Format: Online VoiceThread | Audience: Teachers |
Area: All Subjects | Grade Span: K-12 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: GDOE (past) |
Presenter: June Lewis | Contact hours: |
Compare and Contrast is an instructional strategy that can be used at all grade levels and in all content areas. This is an electronic version of the training that was offered through Georgia's Critical Thinking Skills program first issued in the 1990s. The Compare and Contrast Strategy has the rationale for using the strategy, model lessons, sample lessons, processing activities, and variations for use in different content areas. It also includes a variety of visual organizers and took box activities to actively engage students to participate in class. Instructions are included for Kindling, Survey, Boggle, and Give One-Get one.
Event Date | 05-15-2020 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 8:00 am |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 8:00 am |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online Videos | Audience: Teachers |
Area: Math | Grade Span: 3-8 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: |
Presenter: | Contact hours: |
A touch-screen instructional math resource for every 3-8 classroom, teachers select tasks that are as engaging as they are rigorous. Organized by math concepts, Math in the Fast Lane is a research-based instructional framework that builds success in ALL students. Within the MFL framework, teachers utilize resources to build dynamic, 100% engagement lessons.
Event Date | 05-25-2020 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 8:00 am |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online Videos | Audience: Teachers |
Area: ELA, Science, Social Studies | Grade Span: K-5 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: Corwin Literacy |
Presenter: Corwin Literacy Staff | Contact hours: |
Text-Dependent Questions breaks down the process into four cognitive pathways that help teachers "organize the journey through a text" and frame an extended discussion around it. This study includes illustrative videos, recommended texts and questions, and examples from across content areas.
Event Date | 05-26-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online Videos | Audience: Teachers |
Area: ELA, Science, Social Studies | Grade Span: 6-12 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: Corwin Literacy |
Presenter: | Contact hours: |
Text-Dependent Questions breaks down the process into four cognitive pathways that help teachers "organize the journey through a text" and frame an extended discussion around it. This study includes illustrative videos, recommended texts and questions, and examples from across content areas.
Event Date | 05-27-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online CODE | Audience: Teachers |
Area: Content Literacy | Grade Span: 6-12 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: |
Presenter: Barbara R. Blackburn | Contact hours: |
What are our biggest challenges in the classroom today? Three of the major ones are student motivation, student engagement, and high expectations for learning. How can we make a difference in each of these areas to positively impact student learning?
Goals of Session:
There will be no out of HGRESA area registrations allowed.
Event Date | 06-02-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online Videos | Audience: School Leaders |
Area: Technology | Grade Span: Pre-K-12 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: |
Presenter: Brian Buffington | Contact hours: |
Brian Buffington, EdTech Guru and Educator Innovator has created a self-paced online course for district and school leaders. The hands-on modules will help attendees become more efficient, effective, and safe with their use of Google Apps and other technology. Modules include Drive, Chrome, Gmail, Forms, Security & Privacy, and Engagement & Creativity. Brian shares some of his favorite engagement and creative tools that are perfect for K-12 leaders.
There will be an out of the HGRESA area fee of $50.
Event Date | 06-04-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online Videos | Audience: All Educators |
Area: Technology | Grade Span: Pre-K-12 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: |
Presenter: Brian Buffington | Contact hours: |
EdTech Trainer and Presenter, Brian Buffington walks educators through the basics of Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets and Forms. This training is self-paced, using a mixture of video instruction and hands-on application. Brian gives examples and ideas that are specific to K-12 education.
There will be an out of the HGRESA area fee of $50.
Event Date | 06-04-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Potential Substitutes |
Area: Substitutes |
Grade Span: Pre-K-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: HGRESA |
Presenter: Janis Sparrow |
Contact hours: 4 |
This training is limited to person who will substitute in a Heart of Georgia RESA school system: Bleckley, Dodge, Dublin City, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, or Wilcox. If you wish to substitute somewhere else, you must register for 210.1, Substitute Teach Training out of the HGRESA Area and pay an additional fee.
The purpose of this training program is to help participants be more successful as substitute teachers; therefore, meeting the requirement of the Georgia Board of Education (Code: GBRJ). Participants will be exposed to the rudiments of professional ethics, classroom management, instructional techniques, and some basic curriculum content. Participants will receive suggestions regarding "do's and don'ts" when substituting and activities to use when the classroom teacher's lesson plans cannot be followed.
CODE CLASS (On Demand)
An online module has been developed and will be available at all times. However, there are accountability measures embedded, so please read the instructions carefully upon registering online. You will not be issued credit for the class until you have paid for the class. (Money orders only; No checks or credit cards)
Step 1: Register online via the HGRESA Professional Learning page.
Step 2: Mail money order to HGRESA, 717 Smith Street, Dublin, GA 31021 (Attention: Substitute Teacher Training)
Step 3: Access the links that you have been provided in the instructions.
Step 4: Start the video. listen intently, and take notes. This is an auditory process and you have the option to re-listen.
