- JCCS
- Instructional Technology
- Professional Development Information and Procedures
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Professional Development
This page is the source for information related to your continuing education (professional development) requirements in Jasper County School District.
*Please click here to view the updated PLU policy for JCCS. Updated PLU Policy
GaPSC Renewal Requirements
Click on this link, GaPSC FAQ, to read about the new requirements in effect July 1 for staff renewing in 2018 and beyond.
MGRESA will be offering 5 separate consortiums
during the 2021-2022 school year:
SLP/Assistive Technology Consortium
Autism/Access Consortium
Transition Council
School Psychologists Consortium
Special Education Pre-K Consortium
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2020/2021 Curriculum Updates
Great news! The GADOE Mathematics Team has released new 2020 Guides for Effective Mathematics Instruction to support K-12 mathematics teachers and students as they transition back to school during the 2020-2021 school year.
Also, new videos and updated curriculum frameworks have been released for the 2020-2021 school year. These are all available on https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Math.aspx. A summary of edits can be found in the Mathematics Resource Document Edits summary document found on each grade level page. Eighteen new standards videos have been added to the list of on-demand professional learning videos for the grade levels to support teachers with the implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Mathematics.
All new mathematics resources, remote learning chats, and guidance documents can be found at www.gadoe.org/mathematics, and all classroom videos, mathematics curriculum frameworks tasks, and parent letters can be found on www.georgiastandards.org.
We hope you find these resources beneficial as you begin another academic year.
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Professional Organzations
Professional Organizations
By joining a professional teaching organization, you will have the opportunity to network with other concerned educators. If you want to stay up to date in the field of education, then it is beneficial to join at least one professional organization for teachers.
ASCD
From the first day of a teacher preparation program to the last day on the job, ASCD supports educators regardless of their years of service, positions, or titles. We're committed to helping educators enhance their crafts and enhance their roles by providing high-quality, research-based resources and support they can trust.
ASCD strives to expand our influence as an international organization that is widely recognized for helping educators define, support, and engage in the development of highly effective learning systems.
Educators everywhere have a vision to change the world—one child at a time. It's our vision, too. Supporting the whole child is at the core of our mission and everything we do at ASCD as we work to ensure that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
Every day you choose to work on the front lines on behalf of our children and public education. And you, more than anyone, realize the importance of receiving support and guidance when you need it. Your professional association, GAE, stands ready to help you when and where you need it. GAE
As our motto clearly states - We exist to support, protect, and strengthen those who nurture Georgia's children.
Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)
The Professional Association of Georgia Educators provides educators with professional learning that enhances competence, confidence and leadership skills, leading to higher achievement for students, while providing the best in membership, legislative and legal support. With more than 97,000 educators, administrators and school support personnel, PAGE is Georgia’s largest association for educators.
National Education Association (NEA)
Advancing the cause of public education is the goal of the National Education Association. The professional teaching organization has three million members and is represented in every state. Both digital and print publications provide educators with the most recent happenings within the realm of public education. Educators can find helpful tools and ideas on the website to immediately use in their classrooms and assist their students. Another benefit to membership includes discounted legal services. The NEA is adamant that every child in America deserves the right to quality education, no matter where they reside or what the family income might be. With more than three million members, the NEA has helped to improve teaching and learning.
Computer-Using Educators (CUE)
Technology is on the rise within schools and classrooms. CUE has a written strategic plan to “inspire innovative learners” and has encouraged relationships between educators within various stages of their careers. They work to engage educators as speakers, volunteers, attendees, and leaders within its organization. A few goals include promoting educational backing, thinking about the future, and supporting student success. Conferences, professional development, and providing connections to a community are all good reasons to join this professional community.
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)
Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education and promotes working with educators throughout their teaching careers. Networking, resources, and leadership opportunities have been a cornerstone of the organization founded in 1911. KDP’s mission is to provide teachers with research-based strategies and professional growth opportunities to help retain teachers and encourage them to become masters within the profession. Furthermore, KDP partners with teacher preparation programs to mentor beginning teachers in the skills necessary to be responsive to diversity within the educational climate.
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)
“Growing and connecting leaders in education,” is the slogan of Phi Delta Kappa. Like some of the other professional teaching organizations, PDK offers a professional education magazine to keep you up to date on the latest in education. Other member benefits include scholarships, international study tours, discounted insurance, PDK book club, and much more.
Association of American Educators (AAE)
The Association of American Educators (AAE) is the largest national, non-union, professional educators' organization, advancing the profession by offering a modern approach to teacher representation and educational advocacy, as well as promoting professionalism, collaboration and excellence without a partisan agenda.
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is a national professional association dedicated to special education teachers, professors who teach future special education teachers, students who are working towards their teaching certification in special education, and inclusion classroom teachers working with children with special needs. NASET provides practical information, useful resources, member benefits and an extensive special education database.
www.naset.org
PL Links
- Professional Learning Log
- JCCS Sign-In Sheet
- PL Room Reservations
- Procedures for Professional Learning Requests 2021-22
- Out of District Professional Learning Request Form
- Excel Travel Reimbursement Form
- JCCS Stipend Request Form
- GA Travel Policies
- GA In-State Meal Allowances (Section Four)
- Hotel/Motel Tax Exempt Form
- TimeClock Plus Employee Login