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Making ELA Visible: 
K-2 Language 
Standards 
 
Target Audience: 
K-2nd Grade Teachers, 
Paraprofessionals, 
Instructional Coaches, & 
Administrators 
 
The Exploration of Georgia's Language Standards 
course for grades Kindergarten - 2nd is designed to 
deepen educators' understanding of the newly 
adopted Georgia Language Standards, specifically 
focusing on Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (GUM). 
This course provides educators with the knowledge, 
tools, and instructional strategies necessary to 
effectively teach young learners' grammar concepts 
and language conventions, fostering strong literacy 
skills and communication abilities. The participants 
will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative 
discussions, and reflective exercises designed to 
deepen their understanding of GUM instruction and 
its impact on student learning. In addition, 
participants will receive practical strategies and 
resources to implement in their classrooms, 
empowering them to support young learners in 
developing strong language skills as they become 
effective communicators. 
 
August 27, 2026 
8:30am – 3:30pm 
Face-to-Face 
 
OR 
 
March 4, 2027 
8:30am – 3:30pm 
Face-to-Face 
 
 
 
 
 
6 
 
$40 in 
region; 
$55  
out of 
region 
 
Making ELA Visible: 
K-5 Writing 
Workshop 
Revitalization  
 
Target Audience: 
K-5th Grade Teachers, 
Paraprofessionals, 
Instructional Coaches, & 
Administrators 
 
Participants explore narrative and poetic techniques 
that enhance voice, imagery, and structure. Teachers 
learn how to support students in storytelling and 
poetic expression while maintaining alignment to 
grade-level standards. 
 
September 3, 2026 
8:30am – 3:30pm 
Face-to-Face 
 
 
 
 
 
6 
 
$40 in 
region; 
$55  
out of 
region 
 
Making ELA Visible: 
K-5 Practices 
Standards 
 
Target Audience: 
K-5th Grade Teachers, 
Paraprofessionals, 
Instructional Coaches, & 
Administrators 
 
This K-5 course is designed to introduce and develop 
essential literacy practices in students, aligning with 
the newly adopted ELA standards in Georgia. 
Throughout the course, participants will engage in a 
variety of activities and exercises tailored to their 
grade level, with a focus on progressively deepening 
their understanding and application of key literacy 
practices. These practices are not just standards or 
expectations; they are skills to be honed and 
developed over time. Teachers will guide students 
through activities that involve reading, writing, 
listening, viewing, speaking, and creating multimodal 
texts. 
 
September 17, 2026 
8:30am – 3:30pm 
Face-to-Face 
 
OR 
 
April 1, 2027 
8:30am – 3:30pm 
Face-to-Face 
 
 
 
 
6 
 
$40 in 
region; 
$55  
out of 
region 
 
 

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