It's full speed ahead for Pioneer RESA Literacy Coaches as they continue to support literacy growth! Sound wall training is in full swing! Our literacy coaches are on a mission to bring innovative literacy tools to schools across the region.
This week, coaches were hard at work with dedicated teachers and students:
Andina Oglesby and Rachel Dixon spent time at Banks County Primary School, where they trained second-grade teachers on using sound walls.
Cindy Sanford visited Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy to lead a sound wall training and read Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb to an enthusiastic kindergarten class.
This week, coaches were hard at work with dedicated teachers and students:
Andina Oglesby and Rachel Dixon spent time at Banks County Primary School, where they trained second-grade teachers on using sound walls.
Cindy Sanford visited Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy to lead a sound wall training and read Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb to an enthusiastic kindergarten class.
Today, the K-3 teachers at Centennial Arts Academy participated in the first session of a Sound Walls training led by Cindy Sanford!
They dove into the consonant chart and learned about the different mouth articulations for each sound. This training is a fantastic way to give students the tools they need to connect speech sounds to letters, which is key for reading and writing.
We can't wait to see how these teachers apply this new knowledge in their classrooms! #Literacy #ScienceOfReading #TeacherTraining #SoundWalls #GainesvilleCitySchools
They dove into the consonant chart and learned about the different mouth articulations for each sound. This training is a fantastic way to give students the tools they need to connect speech sounds to letters, which is key for reading and writing.
We can't wait to see how these teachers apply this new knowledge in their classrooms! #Literacy #ScienceOfReading #TeacherTraining #SoundWalls #GainesvilleCitySchools
Today was a great day for Payroll & Benefits! Laura Corley from White County facilitated our Job Alike session, where professionals from across the region connected, shared ideas, and gained new perspectives on their job responsibilities. At Pioneer RESA, our Job Alikes are designed to provide a welcoming environment for a free exchange of ideas and insights.
We offer Job Alikes for your school's Bookkeepers, Accounts Payable staff, School Nutrition Bookkeepers, and many more!
Ready to connect with your peers?
You can register for future Job Alike sessions and other professional learning opportunities by visiting pioneerresa.org and navigating to the Course Catalog. We look forward to seeing you here at Pioneer!
We offer Job Alikes for your school's Bookkeepers, Accounts Payable staff, School Nutrition Bookkeepers, and many more!
Ready to connect with your peers?
You can register for future Job Alike sessions and other professional learning opportunities by visiting pioneerresa.org and navigating to the Course Catalog. We look forward to seeing you here at Pioneer!
Second graders at Union Elementary had a special treat! They enjoyed a fantastic read-aloud session of The Perfect Plan by Leah Gilbert, read by the wonderful Renee Carder.
Dana Penland was at Blue Ridge Elementary, conducting a valuable sound wall training for the school's amazing paraprofessionals last week. As an extra treat, she also stopped by a classroom to read a special book aloud, Buffalo Fluffalo. A perfect way to combine professional learning with a little reading fun! 📖
Happening now at Pioneer RESA! Our dedicated special education directors are meeting for their monthly collaborative community meeting. This isn't just a meeting; it's a dynamic space where leaders connect, share innovative ideas, and tackle challenges as a unified group. #PioneerRESA #EducationLeaders #CommunityMeeting #StudentSuccess
Ready, Set, Read, read-alouds are making a big impact across the region! Last week, the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first-grade classes at North Hart Elementary had a blast listening to an incredible story read by Andina Oglesby.
We're so thankful for the hard work and dedication of our Literacy Coaches who make these engaging sessions possible!
We're so thankful for the hard work and dedication of our Literacy Coaches who make these engaging sessions possible!
Today North GLRS is hosting our regional meeting for speech and language therapists! We're excited to support best practices and program compliance, facilitated by Chanda Bourgeois.
This gathering is all about collaboration. We'll be discussing common issues, sharing ideas and resources, and staying up-to-date with the latest news from local, state, and federal sources. It's an excellent opportunity for professional development and ensuring we're all providing the best possible care.
This gathering is all about collaboration. We'll be discussing common issues, sharing ideas and resources, and staying up-to-date with the latest news from local, state, and federal sources. It's an excellent opportunity for professional development and ensuring we're all providing the best possible care.
Teachers from Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest, and Level Grove in Habersham County are fired up for Growing Readers! They strengthened their understanding of reading research, reader models, and Georgia's new ELA standards. These teachers will receive job-embedded coaching on-site in their classrooms. #ELAstandars #LiteracyMatters #GrowingReaders #PioneerRESA
Students at Rabun County Primary and Elementary Schools were treated to a special read-aloud experience on Thursday, thanks to Pioneer RESA Literacy Coach Rachel Dixon. Rachel spent the day engaging young minds, demonstrating effective reading strategies, and fostering a passion for literature.
Our Coaches will be hosting multiple read-aloud experiences throughout the state from September 1st through October 3rd. Join the Pioneer RESA Let's READ Georgia! Team for Ready, Set, READ!
Our Coaches will be hosting multiple read-aloud experiences throughout the state from September 1st through October 3rd. Join the Pioneer RESA Let's READ Georgia! Team for Ready, Set, READ!
Another successful day for educators across the region! 🍎 Today's focus was on Untangling the Knotty Areas of Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Graham Fletcher, specifically for grades 3 through 6. The topic of the day? Fractions!
