Metro West Georgia Learning Resource System 

Metro West Georgia Learning Resource System (GLRS) is a part of the statewide network of eighteen sites to provide professional learning, technical assistance and resources to educators, leaders, and families students with disabilities.   

Metro West GLRS serves the following Local Education Agencies: 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 (LEAs) 

We provide professional learning opportunities for specified target audiences within the districts that we serve, in addition opportunities are also made available to other districts served by Metro RESA.  These opportunities include in-person, virtual and hybrid options.  Custom-designed professional learning opportunities are conducted based on school district request meeting the unique needs of the LEA. 

The Metro West GLRS Team provides professional learning, technical assistance and coaching school districts regarding various topics such as: 

• General Supervision-Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), IEP Support and Development 

• Specially Designed Instruction 

• High Leverage Practices and Evidence-Based Practices

• ​Supporting and Implementing Graduation and Dropout Prevention Initiatives.

• Conducting Comprehensive Data Analysis

• Supporting new special education teachers, leaders and instructional coaches

• Transition planning and assistive technology support