Spreading a little holiday cheer! 🎅❄️ We’re heading into the break feeling thankful for a wonderful year of collaboration and growth. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
Merry Christmas from the Pioneer RESA Staff! 🎁
Merry Christmas from the Pioneer RESA Staff! 🎁
Bravo, Katelyn Cain! 🎉 Sardis Enrichment School's Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026 is a shining example of a Pioneer RESA GaTAPP graduate. Her exceptional skill in planning and instruction, paired with her unwavering care for students, makes her an exceptional teacher. This is a truly distinguished accomplishment, and we couldn't be more proud!
#TeacherOfTheYear #TOTY #TeacherAppreciation #Sardis Enrichment School
#TeacherOfTheYear #TOTY #TeacherAppreciation #Sardis Enrichment School
Attention Educators: A vital professional development opportunity is fast approaching! Registration is now open for the highly sought-after ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Gifted Endorsements, with classes scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12th. Registration deadline is January 7th. You can find more information about the application process by clicking Endorsements under the Professional learning tab on the Pioneer RESA Homepage, www.pioneerresa.org.
This week, our Sixth through Eighth Grade teachers were empowered with knowledge and strategies to better integrate math manipulatives into their instruction of the Georgia DOE Learning Plans! Facilitated by Amy Casper, the three-day session focused on enhancing conceptual understanding and providing differentiated learning opportunities for students.
Best of all, each participant received a set of manipulatives to immediately put these new strategies into practice in their classrooms! We're excited for the enhanced learning experiences this will bring!
Best of all, each participant received a set of manipulatives to immediately put these new strategies into practice in their classrooms! We're excited for the enhanced learning experiences this will bring!
🎄 What a Holly Jolly Time! 🌟
We had a Merry & Bright evening creating some festive cheer at the Pioneer RESA Wreath Workshop! It was so much fun to gather, get creative, and bring a little holiday sparkle into the room.
A HUGE thank you goes out to the incredibly talented Sherenna Vandiver for guiding us! Your help, enthusiasm, and expertise truly made the night special and allowed all of us to create personalized holiday wreaths. We couldn't have done it without you!
We had a Merry & Bright evening creating some festive cheer at the Pioneer RESA Wreath Workshop! It was so much fun to gather, get creative, and bring a little holiday sparkle into the room.
A HUGE thank you goes out to the incredibly talented Sherenna Vandiver for guiding us! Your help, enthusiasm, and expertise truly made the night special and allowed all of us to create personalized holiday wreaths. We couldn't have done it without you!
Teachers, instructional coaches, and district representatives attended a session on the
ELA Text Domain for grades 6-12 on November 18, presented by Dr. Cara Lindsey from
the Georgia Department of Education. Participants explored the domain, focusing on
evidence-based instructional strategies. Teachers and instructional leaders gathered
support and resources in designing and planning for instruction in the Text Domain.
ELA Text Domain for grades 6-12 on November 18, presented by Dr. Cara Lindsey from
the Georgia Department of Education. Participants explored the domain, focusing on
evidence-based instructional strategies. Teachers and instructional leaders gathered
support and resources in designing and planning for instruction in the Text Domain.
What an inspiring morning we had on November 14th at The Venue at CeNita Vineyards for the annual Pioneers in Education Awards Ceremony! It was truly an honor to gather and celebrate the remarkable individuals who go above and beyond every day to support our students and staff. These are the unsung heroes whose dedication lays the foundation for success in our schools and community. Thank you to everyone who nominated, attended, and helped make this morning a fitting tribute to these exceptional individuals. Let's continue to champion this spirit of selfless service!
A huge congratulations once again to all of our incredible 2025 Pioneers in Education!
A huge congratulations once again to all of our incredible 2025 Pioneers in Education!
Darlene Doster and Cindy Sanford were at Gainesville Exploration Academy last week, leading the grade-level PLCs through their presentation: "Digging into the Language Domain." Thank you both for all the work you are doing!
#GainesvilleExplorationAcademy #ProfessionalDevelopment #LanguageDomain
#GainesvilleExplorationAcademy #ProfessionalDevelopment #LanguageDomain
On Friday, November 7, a group composed of middle and high school teachers, instructional coaches, and district representatives attended the “Examining Expectations for Student Writing: Deep Dive into the New 3-Trait GMAS Writing Rubric (Grade 8 and ELC II) ” session at Pioneer RESA. Dr. Renee Carey, 6-12 ELA/Literacy Specialist, facilitated the group in taking a close look at the rubric and exploring in-depth the writing expectations for middle and high school students. Participants engaged with the rubric structure through examination of student sample responses and analyzing scoring rationales to deepen their understanding. Participants left with an abundance of resources to support their own classroom instruction and to create assessment readiness for students.
District leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers came together at Pioneer RESA for an in-depth exploration of the new Georgia Milestones ELA writing expectations. Participants dug into the three-trait writing rubric, analyzed student samples, and discussed how to align classroom instruction with the latest state assessment standards.
It was a powerful session full of learning, collaboration, and reflection focused on strengthening writing instruction. Thank you to all who joined us in this important work to support student writing success!
It was a powerful session full of learning, collaboration, and reflection focused on strengthening writing instruction. Thank you to all who joined us in this important work to support student writing success!
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
