West Georgia RESA

Lit, Love, Read, Let's Read Georgia's statewide reading campaign, begins in just four days! Our Let's Read Georgia coaches will be visiting classrooms throughout our RESA area to read-aloud and share instructional strategies for building knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension. As we prepare for this fun event, we will share a favorite book each day until our Lit, Love, Read Kick-off on World Read-Aloud Day, February 4th. Our first book is the classic Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
One evening Max dons his wolf suit and makes mischief, so his mother sends him to his room. His imagination fills the room with trees and an ocean, and he sails away to the place where the wild things are. Max tames the wild things and crowns himself king. Let the wild rumpus begin!
Share this book with a child who loves a story with action and a reassuring ending that home is the very best place of all!

7 months ago, Ronette Burnette

Our WGRESA Let's Read GA Literacy Leads met for a wonderful day of learning last week! The theme was "Building a Literacy Culture that Lasts." Our LRG Literacy Coaches presented strategies for building reading comprehension, increasing student engagement, and planning protocols for effective read-alouds. Each Literacy Lead received a copy of the Scholastic Science of Reading book, Know Better, Do Better Comprehension, as well as some tiny building "tools" to serve as a reminder of how teachers, coaches, and administrators can work together to build a literacy culture where students thrive. We appreciate the leadership and commitment from each of our Literacy Leads!

7 months ago, Ronette Burnette

Do you want to teach in the West Georgia Region? Register now for our 2026 Job Fair!
https://tinyurl.com/WGRESAJobFair26
#teachinthepeach #doyouwanttoteach

7 months ago, Lori Thompson

Our LRG Coaches are looking forward to collaborating with Literacy Leads tomorrow as we build a literacy that lasts! #letsreadga @letsreadga

7 months ago, Lori Thompson

The West GA RESA Media Specialists Collaborative met yesterday in Carroll County for a session featuring the Book Doctor, sponsored by Demco. Our group learned valuable book repair tips that will help stretch our media budgets! The day continued with a session on using principles from the Science of Learning to build knowledge and support the curriculum. Thank you to Carroll County for hosting us in the beautiful Inspiration Station at the College and Career Academy!

7 months ago, Ronette Burnette

Dealing with out-of-control classroom behaviors with your youngest students?
This is a workshop you will not want to miss!

8 months ago, Lori Thompson

Today, Jennifer Barbee, a West GA RESA Let's Read Georgia Literacy Coach, delivered some exciting new books into the hands of children in Meriwether County. During their quarterly meeting at Callaway Gardens, Let's Read Georgia Literacy coaches from across the state donated books for the Get Meriwether Reading program. This program provides early literacy resources, family learning activities, and community events that help every child thrive from birth through school‑age. By joining forces, we’re ensuring these books have a tangible impact—getting into the hands of children and families.
Together, we’re building stronger readers and stronger communities—one book at a time!

8 months ago, Ronette Burnette

Does your fourth grade team need support and ideas for preparing students for the new Milestones ELA Assessment? Join us on January 7th for a hands-on professional learning session focused on helping students construct deeper learning for Milestones success! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ytjt6wcs

8 months ago, Ronette Burnette

Meet the featured speakers at this year's "Believe in the Magic of Reading" Literacy Conference in the November newsletter from our Let's Read Georgia/ELA team!
https://secure.smore.com/n/jn862

9 months ago, Ronette Burnette

What a TREAT to spend yesterday learning from Maria Walther! Participants learned how rich read-alouds fit into Georgia's ELA Instructional Framework and explored great ideas for using picture books to build students' vocabulary and background knowledge. Participants also left with a bag full of books to read and share! Did you miss yesterday's session? You have another chance to experience Ramped-Up Read Alouds presented by the author. Join us at this year's Believe in the Magic of Reading Conference where Maria Walther is a featured speaker. Use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/muvfnzum

10 months ago, Ronette Burnette

In yesterday's Mighty Morphemes training, LeAnne Cheatham created a superhero-themed professional learning session that shared how morphological awareness improves students' decoding skills, fosters reading comprehension, and builds vocabulary. Teaching is our superpower!

10 months ago, Ronette Burnette

Teachers working together at Might Morphemes training.

Teaching Opportunities- Coweta County School System
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11 months ago, Lori Thompson

PreK- 5th Grade Teachers, Coaches, and Leaders!
Register Now!
https://westgaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3320

11 months ago, Lori Thompson

Do you want to be a teacher?
Register Now!
https://secure.smore.com/n/60pru

11 months ago, Lori Thompson

Lit Con 2025 with Dr. Carol Tolman, Dr. Brad Gustafson, Maria Walther, & Leslie Giraldo! Register Now using the QR code!

12 months ago, Lori Thompson