A huge thank you to Graham Fletcher for a fantastic session and to all the teachers who attended! Your passion for education is making a real impact.
#MathInstruction # ProblemBasedLearning #ProfessionalLearning #PioneerRESA
A huge thank you to Graham Fletcher for a fantastic session and to all the teachers who attended! Your passion for education is making a real impact.
#MathInstruction # ProblemBasedLearning #ProfessionalLearning #PioneerRESA
Fair Street International Academy teachers are sharpening their skills to help our students become even better readers! 📚
Today, they participated in a hands-on training session focused on using sound walls and the Vowel Valley.
Using mirrors, they practiced the precise mouth positions for each vowel sound, a key part of effective literacy instruction.
We're incredibly proud of the dedicated teachers for their unwavering commitment to providing students with the best possible education.
#FairStreetAcademy #LiteracyMatters #ProfessionalDevelopment #GainesvilleCitySchools #pioneerresa
Today, they participated in a hands-on training session focused on using sound walls and the Vowel Valley.
Using mirrors, they practiced the precise mouth positions for each vowel sound, a key part of effective literacy instruction.
We're incredibly proud of the dedicated teachers for their unwavering commitment to providing students with the best possible education.
#FairStreetAcademy #LiteracyMatters #ProfessionalDevelopment #GainesvilleCitySchools #pioneerresa
On Wednesday, educators from across the region participated in an inspiring professional learning session with Graham Fletcher: The Power of Progressions – Untangling the Knotty Areas of Teaching & Learning Mathematics. 💡📚
They explored how to use problem-based lessons and high-impact strategies to deepen student understanding in addition, subtraction, and place value. We’re excited to see these ideas come to life in classrooms, empowering students and strengthening their mathematical thinking! 🔢✨
#MathEducation #ProfessionalLearning #PowerOfProgressions #TeachingMath
They explored how to use problem-based lessons and high-impact strategies to deepen student understanding in addition, subtraction, and place value. We’re excited to see these ideas come to life in classrooms, empowering students and strengthening their mathematical thinking! 🔢✨
#MathEducation #ProfessionalLearning #PowerOfProgressions #TeachingMath
Last Friday, teachers, literacy coaches, and curriculum directors gathered at Pioneer RESA for an incredible training session on Sound Walls: Building Better Readers.
This training provided a systematic and engaging approach to teaching the crucial connection between phonemes (sounds) and graphemes (written letters). We dove deep into how sounds are formed in the mouth and how this relates to written language, equipping educators with powerful new tools.
It was a fantastic day of learning, all with one goal in mind: to build confident, literate learners! We can't wait to see the impact this training has on students across our schools. #SoundWalls #LiteracyTraining #BuildingBetterReaders #PioneerRESA #Education #Literacy
This training provided a systematic and engaging approach to teaching the crucial connection between phonemes (sounds) and graphemes (written letters). We dove deep into how sounds are formed in the mouth and how this relates to written language, equipping educators with powerful new tools.
It was a fantastic day of learning, all with one goal in mind: to build confident, literate learners! We can't wait to see the impact this training has on students across our schools. #SoundWalls #LiteracyTraining #BuildingBetterReaders #PioneerRESA #Education #Literacy
Dr. Renee Carey, 6-12 ELA/Literacy Specialist, presented "VocabuReady" Strategies today to White County Middle and High School teachers. CTAE, Fine Arts, World Languages, and PE teachers learned strategies to support student literacy through effective vocabulary instruction. Teachers collaborated during the work session to prepare student-ready lessons in college and career readiness, utilizing the vocabulary strategies. #literacymatters #teacherlife #pioneerresa
Dr. Kaup is in Hart County today working with new PBIS team members in the PBIS 101 Booster. We are showing H.A.R.T. by being Helpful/Honorable, Accountable, Respectful, and Teachable. #PBIS #pioneerresa
This isn't your average professional development course. The Teacher/Provider Retention Program (TPRP) is designed to equip educators with the tools they need to thrive and stay in the profession. The program offers intensive professional learning and personalized coaching, but the real game-changer is the opportunity to practice new skills in a cutting-edge, mixed-reality simulation classroom. TPRP is a powerful investment in the future of education, and it's all happening right now at Pioneer RESA thanks to our very own Lara Butler!
Members of our Pioneer RESA Literacy team participated in Crucial Influence training, diving into strategies to lead meaningful change in literacy instruction. As coaches and specialists, this team is committed to building trust, fostering collaboration, and influencing literacy practices that truly move the needle for students.
This team’s commitment to helping educators and students thrive is unwavering, and the ripple effect of this collaboration is going to be powerful!
This team’s commitment to helping educators and students thrive is unwavering, and the ripple effect of this collaboration is going to be powerful!
Today was a day dedicated to literacy at Banks County Primary! Pioneer RESA Literacy Coaches Andina Oglesby and Cindy Sanford spent the day on-site, providing valuable Sound Wall Training to the staff. This training will help teachers implement effective strategies to build strong reading and writing skills for students.
Thrilled to announce an incredible collaboration at Pioneer RESA! 🤩 Today, 35 dedicated General Ed and Special Ed teachers are coming together to improve student outcomes. Hosted by North GLRS, these dynamic teams will explore the 3 C's of Co-Teaching: Co-Planning, Co-Instructing, and Co-Assessing. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to strengthen their partnerships and create a more inclusive and effective learning environment for all students.
