Paraeducator Online Training consists of the following:

140 self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments

Courses that are organized into bite-sized unit and are perfect for training days

Posttests at the end of each course that are automatically graded

Training and assessments to highly qualify paras and meet Title I requirements

Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training

Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators and is endorsed by CASE

Research-based content written by experts in the field

Dual format courses: video-based and text-based versions available on many courses

Registering for this course entitles a parapro to take as many of these courses as she wishes within the next year.  

This is restricted to parapros serving in the Heart of Georgia RESA school systems.

This module on the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators is focused on paraprofessionals.  It has a video, a text lesson, a short quiz with scenarios for choosing the appropriate action, and a resource listing.

As a paraprofessional in Georgia public schools, it is important that you understand the ethical expectations of your position.

Standard 3 of the State of Georgia Code of Ethics addresses Alcohol and Drugs.

It specifically says “An educator shall refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or  unauthorized drugs during the course of professional practice.”

Unethical conduct includes being on school or school district property or at  a school or school district-related activity while 

• Under the influence of,  
• Possessing, 
• Using, 
• Or consuming 

Illegal or unauthorized drugs;

This module on the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators is focused on paraprofessionals.  It has a video, a text lesson, a short quiz with scenarios for choosing the appropriate action, and a resource listing.

As a paraprofessional in Georgia public schools, it is important that you understand the ethical expectations of your position.

Standard 7 of the State of Georgia Code of Ethics addresses Confidential Information.

It specifically says An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other information.

Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 

1. Sharing of confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status and/or income, and assessment/testing results unless disclosure is required or permitted by law; 

2. Sharing of confidential information restricted by state or federal law; 

3. Violation of confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items, etc.; and 

4. Violation of other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy.

Dr. McGhee presents the details of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and its impact upon those who work in an educational setting.  Since it is a federal law, there are severe implications for not following its guidelines.  Administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and secretaries need to know about F.E.R.P.A.

Teachers receive 36 micro-lessons in print, online, or both.   The content is specific to one of 5 areas:  professional responsibilities, learners and learning, learning environment, instructional effectiveness, and leadership.  Each lesson contains tips about key  topics like relationships, managing behavior, and teaching techniques.  Click here to view a sample lesson.

You will be provided a copy of the paperback book.  Be certain to complete the form in the registration confirmation email.

The third edition of Removing the Mask is a change agent for teachers and administrators of gifted and talented programs.

• Provides an overview of the resources children from poverty may or may not have, which impacts their behavior and performance in the classroom.
• Details a complete process for finding gifted students from poverty.
• Highlights strategies to retain students and foster success in gifted programs.
• Recommends effective behavioral interventions for gifted children.
• Shares program and curriculum models that address the cognitive, social, and emotional needs of gifted students from poverty.
• Targets K–12.

Removing the Mask: Identifying and Serving Gifted Students from Poverty On-Demand Workshop (Excerpt) 

There is a $50 out of the Heart of Georgia RESA area charge.

   The “Beyond Mandated Reporting” webinar that Children’s hosted is now posted for access in their video library.   This webinar’s intended audience is School Nurses, School Social Workers, School Counselors, and School Psychologists. 

MAKERSPACES: Creating Motivating, Engaging Work Spaces for Your Library, Grades K-12

Online Course

Decrease Attention-Getting and Tantrum Behaviors: Practical Solutions, Grades PK-2

Online Course

Gifted and Talented (GT) students often face challenging curriculum that requires significant effort, determination, and resilience. Your goal to help your GT students persevere and to meet the high expectations of your classroom can be supported through Growth Mindset strategies. This online course provides you with the resources, strategies, and methods to foster Growth Mindset in your GT students.

CONTENT AREAS:

• Gifted & Talented
• Social/Emotional Learning
• Lesson & Curriculum Planning
• Teaching Strategies

 This quick course will teach you a purpose and structure for introducing poster presentations into your gifted and talented science classroom. You will learn the requirements for students to construct their own experiments, analyze data, and then report their results in a gallery walk format. You will also receive a poster template and a planning guide for use in your classroom.

CONTENT AREAS:

• Science
• Gifted & Talented
• Teaching Strategies
• 21st Century Learning

Powerful, Practical Strategies for Working Successfully with "I Don't Care!" and Underperforming Students to Increase Their School Success, Grades 3-12

Online Course

Course Objective/Goals-

This online course features Ernie Chapin, an experienced teacher and national presenter. Ernie begins the course by providing background for why some students might not care about school or why they are underperforming. The course goes on to explore how students can become empowered to make better decisions for themselves, and how students can improve their self-belief. The focus then shifts to the student-teacher relationship, where Ernie provides strategies for building more effective connections with your students. The course concludes by providing strategies for establishing and enhancing classroom norms and goals. Supplementary print and digital resources are included.

You will learn how to:

• Identify underperforming students in your classroom
• Understand why students are underperforming
• Empower your students to make better decisions for themselves
• Improve your students' self-belief
• Build more effective relationships with your students
• Establish and enhance classroom norms and goals

Watch an excerpt from this course:

Please join the U.S. Department of Education on April 25 at 10:30am ET to get the latest information on the  2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As most of you are aware, the FAFSA form received a much-needed update this year. While the improvements will provide enhanced access to federal financial aid for students for years to come, we have had some challenges that have left many families with questions. We would like to ensure that parents and families have the opportunity to get all questions answered, and we hope to work with you to achieve this goal.

As a family-facing organization, we know that parents turn to you as a trusted partner.  During this  briefing our team will give you the tools you need to support families as they submit the FAFSA, and will be ready to take your questions.  We hope you can join us for this important discussion and look forward to seeing you April 25 at 10:30am ET. We encourage you to share this invitation with other family engagement organizations. Please register by Wednesday, April 24.

Dr. Kennedy will present a GPB training for HGRESA Media Specialists at a job-like meeting.

This will be a face-to-face meeting for Heart of Georgia RESA school nurses with Kim Conley and Jon Ramsey for updates and shared concerns.