # sixthgrademath #georgiadoe #matheducation
The new school year is off to a great start with a school-wide reading initiative called Ready, Set...READ! This month, Pioneer RESA Literacy Coaches have been visiting schools to help build strong reading practices through the power of read-alouds.
Literacy Coach Renee Carder visited first and second-grade classes at Towns County Elementary, while Cindy Sandford worked with second graders at New Holland Leadership Academy. The coaches are excited to continue working with students and teachers to foster a love for reading.
Literacy Coach Renee Carder visited first and second-grade classes at Towns County Elementary, while Cindy Sandford worked with second graders at New Holland Leadership Academy. The coaches are excited to continue working with students and teachers to foster a love for reading.
Happy Monday! North GLRS is starting another busy week, meeting the needs of educators across our region. The training, titled "Behavior Interventions that Work with Amie Dean," was designed to help educators create a structured plan for addressing student non-compliance. It tackled the critical question of what to do when a student doesn't comply with a request, not just the first time, but also the second and third times.
3rd-5th grade teachers got a hands-on training this week on using math manipulatives! The session, led by Dr. Marcia Williams, gave educators new strategies to help students grasp complex math concepts and to easily differentiate their lessons. Each teacher left with their own set of manipulatives to use in their classrooms.
#MathInAction #GeorgiaEducation #TeacherTraining #MathManipulatives #pioneerresa
#MathInAction #GeorgiaEducation #TeacherTraining #MathManipulatives #pioneerresa
That's a wrap on a busy week for North GLRS here at Pioneer RESA!
From Unlocking Reading Success: Implementing the REWARDS to a GaDOE Facilitated IEP training and our Special Ed Teacher Induction Program for new SPED teachers, it's been nonstop learning.
Shout-out to Sandy Walden and Lara Butler for their incredible support!
From Unlocking Reading Success: Implementing the REWARDS to a GaDOE Facilitated IEP training and our Special Ed Teacher Induction Program for new SPED teachers, it's been nonstop learning.
Shout-out to Sandy Walden and Lara Butler for their incredible support!
The Pioneer RESA Board of Control convened for its monthly meeting on September 17. We want to extend a huge thank you to Mountain Education for graciously providing their facility. We also appreciate the wonderful support from Brent Coleman, owner of Grace Ed Tech, for sponsoring a delicious breakfast for the board.
