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Welcome to Metro West GLRS

Metro West Georgia Learning Resource System (GLRS) is a part of the statewide network of eighteen sites that provide professional learning, technical assistance and resources to educators, leaders, and families of students with disabilities. Metro West GLRS serves the following Local Education Agencies (LEAs): Clayton County, Cobb County, Douglas County and Forsyth County; Atlanta Public Schools and Marietta City Schools, as well as more than thirty Metro Area State Charter Schools along with Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and State Schools.

Metro West GLRS provides professional learning opportunities for specified target audiences within the school districts that we serve through in-person, virtual, and hybrid options. To meet the unique needs of the individual LEAs, custom-designed professional learning opportunities are conducted based on state, regional, and district needs, as well as school-level requests. We also support our LEAs through collaborative communities.

The Metro West GLRS team provides professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, follow-up and support for various topics such as:

  • General Supervision-Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), IEP Support and Development
  • Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) - Math & Literacy
  • High Leverage Practices (HLPs) and Evidence-Based Practices (i.e. Check & Connect)
  • Supporting and Implementing Graduation and Dropout Prevention Initiatives
  • Supporting new special education teachers, leaders, and instructional coaches
  •  Transition planning
  • Early Intervention
  • Accessibility and Assistive Technology tools and strategies

Metro West GLRS Professional Learning Offerings, 2026–2027

Professional Learning Offerings Overview

  • The Achievers Alliance: A professional learning community supporting district leaders in Year 4 of the Specially Designed Instruction Cohort for ATSI/TSI schools
  • SDI Literacy Cohort: Year-long structured literacy professional learning with embedded coaching for special education teachers, across four grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12)
  • Regional Professional Learning: Metro RESA-wide sessions centered on math and literacy for Teachers/Leaders/Staff who support students with disabilities — including Spring Math as foundational skills support for students with disabilities in the region
  • Colleague Café: A space for Special Education Directors across Metro Atlanta to problem-solve, share ideas, and collaborate around general supervision
  • Collaborative Communities: For District-Level Special Education Directors, serving the Metro Atlanta area districts as well as over 30 state charter schools, including DJJ and state schools
  • Resource and Informational Updates: Ongoing communications and materials shared across the regio
  • On-Site Professional Learning: Delivered in various districts to meet the specific needs of individual state charter schools or districts.