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Make Mathematics Count, GA is a special series to support parents with understanding the expectations of teaching and learning mathematics. Videos and support guides are offered for parents which focus on building foundational numeracy, problem solving and conceptual understanding of grade level/course specific content.  Parents will also learn about the mathematics content and strategies for helping learners develop a deep understanding of mathematical ideas.

In this video, parents will learn about the mathematics concepts and skills that their student will learn in 5th Grade. Parents will learn about the important role that the mathematical practices play as students deepen their understanding of place value of decimals and whole numbers, deepen their understanding of multiplication and division, develop efficient number strategies to solve problems involving fractions and decimals, explore relationships of geometric shapes, measure objects using standard units and further investigate data.

There is also a parent support guide.

Make Mathematics Count, GA is a special series to support parents with understanding the expectations of teaching and learning mathematics. Videos and support guides are offered for parents which focus on building foundational numeracy, problem solving and conceptual understanding of grade level/course specific content.  Parents will also learn about the mathematics content and strategies for helping learners develop a deep understanding of mathematical ideas.

In this video, parents will learn about the mathematics concepts and skills that their student will learn in 6th grade.

There is also a parent support guide.

Make Mathematics Count, GA is a special series to support parents with understanding the expectations of teaching and learning mathematics. Videos and support guides are offered for parents which focus on building foundational numeracy, problem solving and conceptual understanding of grade level/course specific content.  Parents will also learn about the mathematics content and strategies for helping learners develop a deep understanding of mathematical ideas.

In this video, parents will learn about the mathematics concepts and skills that their student will learn in 7th grade.

There is also a parent support guide.

Make Mathematics Count, GA is a special series to support parents with understanding the expectations of teaching and learning mathematics. Videos and support guides are offered for parents which focus on building foundational numeracy, problem solving and conceptual understanding of grade level/course specific content.  Parents will also learn about the mathematics content and strategies for helping learners develop a deep understanding of mathematical ideas.

In this video, parents will learn about the mathematics concepts and skills that their student will learn in 8th grade.

There is also a parent support guide.

Make Mathematics Count, GA is a special series to support parents with understanding the expectations of teaching and learning mathematics. Videos and support guides are offered for parents which focus on building foundational numeracy, problem solving and conceptual understanding of grade level/course specific content.  Parents will also learn about the mathematics content and strategies for helping learners develop a deep understanding of mathematical ideas.

In this video, parents will learn about the mathematics concepts and skills that their student will learn in high school. 

There is also a parent support guide.

   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. 

Aired:  January 4, 2023  This session will include meeting recording and the pdf slides and additional information.

“Structured Literacy & Dyslexia” is the fourth video in the GaDOE video series. This video explains what is meant by a structured literacy approach to reading instruction and what this means for students with dyslexia. First, the features of explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction are described, followed by an explanation of how these features can be applied within the delivery of effective reading instruction. Next, the content elements of a structured literacy approach are reviewed, which include decoding, spelling, writing, and comprehension. Finally, the features of instruction specifically for students with dyslexia are delineated.

PRESENTERS Dr. Sayeski is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education and co-director of the dyslexia certificate and endorsement programs at the University of Georgia (UGA). Dr. Sayeski received her doctorate in special education from the University of Virginia in 2000. Before joining the faculty at UGA, Dr. Sayeski held appointments at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt University. Her professional and research interests include identifying exemplary practices related to teacher development and determining effective instructional practices for students with learning disabilities, particularly in reading instruction and intervention. Dr. Jennifer Lindstrom joined the Teaching and Learning team at GaDOE in September 2021 as the Statewide Dyslexia Coordinator to assist our state as we lift awareness of dyslexia and create stronger, evidence-based supports for students who are experiencing difficulties while learning to read and write. Dr. Lindstrom’s leadership and guidance will ensure that our students get the “best of the best” from our teachers and schools. Dr. Lindstrom continues to serve as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education, and as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia. At UGA, Dr. Lindstrom directs ongoing research focusing on identification of dyslexia and other learning disabilities, issues surrounding the provision of accommodations to individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, and early literacy with a focus on teacher training and the use of research-based methodologies for improving student performance.

