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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Mr. Hugh Kight, Executive Director of HGRESA, can be reached at hkight@hgresa.org. He has served as Director since November 1, 2023.
HGRESA HOURS
Regular Hours: The building is open from 8:00 - 4:00 on Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 - 3:30 on Friday. If all schools are off, staff members can be reached via email. It is suggested that you always call before visiting because staff members may be out of the office performing job duties. Thank you.
Summer Hours: The building is open from 7:30 - 4:30 on Monday through Thursday. The building is closed on Fridays.
FINGERPRINTING:
HGRESA Member District Employees: To schedule a fingerprinting appointment, please contact Mr. Horace Austin at haustin@hgresa.org or dial 478.353.8693 ext. 2014. Please bring a signed form from the Board of Education office and photo identification.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TRAINING:
On-demand substitute teacher training is available daily. Search for CODE 210. Out-of-area should register for CODE 210.1. (In-area cost is $35. Out-of-area cost is $75.) After registering, pay for the class with a money order or cashier's check ONLY, listen to the training, take notes, make 100 on the assessment, complete the evaluation form, and send the completer form to janishsparrow@gmail.com AND connieahowell@gmail.com, the participant will receive a certificate of completion via email. Local requirements must be completed before the participant can become a substitute. HGRESA is a low-risk financial entity; therefore, cash is not kept in the building. Money orders or cashier's checks are respectfully requested on payments. These requirements usually include such steps as being fingerprinted, getting board-approved, etc.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT'S STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS! Students will be recognized at the HGRESA Banquet on Thursday evening, April 17 at the DuBose Porter Building.
11th Grade: Jared Schrader - East Laurens High School, Juleymi Sanchez - East Laurens High School, Kayla Totty - Bleckley County High School, Rishi Saxena - West Laurens High School; 10th Grade: Talmage Duke - Dublin High School
CONGRATULATIONS TO FAIR BEAR WINNERS!
Several of the students in the Heart of Georgia RESA schools have been recognized in the Fair Bear Writing Contest for Grades 4-6. Please join us in congratulating these students. 2024 Fair Bear System Winners 2024 Fair Bear Finalists
HGRESA NETWORK:
Reflection as we move forward into Fall 2024.
The HGRESA staff members appreciate the support of the leaders and all other staff from the 10-member districts and partnering organizations. The HEART network "works" because of the mutual respect of all entities working toward a shared vision of always striving to Help, Guide, Reach, Extend, and Serve All. As we reflect on the past, those no longer with us are remembered and cherished. Professional friendships have been established in this HEART network that will last a lifetime. As we look to the future, may we continuously seek to find MORE: Forgiveness, patience, kindness, understanding, empathy, care, helping hands, love, faith, goals, positiveness, and peace. "When we start with the heart, GREAT things happen."
HGRESA has proudly served the 10 school districts of Bleckley, Dodge, Dublin City, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox since the mid-1960s. The agency continues to Help, Guide, Reach, Extend, and Serve ALL.
If there are individuals who are interested in teaching in the 10 districts that are served by the Heart of Georgia RESA, please send a cover letter, resume, and a copy of the teaching certificate to connie@hgresa.org. The information will be shared with district/school leaders.
HAPPY SEPTEMBER! We hope that September 2024 will be amazing! We look forward to creating new and exciting opportunities as September 2024 unfolds. By starting with the heart, great things are possible!
Please dial 478.353.8693, ext. 2001 for assistance. If you are unable to reach someone, the receptionist may be assisting someone on another call or assisting with workshops. Please call back or email (bnobles@hgresa.org or connie@hgresa.org) because we strive to assist.
HGRESA CONTACT INFORMATION
Dial 478-353-8693
For quick access and to avoid transfer time and possibly being put on hold, please dial the number in parentheses. Receptionist (2001), Fingerprints (2014), Technology (2014), Substituting (2001), Retiree PLUs (2001), GLRS (2024 or 2005), School Related Medicaid (2007), Shared Services (2004), Financial (2017), and Executive Director (2018). For curriculum and instruction, email connie@hgresa.org. For Heartland Academy, contact (912) 583-4657 or contact Mr. Hugh Kight at hkight@hgresa.org.
ENDORSEMENTS:
We partner with Griffin RESA to offer HGRESA cohorts when there are 25 participants. In the past, we have offered the following: Reading Endorsement, Dyslexia Endorsement, and Gifted Endorsement through this partnership. If you have a need, please let us know.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Please note the job opportunities below. Teach Georgia postings for our 10-member districts can be found here, as well as openings for Heartland Academy.
Bleckley County Dodge County Dublin City Dublin City Laurens County Laurens County Montgomery County Pulaski County Telfair County Treutlen County Wheeler County Wilcox County HGRESA
HGRESA accepts resumes for possible short-term, contracted, consultative work when grant funds are available. Resumes should be submitted to joy@hgresa.org and copied to connie@hgresa.org.
ROOM REQUESTS:
Thank you for reaching out to us. We welcome our district and school leaders using the HGRESA building. We try to keep it clean and organized so that our district and school leaders "beam" with pride upon entry! It is a team effort from staff and visitors.
Please refer to the following links to request rooms for FY24: Step 1. Room Request Process; Step 2. Room Requesters, Facilitators, and Presenters Should Read the Protocols and Guidelines; Step 3. Form to Complete: Room Request Form
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING:
HGRESA staff members strive to Help, Guide, Reach, Extend, and Serve ALL. We encourage everyone to sign in when attending face-to-face events and complete the HGRESA electronic feedback form. We encourage those who attend Zoom, Teams events, or CODE events to sign the electronic sign-in form and complete the electronic feedback form. If you need verification of contact hours, a form must be completed by the attendee.
HGRESA: Please peruse the many Professional Learning classes that HGRESA offers. Many CODE (Courses/Classes on Demand for Educators) are being offered.
East Central GLRS: Please peruse the many Professional Learning classes that East Central GLRS offers. This information can be found at https://www.ecglrs.org/calendar-of-events.
HEARING OFFICER TRAINING:
If someone needs the FY25 update for Hearing Officer Training, the information can be found by registering on the HGRESA website at 4199, Resource, Yearly Update for Hearing Officer Training 2024-25.
If someone needs the initial Hearing Officer Training, the dates are listed on the HGRESA PL site. Individual, online sessions can be scheduled if approved initially by Dr. Jimmy Stokes. Out of area cost for the 3 hours of HGRESA facilitation: $100.
