225, CODE, Retiree PLUs Teaching Adolescent Writers Book Study

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for a phone discussion or face to face discussion on the book. You will share the most important things you learned and how teachers could use the book.

Step 7:  When you finish, email  (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) your log and a copy of your notes.

Step 8:  Complete the HGRESA Feedback Form.

Step 9:  Send teaching certificate number and mailing address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

It is your responsibility to apply to MyPSC and upload requested information. HGRESA can only issue you PLUs.

Event Properties

Event Date 07-07-2020
Event End Date 06-30-2026
Cut off date 06-30-2026
Individual Price $100.00
Location Online