This is limited to Heart of Georgia School Systems teachers.

Teachers may choose any or all of 6 math bundles.  There is no time limit on the use of the material once you receive access.

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

Why We Integrate Life Skills and Academic Instruction

• Learning has academic, emotional, and social elements.

• Emotional Regulation (ER), Cognitive Regulation (CR), and Social Skills (SS) are life skills necessary for everyday success.

• Developing these Life Skills helps students learn the academic content.

Dr. Gordon presents the reasons for using mentor texts to teach these life skills.  She suggests books and gives instructional strategies for integrating these life skills into the content areas.  

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"Georgia School Counselors are invited to participate in this professional learning session to learn more about the recently adopted K-12 Mathematics Standards for Georgia. School counselors will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about the new standards, mathematics course requirements, and options for high school students. This will also provide opportunities for counselors to network with other school leaders from across the state!" Recorded on Nov 1, 2021

Mentor texts, including picture books, novels, and biographies can be used to help students understand and deal effectively with the mental health challenges of anger management and anxiety. The books illustrate aspects of Anger and Anxiety, as well as the Character Traits of Resilience, Persistence, and Fostering Relationships. Note: The Mentor Texts are to be used by teachers and coaches working with Mental Health experts.

Mentor texts, including picture books, novels, and biographies can be used to help students understand and deal effectively with the mental health challenges of anger management and anxiety. The books illustrate aspects of Anger and Anxiety, as well as the Character Traits of Resilience, Persistence, and Fostering Relationships. Note: The Mentor Texts are to be used by teachers and coaches working with Mental Health experts.

These videos will be helpful for those wanting to learn chemistry content. The resources to teach chemistry can be requested as indicated below. This is copied directly from the GPB website:  "Chemistry: A Study of Matter is a series teaching high school chemistry. The series provides instructional content delivered through thirty-minute episodes and integrated classroom materials. Episodes provide content while giving cues for the classroom teacher to pause the program and interact with students, engaging them in discussions, problem-solving, and laboratory activities. Classroom materials, including note-taking guides to accompany the episodes, worksheets, classroom activities, quizzes, and tests are available in electronic format. For security reasons, only student materials are provided on this site. teachers' resources are free for Georgia educators. If you are a Georgia educator, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request the Chemistry teacher resources. You may be asked to verify your Georgia educator status. 

These videos will be helpful for those wanting to learn physics content. The resources to teach physics can be requested as indicated below. This is copied directly from the GPB website: "Physics Fundamentals is a series teaching high school physics. Physics Fundamentals provides instructional content delivered through thirty-minute episodes and integrated classroom materials. Episodes provide content while giving cues for the classroom teacher to pause the program and interact with students, engaging them in discussions, problem-solving, and laboratory activities. Classroom materials, including note-taking guides to accompany the episodes, worksheets, classroom activities, quizzes, and tests are available in electronic format. For security reasons, only student materials are provided on this site. The teacher resources are free for Georgia educators. If you are a Georgia educator, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request the Physics Fundamentals teacher resources. You may be asked to verify your Georgia educator status." 

 This is copied directly from the website:  "Federal spending and research on adolescent learners over the past 15 years has sharply increased (Reynolds, 2021) but systemic, instructional changes in middle and high school literacy instruction have been slower to emerge. What have researchers learned in recent years about adolescent literacy? How are schools working to improve how they teach reading and writing in their secondary schools? What can you do to teach reading and writing more effectively in your classroom and school?  AdLit 101 is designed to help you get up to speed on recent research and policy developments, to give you some practical advice on infusing reading and writing skills into your instruction, and to point you towards a wide range of resources."

Dr. Rubin shared about the importance of observing, monitoring, and responding to language development needs and for shared tools developed in partnership with Arianne Weldon, the Executive Director of Get Georgia Reading, and Dr. Garry McGiboney, who serves as the Executive Director of Government and Education Programs at Sharecare.

Previously trained hearing officers may received the updated information for this year.  It is required that anyone completing the course also complete a form affirming that completion.  Please contact Dr. Jimmy Stokes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at  770-601-3798 if you have any questions.