Elevating Professional Development in Towns County School District with SimpleK12

Towns County School District, a small district in Hiawassee, Georgia, serves approximately 1,000 students with a dedicated team of 90 educators. Despite its size, the district faced the challenge of meeting the diverse professional development needs of its staff. Traditionally, educators had to travel to the Regional Education Service Agency for training, which was not only time-consuming but also disruptive to their daily routines.

The district needed a more flexible, efficient, and individualized approach to professional development. The existing solution was cumbersome, requiring educators to travel and miss valuable time in the classroom. Towns County needed a solution that allowed for on-demand, virtual learning to support the unique professional goals of its teachers and paraprofessionals.

After exploring various options, Towns County School District discovered SimpleK12, a platform that provided a robust catalog of professional development resources tailored to the needs of educators. SimpleK12 offered a user-friendly interface, a growing library of webinars and courses, and the ability to upload district-specific content, making it the ideal choice for Towns County.

Under the leadership of Stephanie Moss, the district’s curriculum/personnel director, Towns County integrated SimpleK12 into its professional development strategy. Educators across the district, from elementary to high school, now had access to a vast array of learning opportunities that they could engage with at their own pace, from the comfort of their homes or classrooms.

Since implementing SimpleK12, Towns County School District has seen significant improvements in the professional development process. Educators appreciate the 30-minute webinars that fit seamlessly into their busy schedules, and the platform’s ease of use has led to widespread adoption across the district.

Moss noted, “SimpleK12 is a worthwhile investment for our district because the content continues to grow. Knowing that the catalog is not complete is great.” This sentiment reflects the district’s satisfaction with the ongoing value SimpleK12 provides.

Moreover, the ability to offer individualized learning opportunities has empowered educators to pursue their professional goals more effectively, leading to better outcomes for students. The district has also realized cost savings by reducing the need for travel and allowing staff to participate in professional learning without leaving their schools.

Towns County School District’s partnership with SimpleK12 has transformed the way professional development is delivered, making it more accessible, efficient, and effective. This success story is a testament to the power of innovative solutions in addressing the unique challenges faced by educational institutions, regardless of their size.

Stephanie Moss shared, “The biggest advantage of SimpleK12 for Towns County Schools is the ability to have a catalog of on-demand professional learning topics that updates frequently. Our educators are more engaged and able to achieve their professional goals thanks to this flexible solution.”