OCONEE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY
Serving the counties of Baldwin, Hancock, Johnson, Putnam, Washington & Wilkinson

The Essentials of Effective Teaching and Learning for Savannah-Chatham Paraprofessionals
Story Date: 1/23/2015

 

The Essentials of Effective Teaching and Learning

Oconee RESA announces the following opportunity for Savannah-Chatham paraprofessionals. Savannah-Chatham paraprofessionals are invited to participate in The Essentials of Effective Teaching and Learning.

Course Description: This 80-hour class, based on Charlotte Danielson's framework, introduces candidates to best practices in instructional content and practice, planning and managing the teaching and learning environment, instruction, and professional and ethical practices. Through this course, paraprofessionals learn research-based exemplary practices in instructional pedagogy to prepare for entry into the teaching profession.

PLU Credit: 8

Course Presentation: The course will be offered in a blended model format, 1/3rd face-to-face and 2/3rds on-line in Moodle. For the convenience of our participants, face-to-face classes will meet in Savannah.

Participation Requirements: This course is offered to individuals who meet the following criteria. Each participant must be employed as a paraprofessional in the Savannah-Chatham County School District; and, hold a minimum of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.

Cost: $1,150.00 (Textbook is included in this fee.)

Transition into the Teaching Profession through Oconee RESA GaTAPPSavannah-Chatham paraprofessionals who are hired as teachers - and who subsequently enroll in Oconee RESA’s Georgia TAPP Program - will deduct the cost of the Essentials of Effective Teaching and Learning course from their year one fee.   

Oconee RESA GaTAPP Fee Year 1:                          $3,000.00

Essentials Course Fee:                                           $1,150.00

Remaining Oconee RESA GaTAPP Fee Year 1:          $1,850.00

Registration and Payment: Register on our website, www.oconeeresa.org . Payment must be made in advance with either a money order or cashiers check.

Dates and Times:   The schedule of classes will be determined by Savannah-Chatham and Oconee RESA officials. 

 

 



CONTACT US

206 South Main Street, P. O. Box 387
Tennille, Georgia 31089

Phone: 478-552-5178

     Mr. Eddie Morris
     Executive Director
Main Office Fax:
478-552-6499

Business Office Fax:
478-552-0446

Oconee RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.