Step 5: Complete the assessment at the end.
Step 6: Complete the HGRESA Event Feedback Form.
Event Date | 07-03-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2030 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2030 |
Individual Price | $35 Money Order to HGRESA |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Potential Substitutes |
Area: Substitutes |
Grade Span: Pre-K-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: HGRESA |
Presenter: Janis Sparrow |
Contact hours: 4 |
The purpose of this training program is to help participants be more successful as substitute teachers; therefore, meeting the requirement of the Georgia Board of Education (Code: GBRJ). Participants will be exposed to the rudiments of professional ethics, classroom management, instructional techniques, and some basic curriculum content. Participants will receive suggestions regarding "do's and don'ts" when substituting and activities to use when the classroom teacher's lesson plans cannot be followed.
CODE CLASS (On Demand)
An online module has been developed and will be available at all times. However, there are accountability measures embedded, so please read the instructions carefully upon registering online. You will not be issued credit for the class until you have paid for the class. (Money orders only; No checks or credit cards)
Step 1: Register online via the HGRESA Professional Learning page.
Step 2: Mail money order to HGRESA, 717 Smith Street, Dublin, GA 31021 (Attention: Substitute Teacher Training Out of Area)
Step 3: Access the links that you have been provided in the instructions.
Step 4: Start the video. listen intently, and take notes. This is an auditory process and you have the option to re-listen.
Step 5: Complete the assessment at the end.
Step 6: Complete the HGRESA Event Feedback Form.
Event Date | 07-03-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2030 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2030 |
Individual Price | $75 Money Order to HGRESA |
Format: Online Video |
Audience: Teachers |
Area: Technology |
Grade Span: Prek-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: |
Presenter: Brian Buffington |
Contact hours: |
There are seven different modules, organized by pages on this website: What is Classroom?, Setup, Assignments, Grading/Feedback, Classroom Communication, Guardian Communication, and What's New?!
There will be an out of the HGRESA area fee of $50.
Event Date | 07-04-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online Videos |
Audience: Parents, Teachers, Administrators |
Area: Technology |
Grade Span: PreK-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: |
Presenter: Brain Buffington |
Contact hours: |
There are 7 different modules, organized by pages on this website: Phones, Communication, Gaming, Social Media, Parental Control Apps, Online Bullying, and Educational Tech.
There will be an out of the HGRESA area fee of $50.
Event Date | 07-04-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
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Format: CODE, Online Video |
Audience: Reading Teachers |
Area: Reading |
Grade Span: 1-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: Scholastic |
Presenter: June Lewis |
Contact hours: |
This book study requires the use of the text Disruptive Thinking:Why How We Read Matters by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst. Copies of the book are available in districts that have federally identified schools or by requesting from Heart of Georgia RESA. There are author videos for each chapter plus additional resources for downloading from Scholastic. This book emphasizes the need for students to think as they read so that they become responsive, responsible, compassionate readers.
Event Date | 07-07-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Retirees Needing PLUs for renewal |
Area: Classroom Management |
Grade Span: PreK-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: |
Presenter: Connie Howell |
Contact hours: 50 |
Pre-Steps:
Send an email to Professional Standards Commission (Georgia PSC) and ask about the requirements for recertification.
Send the response to
HGRESA Steps:
Step 1: Register online for the class:
Step 2: Send a check for $100 to HGRESA 717 Smith Street Dublin, GA and put a note indicating payment for the course. Out of area cost - $175.00.
Step 3: Book is not included in the cost. Purchase the book: Classroom Management by Dr. Harry Wong.
Step 4: Create a log with date, time, activity, number of hours and log in what you do. The total number of hours required for each book study is 50 hours.
Step 5: You will read the book, take notes on each chapter, and then use the notes to share with a preservice teacher, new teacher, or a teacher who is new to the career (1 to 5 years). You will log when you are reading, taking notes, and sharing. If you don't have 50 hours, then you will research about classroom management and include this on your log.
Step 6: When you finish the book, contact Mr. Charles Ellington (
Step 7: When you finish, email (
Step 8: Complete the HGRESA Feedback Form.
Step 9: Send teaching certificate number and mailing address to
It is your responsibility to apply to MyPSC and upload requested information. HGRESA can only issue you PLUs.
Event Date | 07-07-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | $100.00 |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Retirees Needing PLUs for renewal |
Area: Writing |
Grade Span: PreK-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: |
Presenter: Connie Howell |
Contact hours: 50 |
Pre-Steps:
Send an email to Professional Standards Commission (Georgia PSC) and ask about the requirements for recertification.
Send the response to
HGRESA Steps:
Step 1: Register online for the class:
Step 2: Send a check for $100 to HGRESA 717 Smith Street Dublin, GA and put a note indicating payment for the course. Out of area cost - $175.00.
Step 3: Book is not included in the cost. Purchase the book: Teaching Adolescent Writers by Kelly Gallagher.
Step 4: Create a log with date, time, activity, number of hours and log in what you do. The total number of hours required for each book study is 50 hours.
