Professional Development Events

Using Strategies by Amie Dean, the Behavior Queen, Amie's dynamic instructor, Shawna Griffin, will lead participants in addressing solutions to common challenging behaviors. Learn evidence based strategies and tips to use right away and help you survive and students to thrive in the classroom. The workshop is appropriate for all grade levels, and will cover a wide variety of strategies using examples of all levels. This virtual seminar will equip participants with strategies to use to teach and motivate students to be respectful and exhibit appropriate behavior. Start the New Year off with positive strategies to help teachers not just survive, but THRIVE!

Jan 5, 2026

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual

The Counselors Collaborative Meeting is for all K-12 School Counselors and serves as a valuable platform for school counselors to learn, collaborate, and empower one another to create a positive impact on their students lives. This meeting aims to provide a supportive and interactive forum where school counselors from various educational institutions can come together to gain knowledge, exchange best practices, and collaborate on strategies to enhance the well-being and success of their students. Mental health and wellbeing initiatives and materials will also be shared. Counselors will also have time to meet and problem solve in breakout groups with grade level bands. Counselors are encouraged to bring lessons/ideas to share and digital copies can be emailed to rperry@fdresa.org for inclusion in the resource folder.

The Counselors Collaborative Meeting is for all K-12 School Counselors. It serves as a valuable platform for school counselors to learn, collaborate, and empower one another to create a positive impact on their students lives. This meeting aims to provide a supportive and interactive forum where school counselors from various educational institutions can come together to gain knowledge, exchange best practices, and collaborate on strategies to enhance the well-being and success of their students. Mental health and wellbeing initiatives and materials will also be shared. Counselors will also have time to meet and problem solve in breakout groups with grade level bands. Counselors are encouraged to bring lessons/ideas to share and digital copies can be emailed to rperry@fdresa.org for inclusion in the resource folder.

Session Description: The Georgia Department of Education’s Educator Development Division is partnering with RESAs and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to host the upcoming Wellness in Action: Thriving Staff, Thriving Schools workshop. This interactive session from 9 AM-12:30 PM will highlight practical strategies for building positive relationships among staff, creating an authentic system of gratitude, and providing resources and tools that help educators prioritize their own well-being. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and tools to cultivate a supportive, thriving work environment—strengthening teacher retention and building stronger schools. Wellness teams are encouraged to attend!

Educators often play a critical role in the lives of children beyond the classroom. They can be an outlet, a source of support and help when kids really need it. This is especially true for children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. But for teachers, coaches and administrators to be effective, they need the skills that Youth Mental Health First Aid offers. This is a regional event, open and free to all FDRESA districts!

Be part of a day designed to strengthen how districts support the academic, behavioral, and wellbeing needs of every student. Hear from district and state leaders about data-driven practices, GaMTSS updates, and strategies that connect wellbeing, behavior, and learning.

District leaders, come join our Whole Child MTSS Summer Strategic Planning Retreat to recharge and collaborate. Plan for effective MTSS systems in Academics, Behavior, and Mental Health and Wellbeing. Sessions will include building effective implementation strategies, team building, and current best practices in all MTSS work. Open for all PBIS, MTSS, Mental Health and SEL district leaders, coaches, and administrators. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Space is limited so Register Now!

Join us for When the Unthinkable Happens: Effective Crisis Response & Recovery in Schools training. When crisis strikes a school community, the impact is immediate—but the path to recovery requires skilled, compassionate leadership. Whether facing the loss of a student or staff member, an act of violence, or a natural disaster, school systems must be prepared not only to respond in the moment but also to guide their communities through the essential work of psychological recovery.This session equips school decision-makers and school-based mental health professionals with evidence-based strategies to reduce trauma, promote emotional stabilization, and foster long-term resilience. Together, we will explore how proactive planning, coordinated response efforts, and thoughtful leadership in the aftermath of crisis can shape a healthier, more resilient recovery for students, staff, and families.Participants will leave with actionable practices that strengthen preparedness and support a more stable, connected, and trauma-responsive school community—before, during, and after crisis.Lunch will be provided.