First District RESA

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mandy Goff, First District RESA’s Literacy Teacher of the Year! 🎉

First District RESA is thrilled to recognize Ms. Mandy Goff for her outstanding dedication to literacy and student achievement! Through her passion, innovative instructional practices, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Ms. Goff has made a direct and lasting impact on her students’ success. Her ability to inspire, support, and empower learners truly exemplifies what exceptional literacy instruction is all about! In recognition of this prestigious honor, Ms. Goff received a $1,500 check, along with a multitude of wonderful prizes generously donated by our sponsors. The excitement doesn't stop here! Ms. Goff will now advance to compete for Georgia’s Literacy Teacher of the Year! We are incredibly proud to have her representing First District RESA and wish her the very best as she moves on to the state competition. Congratulations, Ms. Goff! You are making a difference, one reader at a time! 📚🏆

10/10/2026

Virtual Session: Designing Motion Graphics with Claude!

https://events.fdresa.org/events/1e18d986-11c3-48fd-9f71-93efc4dd271b

10/01/2026

Happy First Day of October!

Please see the Second Quarter School Climate newsletter and share with your school leaders, counselors, PBIS, MTSS, Safety, and Well-being/SEL teams. There are lots of links, updates, and news included, and several upcoming events, so register your teams today!

We wish you a Happy Fall and let us know if we can assist you in any way.

Best,

Renee, Deidre, Catherine, and Kathleen
WCS Team

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10/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 34 new Youth Mental Health First Aiders representing our FDRESA districts: Effingham, Liberty, Bulloch, Glynn, GNETS, and our very own FDRESA staff member!

💚 Youth Mental Health First Aid, provided by the FDRESA Whole Child Supports Division, equips adults with the skills to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in young people and respond with appropriate support until professional help is available.

We are proud to have 34 more trained adults ready to support the mental health and well-being of youth across our region!

09/28/2026

FDRESA had a FULL HOUSE for our “Lights On, Minds On!” professional learning session! Our teachers and instructional coaches were actively learning, collaborating, and exploring strategies to increase student engagement and active learning in the classroom.
We love seeing educators come together, share ideas, and add new tools to their instructional toolboxes! When teachers are engaged in learning, they’re better equipped to keep their students’ lights on and minds on! 💡

09/24/2026

🌱 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 💚
Educators are often among the first trusted adults to notice when a young person may be experiencing a mental health challenge. This training equips educators, coaches, counselors, and administrators with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs, respond appropriately, and connect youth with the support they need.
Join First District RESA’s Whole Child Division for this regional training opportunity!

📅 September 30, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 First District RESA | Metter, GA
🌎 Open to all districts!

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register!
🔗 https://events.fdresa.org/dashboard/admin/manage/5f4061dc-5059-47e2-abfb-b216c5888864

💚 Let’s work together to build a stronger network of support for the mental health and well-being of our students.

09/24/2026

First District RESA’s Counselors Coalition met in Brunswick for a great day of learning and collaboration!

Counselors strengthened their understanding of their role in the GaMTSS process and how they contribute to supporting students within a multi-tiered system of supports.

Additional presentations focused on AI and the Child and Whole Child and Whole Educator.

A special thank you to Uwill for providing a delicious breakfast and sharing information about their mental health resources and supports for students.

We wrapped up with job-alike collaboration, sharing resources, strategies, and ideas with peers.

“I appreciate the collaboration of my peers to share information and strategies to help me with students and staff.”

Save the Date! Our next Counselors Coalition meeting will be January 21, 2027!

09/21/2026

🌱 Planting the Seeds for Future Special Education Teachers! 🌱

Join us on September 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at First District RESA in Metter, GA for a regional training designed for Teaching as a Profession and Early Childhood Education teachers. Participants will explore ways to increase Special Education exposure through coursework, practicum, WBL, and teacher apprenticeship pathways.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided!
👉 Register at ctearn.org or click the link below to register
🔗https://events.fdresa.org/dashboard/admin/manage/d5b0b9e8-0fd4-4317-9914-a536a0a6e348

Help us plant the seeds for the next generation of Special Education teachers! 💙🌱