Step 5: You will read the book, take notes on each chapter, and then use the notes to share with a preservice teacher, new teacher, or a teacher who is new to the career (1 to 5 years). You will log when you are reading, taking notes, and sharing. If you don't have 50 hours, then you will research about writing and include this on your log.
Step 6: When you finish the book, contact Dr. Belita Gordon (
Step 7: When you finish, email (
Step 8: Complete the HGRESA Feedback Form.
Step 9: Send teaching certificate number and mailing address to
It is your responsibility to apply to MyPSC and upload requested information. HGRESA can only issue you PLUs.
Event Date | 07-07-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | $100.00 |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Teachers |
Area: All Content Areas |
Grade Span: 6-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: |
Presenter: Dr. Barbara Blackburn |
Contact hours: |
Remote learning has exploded, due in part, to COVID-19. Did you find yourself struggling to provide the quality of instruction that you use in the physical classroom? Let’s look at ways to take remote learning to a new level.
Goals of Session:
No one out of the Heart of Georgia RESA area is allowed to register for this course.
Event Date | 07-15-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online PowerPoint | Audience: Teachers |
Area: Reading | Grade Span: K-8 |
Location: Online | Sponsor: Heinemann |
Presenter: June Lewis | Contact hours: |
This in-depth book study of Jennifer Serravallo's A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences Grades K-8 utilizes all the resources on the Heinemann site. A copy of the text is necessary to access the videos and handouts. If you do not have a copy, you may request one from Heart of Georgia RESA by emailing
Event Date | 07-20-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online CODE |
Audience: Reading Teachers |
Area: Reading |
Grade Span: 4-8 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: |
Presenter: Joy Warren |
Contact hours: |
Teachers will listen to the video segment. They will request a copy of the book from HGRESA (
Event Date | 07-28-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: New Teachers |
Area: New Teacher |
Grade Span: All Grades |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: GDOE, PSC, HGRESA |
Presenter: GDOE, PSC, HGRESA |
Contact hours: 8 |
There will be an out of the HGRESA area fee of $50.
Event Date | 08-05-2020 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 8:00 am |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 8:00 am |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online |
Audience: Educators who complete the requirements listed at |
Area: E-Badges |
Grade Span: All Grades |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: HGRESA |
Presenter: HGRESA |
Contact hours: N/A |
Those who wish to earn an E-Badge must register indicating their desire to participate. They must complete the E-Badge requirements. It is important to follow directions explicitly. Questions can be directed to
Event Date | 08-06-2020 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 4:00 pm |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 4:00 pm |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: Online |
Audience: New teachers who have completed the New Teacher Induction Event. New teachers who complete the extra requirements listed at https://www.hgresa.org/e-badges can apply for the E-Badge. |
Area: E-Badges |
Grade Span: All Grades |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: HGRESA |
Presenter: HGRESA |
Contact hours: N/A |
Those who wish to earn an E-Badge must register indicating their desire to participate. They must complete the E-Badge requirements.It is important to follow directions explicitly. Questions can be directed to
Event Date | 08-06-2020 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 4:00 pm |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 4:00 pm |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Teachers, Leaders |
Area: Science, Special Education |
Grade Span: K-5 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: DOE |
Presenter: DOE |
Contact hours: .5 |
This recorded video and resources are to help your struggling students as they integrate science as part of their curriculum. A resource document has choice boards with low-to-no technology options for teaching integrated lessons (K-5) in a distance format. It also provides family connections to keep students practicing skills at home.
Event Date | 08-21-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: ESL and classroom teachers |
Area: Writing |
Grade Span: 1-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: WIDA |
Presenter: WIDA |
Contact hours: 10 |
Supports educators with using the WIDA Writing Rubric to work effectively with multilingual learners in their writing development.
Event Date | 09-01-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: ELS and classroom teachers |
Area: Science, Math, ESL, STEM |
Grade Span: 1-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: WIDA |
Presenter: WIDA |
Contact hours: 6 |
Supports educators as they interact with the resources introduced on the Doing and Talking Math and Science website, which was developed by WIDA researchers
Event Date | 09-01-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Classroom Teachers |
Area: Social Studies and ESL |
Grade Span: K-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: WIDA |
Presenter: WIDA |
Contact hours: 3-4 |
Focuses on the use of student and class assets to plan inquiry-based instruction, and explores how to consider the content and language needs of multilingual learners in social studies.
Event Date | 09-01-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |
Format: CODE |
Audience: Classroom Teachers |
Area: Math, ESL |
Grade Span: K-12 |
Location: Online |
Sponsor: WIDA |
Presenter: WIDA |
Contact hours: 4 |
Illustrates the benefits of designing mathematics instruction to provide multilingual students opportunities to use language to express their ideas and co-construct ideas with others.
Event Date | 09-01-2020 |
Event End Date | 06-30-2026 |
Cut off date | 06-30-2026 |
Individual Price | Free |