b'The RESAReporterJan - Feb 2026 Note from the Executive DirectorTable of Contents As the New Year begins, we want to provide you with an exceptional customer service Page 1 experience in support of your professional growth and development. In addition, we want to Note from the Executive Directorprovide you with an array of services to help support you in your work! We are doing this inseveral ways:Page 2We offer over 400 professional development classes each school year serving over 10,000 Alternative Prep for Ed Leadership (APEL)participants annually. To view classes, go to www.grinresa.net and click on Register for a Class. Page 3 As an approved Education Preparation Program (EPP) by the GaPSC, we offer Georgias APEL Tier I Teaching Summit(AlternativePreparationforEducationalLeadership),whichisaone-yearjob-embeddedpathwayforcandidatesseekingTierIorTierIILeadershipcertication.Thisprogramis Page 4 designedforeducatorswithaMastersDegreeorhigherwhoarelookingforleadership Job-Alike Networking and PD certicationonly(non-degree).APELisdesignedtoinstruct,guide,andsupportemployedleaders,helpingthembuildthecondence,skills,andpresenceneededtolead.AnAPELPage 5 Information Sessionis being held virtually on February 24th during after-school hours from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for those who want to know more about our alternative program for educational GaTAPP, Teacher Academy leadership certication. More information is inside this newsletterclick on the link to learnmore and register!Page 6 We have an upcoming professional learning opportunity for all educators entitled The Tier Student Competitions th I Teaching Summit.It is a one-day summit on March 4 from 8:30 to 3:00 with multiplebreakout sessions. More information is inside this newsletterclick on the link to register Page 7 today!ELA Standards Roll-Out TrainingOur upcoming ELA Rollout Seminarsare located inside the newsletter. Check out topics Page 8 along with their respective dates/times. Slots are lling up quickly, so register now beforethe space lls up. Make-It Take-It Center Want to order school supplies with free delivery at a non-prot cost? Please check out Page 9 How to Order inside this newsletter. Substitute Teacher Training OurupcomingStatewideTeacherRecruitmentFairisinApril.Lastyear,hundredsofeducatorsattended.Informationonhowtoregisterisinsidethisnewsletterspaceis Page 10 limited, so register now!January Professional Learning Classes Take a peek inside the newsletter for information about each of these opportunities and MUCH Page 11 MORE! February Professional Learning Classes Cordially,Page 12 Dr. Stephanie Gordy Teacher Recruitment FairExecutive DirectorGrifn RESA 440 Tilney Ave Griffin, GA 30224 770.229.3247 1#GrowthThatSticksinFY26www.griffinresa.net'