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HGRESA SUMMER HOURS
The HGRESA building will be open from 8:00 - 5:00 during June and July on Monday through Thursday. As always, please free to email us at any time. We hope you have a restful, peaceful summer. May you continue to throw and fan kindness wherever you go this summer. Safe travels...
ANNUAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT AS REQUIRED BY GRANT MOAs
Stakeholders, thank you for taking the time to complete the open-ended needs assessment and pulse check. This is sent near the end of each Fiscal Year. As we review the responses, we will complete a feedback form and include action steps to address when possible. Sometimes funding may prevent us from addressing each request. If you note "out-of-date" information on our website, please let us know. The website has loads of information, and we want the information to be accurate and up-to-date.
HAPPY JUNE!
The Heart of Georgia RESA staff members would like to wish ALL stakeholders in the 10 district area a wonderful June!
Thanks to all staff members in the 10 school districts in the Heart of Georgia RESA area. Our school districts have been blessed in many ways. Through the happy and sad times, staff members have been there to help in times of need or to celebrate during happy times. We are sending best wishes to those who are retiring in the 10 district area. Thank you for touching the lives of so many students. Those heart to heart connections will follow your students throughout their lives because they know you genuinely care! May your futures be filled with great health and new adventures. We will miss networking with you. When it's time to renew your certificates, refer to our www.hgresa.org website, and look in the top navigation bar for Retirees. "We just might be able to help you," as one of the lawyer ads states on television.
As FY 23 ends, we wish the graduates from the HGRESA area much success as they venture into the many opportunities waiting for them. We hope that in some way, the HGRESA organization has indirectly or directly impacted their lives positively via professional learning for their leaders, teachers, other staff; job-alike meetings; resources; mentoring; contest participation; annual banquet; certificates, plaques, and/or trophies; etc. HGRESA exists to help stakeholders in Bleckley, Dodge, Dublin City, Laurens County, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox. We hope that "our" graduates will go forth and make a positive impact, and always remember that they are never alone. Life is a team sport and journey, so enjoy it! Go forth and make a difference. Please remember to fan and throw kindness wherever you go.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Dr. Steve J. Smith, Executive Director of HGRESA, can be reached at ssmith@hgresa.org. He has served as Director since October 1, 2022.
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 Montgomery County Pulaski County Telfair County Treutlen County Wheeler County Wilcox County HGRESA
If you are an ESOL-endorsed retiree and looking for part-time work, please send an email to connie@hgresa.org, and she will forward the information to the district contact.
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.
REGULAR HOURS FOR HGRESA:
Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. (Summer hours may vary.) It is suggested that you always call before making a visit due to staff members being out of the office performing job duties. Thank you.
CONTEST INFORMATION:
For contest and/or banquet information, please go to www.hgresa.org and explore the top navigation bar.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TRAINING:
On-demand substitute teacher training is available daily. Search for CODE 210. After registering, paying for the class, listening to the training, taking notes, making 100 on the assessment, completing the evaluation form, and sending the completer form to janishsparrow@gmail.com AND to connieahowell@gmail.com, the participant will receive a certificate of completion via email. Local requirements must be completed before the participant has the opportunity to become a substitute. These requirements usually include such steps as being fingerprinted, getting board-approved, etc.
FINGERPRINTING:
To schedule a fingerprinting appointment, please contact Mr. Horace Austin at 478-353-8693, Extension 2014, or email him at haustin@hgresa.org. Please remember that a mask is requested before entering the building. Please also sanitize your hands and practice social distancing. You must bring a signed form from the Board of Education office and photo identification.
HGRESA NETWORK:
The HGRESA staff members appreciate the support of the leaders and all other staff from the 10-member districts and from 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 who are 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.
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.
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.
New Teacher Induction Class is available! Search for CODE 256.
HEARING OFFICER TRAINING:
If someone needs the update for Hearing Officer Training, the link is below. This is a CODE class (Class/Course on Demand for Educators) which is available at all times.2984, CODE, Hearing Officer Update May 2023
If someone needs the initial Hearing Officer Training, the link is below. This is an Onlive - LIVE session with Dr. Jimmy Stokes. 2920.1, Online, Live, HGRESA Hearing Officer Training May 25th from 9:00 AM to Noon; Individual sessions can be scheduled if approved initially by Dr. Jimmy Stokes.
Out of area cost for the 3 hours of HGRESA facilitation: $100.
