Pioneer RESA

School Safety and Anti-Gang Endorsement Training Happening Today! Pioneer RESA is excited to host in-person trainings on Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), Stop the Bleed, and Visual Weapons Screening as part of the School Safety and Anti-Gang Endorsement.
A HUGE thanks to Mountain Education Charter High School and Dave Shanks with GEMA for partnering with us to make these sessions possible.
Missed today’s training? We’ll be offering these courses again on September 24th! Don’t miss this opportunity to build critical skills that help keep our schools and communities safe.

2 months ago, Ginger Howe

Dr. Kaup is working with our White County Schools colleagues and Pioneer RESA district teams at our Statewide GaMTSS meeting today in Macon. We are proud of the work our districts are doing to support student and educator wellbeing!

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Just wrapped up two incredible days of Check and Connect training with North GLRS! A huge thank you to the amazing Sandy Walden and Lara Butler for being the best instructors. Check out our course catalog at pioneerresa.org for upcoming GLRS offerings and other professional learning opportunities. #PIONEERRESA Transforming Lives Through Learning.

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Happy Friday from the first SPED Director's Collaborative Community meeting of the year. North GLRS Director Sandy Walden and Alicia Mercer, GaDOE District Liaison, are sharing important information and updates to our SPED Directors.

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Dr. Jason Kaup is assisting with Teacher of the Year interviews today in Lumpkin County. What an honor and privilege to hear from some of our region's superb educators!

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Our brains are full—in the best way possible! A huge thank you to Corey Kirby for the legislative updates and to the fantastic team at Lennections for their presentation on ELA and Math Assesslets. A great day of learning at the District 1 GACIS meeting at Pioneer RESA.

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

The professional development session for Gainesville City SPED (special education) teachers on Friday, August 8th, was focused on the Wilson Reading Program. Lara Butler led the session from North GLRS (Georgia Learning Resources System).

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Transforming lives through learning is our vision. We’re dedicated to supporting our educational partners with exceptional service and innovative solutions.
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We are wishing everyone a great start to the new school year!!

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Get ready for an exciting new school year with a fantastic lineup of professional learning opportunities for mathematics educators from Pioneer RESA.

Whether you're new or a seasoned veteran, Pioneer RESA's professional learning opportunities are a fantastic resource for staying current and inspiring your students. To view the full catalog, including dates, times, and registration information, you can visit the official Pioneer RESA website. #PioneerRESA #ProfessionalLearning #Math #GeorgiaEducators

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Last Thursday, Fair Street International Academy's Kindergarten through Fifth Grade teachers got a fantastic professional development opportunity! Teresa Conowal and Cindy Sanford led a session on Sound Walls. It was a day of great collaboration and learning!

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

SWIS Training Underway at Rabun County Elementary with Pioneer RESA Project Management Director & School Climate Specialist, Jason Kaup. Tough to have a bad day with a view like this!

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Sound Wall Success!

Rabun County Primary and Elementary teachers hit a high note with their Sound Wall Training this Tuesday! Led by Pioneer RESA Literacy Team members Rachel Dixon, Teresa Conowal, and Cindy Sanford. The session was a resounding success, equipping educators with powerful new tools to boost early literacy skills. Get ready to hear about the positive impact in Rabun County classrooms!

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

It's good to see that the New FUTURES Gainesville Center is prioritizing planning and FBA/BIP training as they start the year. This indicates a strong commitment to providing effective support for students. #TheFUTURESProgram #GainesvilleCitySchools #DawsonCountySchools #HallCountySchools

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

🎉 Exciting News from Pioneer RESA! 🎉
Get ready for an incredible 2025-2026 school year as Pioneer RESA proudly introduces our expanded team of Let's Read Georgia Literacy Coaches!
What started as a dedicated team of one full-time and two part-time coaches has now blossomed into five full-time and three part-time literacy coaches! This incredible growth means even more robust support for literacy across our region.
In our unwavering commitment to strengthening literacy efforts, each of our member districts will now benefit from a dedicated literacy coach. These highly skilled and passionate professionals are ready and eager to work alongside your teams.
This expansion underscores our dedication to fostering a love for reading and ensuring every student has the foundational literacy skills they need to succeed. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with our districts and look forward to the significant impact these coaches will have on student achievement.
Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to connect with your district's new literacy coach! Let's read, Georgia! 📚💡

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

Happening Now: North GLRS Hosts & Presents at Future Ready Transition Career Fair! Look who's leading the way! Our very own Sandy Walden, Director of North GLRS, is not only presenting but also hosting today's incredible Future Ready Transition Career Fair right here in Cleveland, GA, at the Mountain Education Regional Support Center.

3 months ago, Ginger Howe

You know what that smell means... 🔥 Tim Cochran and Jason Kaup are on grill duty for The FUTURES Program Staff lunch! Getting everyone fueled up and ready to rock the new school year.

4 months ago, Ginger Howe

Summer GAEL 2025 ~ Our amazing Executive Director, Tim Cochran, and Laurie Allison, the Executive Director of Northeast Ga. RESA shared the latest news about the incredible work that the RESAs will be doing this year across our state. It is clear that the RESAs are continuing to lead with impact.
Grateful for the vision and leadership that’s moving us forward!

4 months ago, Ginger Howe

Kicking off the Pioneer RESA Leadership Conference at Brasstown Valley! Day 1 started strong with an opening from Tim Elmore and an inspiring message from Georgia Teacher of the Year, Holly Witcher, reminding leaders that #YouMatter.

5 months ago, Chris Fuller