Georgia Learning Resources System

Providing training and resources to school district personnel, parents of students with disabilities, and other interested individuals to support the achievement, graduation rate, and post-secondary success of students with disabilities.

ABOUT US

The Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) is a network of 18 regional programs that provide training and resources to school district personnel, parents of students with disabilities, and other interested individuals to support the achievement, graduation rate, and post-secondary success of students with disabilities. The programs are funded by the Georgia Department of Education, Divisions for Special Education Services and Supports, and are operated in collaboration with Regional Educational Service Agencies and local school districts that serve as fiscal agents for the programs. GLRS programs are funded entirely with federal discretionary funds made available through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).

SERVICES

East Central GLRS meets the state identified priorities and regionally identified priorities based on local school district data and through a local needs assessment process. This model of service provides a uniform set of universal priorities to all districts and schools across the state while giving the East Central GLRS region the flexibility to meet the needs and priorities of our specific school systems.

GLRS Services

Professional Learning Registration

East Central GLRS provides professional learning and technical assistance based on state identified and regionally identified priorities.

Resources

East Central GLRS provides resources to administrators, teachers, and parents of students with disabilities on topics relating to educating students with disabilities. The information, resources, and links provided are directly related to the state and regionally identified priorities of East Central GLRS and are subject to change.

Special EducationResources

Upcoming Events

Tue, Dec 03
Heart of Georgia Transition Consortium
Blended Format~ In Person and Virtual
Details
Dec 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Blended Format~ In Person and Virtual
Improving transition services and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
Fri, Jan 10
Heart of Georgia Region Special Education Preschool Teachers' Consortium
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face
RSVP
Jan 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This collaborative group focuses on training for special education preschool teachers based on the group's collective needs.
Mon, Jan 13
Using Student Data, Analyzing Instructional Practices and Making Adjustments to Improve Student Outcomes
Dublin
RSVP
Jan 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Dublin, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This training is part of the Strategies for Charting Success for Students with Disabilities, Focusing on the High Leverage Practices in Special Education.
Thu, Jan 16
Heart of Georgia Special Education Director Collaborative Community Meeting
Blended Format~ Face to Face and Virtual
RSVP
Jan 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Blended Format~ Face to Face and Virtual
To ensure districts and special education directors in the region have professional learning and technical assistance to support collaboration.
Fri, Jan 17
SLP and School Psychologist Collaborative Consortium
Heart of Georgia RESA (Regional Educatio
RSVP
Jan 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Heart of Georgia RESA (Regional Educatio, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
Wed, Jan 22
Special Education Paraprofessionals Consortium-Paraprofessional’s role in Implementing SDI in the Supportive Classroom.
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face
RSVP
Jan 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This job alike consortium, based on regional needs, will focus on the support paraprofessionals provide students with disabilities. Today's topics include: Overview of Instructional and Behavior management strategies.
Tue, Jan 28
Heart of Georgia Transition Consortium
Blended Format~ In Person and Virtual
RSVP
Jan 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Blended Format~ In Person and Virtual
Improving transition services and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
Thu, Jan 30
Teachers of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Consortium- Transition Services, Compliance
Heart of GA RESA
RSVP
Jan 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Heart of GA RESA, 717 Smith St. Dublin, GA 31021
This hands-on consortium will provide teachers with instructional strategies and materials to immediately take back to the classroom and use.
Fri, Feb 07
Adapting Curriculum Materials and Tasks & Providing Intensive Instruction
Dublin
RSVP
Feb 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Dublin, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This training is part of the Strategies for Charting Success for Students with Disabilities, a Focus on the High Leverage Practices in Special Education
Mon, Feb 10
East Central GLRS MTSS Regional Consortium
Heart of GA RESA
RSVP
Feb 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Heart of GA RESA, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
The East Central GLRS MTSS Consortium is a community of educators in the Heart of Georgia Region committed to meeting the diverse needs of ALL students. Guest speakers include Amy Yacobacci and Rondalyn Pinckney, program specialists with Georgia's Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
Fri, Feb 14
Occupational and Physical Therapists' Consortium
Dublin
RSVP
Feb 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Dublin, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
Thu, Feb 20
Heart of Georgia Special Education Director Collaborative Community Meeting
Blended Format~ Face to Face and Virtual
RSVP
Feb 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Blended Format~ Face to Face and Virtual
To ensure districts and special education directors in the region have professional learning and technical assistance to support collaboration.
Mon, Feb 24
Empowering Excellence: Bridging The Outcomes Gap for Students with Disabilities Through Specially Designed Instruction
Dublin
RSVP
Feb 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – Feb 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
Dublin, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This two-day training program is designed to help educators grasp the concept of SDI and learn how to deliver specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. The focus will be on addressing the student’s unique learning needs in relation to their specific disability.
Wed, Feb 26
Special Education Paraprofessionals Consortium-Working in the Effective Supportive Classroom
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face
RSVP
Feb 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This job alike consortium, based on regional needs, will focus on the support paraprofessionals provide students with disabilities.
Thu, Feb 27
Scheduling Students with Disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment
Dublin
RSVP
Feb 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Dublin, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This training is designed to help those persons responsible for creating a school’s master schedule to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities.
Fri, Mar 07
Heart of Georgia Region Special Education Preschool Teachers' Consortium
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face
RSVP
Mar 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Blended Format- Virtual and Face-to-Face, 717 Smith St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
This collaborative group focuses on training for special education preschool teachers based on the group's collective needs.
Tue, Mar 11
Heart of Georgia Transition Consortium
Blended Format~ In Person and Virtual
RSVP
Mar 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Blended Format~ In Person and Virtual
Improving transition services and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
Thu, Mar 20
Teachers of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Consortium- Behavior and Community Based Instruction
Heart of GA RESA
RSVP
Mar 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Heart of GA RESA, 717 Smith St. Dublin, GA 31021
This hands-on consortium will provide teachers with instructional strategies and materials to immediately take back to the classroom and use.