b"The RESA Mar - Apr 2026ReporterNote from the Executive Director Table of ContentsSpring is almost here and we are excited to launch several new initiatives to provide Page 1service to our regional school systems in the South Metro Region. Griffin RESA is pleased Note from the Executive Director to announce the following highlights: Page 2 Our annual Pre-TAPP program is for those interested in teaching but have not yet Data & Coaching Specific Professionalsecured a contracted teaching position. After completing the summer coursework, a Learninglist of eligible candidates will be provided to our school systems that may havevacancies for the 2026-27 school year in the participant's field of study. To qualify Page 3for this program, participants must meet the eligibility requirements listed on our Professional Learning for Leaderswebsite at www.griffinresa.net. Once on the website, please click on the link titledTAPP & Teachers Page 4Student Competition WinnersSeveral of our regional Student Competitions are underway. Results from recentcompetitions are included in this newsletter, and well have more results as they are Page 5available.Griffin RESAs Annual Feedback Survey The application window for our next APEL (Alternative Preparation Program for Page 6Educational Leadership) cohort is open until June 26th for those seeking Tier I or Tier Ideas for Strategic PlanningII Ed. Leadership certification. Additional details are inside this newsletter and onour website at the link titled Leadership & APEL.Page 7FY27 Endorsements We offer over 400 professional development classes each school year serving over10,000 participants annually. Upcoming classes for March are in this newsletter and Page 8on our website under the link titled Professional Learning and endorsement offerings Teacher Certification Steps (GaTAPP)can be found under the link titled Endorsements. We encourage you to check themout, as most of our classes are hybrid so that you can attend either face-to-face or Page 9virtually.Alternative Preparation for Ed Leadership Your input and feedback are important to the operation of our agency. Please take Page 10our Griffin RESA Needs Assessment. A link and a QR code to access the needs Make-It, Take-It Center for Educatorsassessment are in this newsletter and available on our website. Page 11The Cooperative Purchasing program helps schools in our region and the March Professional Learning Opportunitiessurrounding area save on school supplies. To view our catalog or to order supplies,please click on the link in this newsletter or on our website under the link titled Page 12Purchasing.Regional Job FairTake a peek into the newsletter for more information about all of the above services andMUCH MORE! Cordially,Griffin RESADr. Stephanie Gordy440 Tilney Ave Griffin, GA 30224Executive Director 770.229.3247www.griffinresa.net"