GaPSC is delivering workshops in the next few months for all principals in the state to provide information and resources they will need as districts transition from the old certificate renewal rule to the new rule that goes into effect on July 1, 2017. The workshop presenters are Sallie Barrett and David Hill, both of whom led the state task force that developed recommendations resulting in the new rule.

The workshop the use of a PowerPoint, handouts, video clips, and group processing activities. Each participant will receive a packet of all handouts, worksheets, and the PowerPoint. Videos will be shown which feature various Georgia educators engaged in discussions about the rule change and professional learning communities.

The content of the workshop is designed to address the following workshop goals: 

Workshop participants will:

 1.     Review those parts of the renewal rule that impact the professional learning of currently employed Georgia educators,

 2.     Develop an understanding of the shift from professional learning based on seat time and collection of PLUs to a professional learning system focused on improvement of teaching and learning,

 3.     Engage in discussions and activities that give an overview of the concepts of professional learning community, job-embedded learning, and linking professional learning to student performance,

 4.     Examine the role of the building leaders in implementing  professional learning communities and the accountability system that will be put in place to assure full implementation of the new system, and

Target Audience:  Building Level Principals and Assistant Principals 

The workshop presenters are Sallie Barrett and David Hill, both of whom led the state task force that developed recommendations resulting in the new rule.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE YOU REGISTER.

Substitute Training has a different registration and cancellation policy.

Registration Policy
Registration for courses must be received prior to the registration deadline. Your registration status will remain pending until we have received approval from your system Professional Learning Coordinator and registration fee. The registration fee must be submitted immediately. 

If you choose PERSONAL PAY as your payment method, you must submit a money order or cashier's check to pay for this class prior to the first day of class.

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Tennille, GA 31089

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation for any course must be received prior to the registration deadline. Registration fees are refundable only if cancellation is received before the registration deadline. Withdrawals/Cancellations received after the registration deadline will not be accepted and fees will not be refundable.