Georgia Business Education Association

BEFORE YOU GO. Join us 8am to 11am, TOMORROW MORNING to close out the conference with a round table discussion, certificate distrubution, and FREE breakfast.

Congratulations to our lucky winners from today’s luncheon!

Our conference attendees showing off their improv skills while learning strategies to engage and laugh with their students in their classrooms.

We are honored to have J. Cornelius George, our keynote speaker, show us how to L.A.U.G.H. in our classrooms and engage students. Special thanks to Lynn Wilson and the CTAE Resource Network for sponsoring our luncheon today.

We are excited to see all of our Business & Computer Science teachers learning to Lead, Advocate, Uplift, Grow & Heighten (LAUGH) at the 2022 GBEA Conference

It's go time!

Happy L.A.U.G.H eve! We get started bright and early TOMORROW morning! We look forward to seeing you all Tomorrow - Friday

It's OFFICIAL! L.A.U.G.H. is 5 days away! We look forward to seeing you all at the beautiful Evergreen Lakeside Resort Mountain. Sept 27th-30th

It's OFFICIAL! L.A.U.G.H. is 8 days away! We look forward to seeing you all at the beautiful Evergreen Lakeside Resort Mountain. Sept 27th-30th

We're getting excited and have been reminiscing about conferences in years past. How many years have you been coming? Do you still use techniques or projects in your classroom that you discovered at a past conference? Keynote speakers that inspired you? Friendships and bonds formed at conference? We'd love to hear those memories in the comments!

It's OFFICIAL! L.A.U.G.H. is 30 days away! We look forward to seeing you all at the beautiful Evergreen Lakeside Resort Mountain. Sept 27th-30th

Event Registration/Payment Deadline September 1st, 2022
Regular Registration: $375

Conference Location:
Evergreen Resort
Stone Mountain Marriott
4021 Lakeview Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Think you know Stone Mountain? Look again 😎😍

Event Registration/Payment Deadline September 1st
Regular Registration: $375

Conference Location:
Evergreen Resort
Stone Mountain Marriott
4021 Lakeview Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Registration IS NOW OPEN!

​Conference will be IN PERSON ONLY

-First 50 to register and pay will receive a LAUGH t-shirt
-First 100 will be entered into a drawing for a special &
unbelievable gift package!
-First 175 will receive a Conference Swag Bag with goodies!

Registration/Payment Deadline September 1st
Regular Registration: $375

Conference Location:
Evergreen Resort
Stone Mountain Marriott
4021 Lakeview Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Click here to BOOK YOUR RESERVATION NOW!
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​Last day to book at discounted rate is 9/6/22

It's that time of year again! This year we are completely face to face and YOU...DON'T...WANT...TO...MISS...THIS ONE!

Join us as we welcome Keynote Speaker J.Cornelius George! He has provided comedic relief at various comedy clubs, churches, family reunions, and educational facilities. He has also performed with several industry leading comedians. He's a whole vibe! Fun, energetic, insightful, and an insanely funny comic.

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Who Should Attend the Conference?
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All Business and Computer Science teachers, CTAE Directors and Supervisors, WBL Coordinators, and other educators passionate about finding relevant, successful practices are invited to attend!
-Curriculum Updates
-Career Cluster Coverage
-Class Projects & Free Resources for the classroom
-BEST Practices from the BEST Classrooms
-Industry Practices from Business Professionals
-FBLA: A Co-Curricular Piece
-Differentiation in the Classroom
-Technology Tools
-Active Learning Strategies
-Employability Skills and Activities

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First 50 to register and pay will receive a LAUGH t-shirt
First 100 will be entered into a drawing for a special & unbelievable gift package!
First 175 will receive a Conference Swag Bag with goodies!

Registration/Payment Deadline September 1st
Registration: $375

Congratulations to all of our schools who earned their Industry Certification this school year.

Congratulations to our 2022 Outstanding CTAE Administrator, Brenna Taylor from Berrien High School

Congratulations to our 2022 Teacher of the Year, Jasmine El-Jourbagy from Newton College and Career Academy!

Congratulations to our 2022 New Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Head from Hawkinsville High School

GBEA FBLA Scholarship Application

We have several FBLA Scholarships available! Please take just a few minutes to complete the form linked below and nominate your best students!
https://forms.gle/oqDJ9gg4xLZcAgJw7

Eligibility Requirements/Documentation:
1. Applicant must be a graduating senior.
2. Applicant must have completed a BCS pathway.
3. Applicant must provide a current, official transcript showing at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
4. Applicant must submit a resume that demonstrates participation in FBLA/PBL and community service.
5. Applicant must include two letters of recommendation (one must come from the chapter adviser).
6. Applicant must submit proof of application/acceptance to a postsecondary institution.
Please send all required documentation to GBEA Awards Chairperson, Elnora Hill at [email protected]. The deadline has been extended to March 31st.

GBEA FBLA Scholarship Application

GBEA Nomination Form

The deadline for the GBEA award nominations have been extended!
We are blessed in Georgia to have SO many fantastic business and computer science educators in classrooms across the state. Now is the time to recognize you (or your colleague down the hall) for all the hard work and dedication to teaching business and computer science. We have extended the deadline for the award nominations to Monday, February 14th. We want YOU to submit a nomination for one of these awards. Nominate yourself, a colleague, a business partner/advisory board committee member, CTAE administrator, and a career guidance counselor to help us promote GBEA and the impact we have on students in CTAE pathways.
Award winners will be announced at our GBEA Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon at the GACTE Summer Conference in Jekyll Island on June 12th. Also, the applications for each award winner will be submitted for consideration for the GACTE state-level awards.

To submit a nomination, please use this link to our GBEA Award Nomination Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJTky0HghI5UYoxwjqGlDh9rEZycpGXJp_ewiJSnDgZCjCKQ/viewform
The award categories and eligibility requirements are as follows:
Teacher of the Year:
Eligibility: Individual GBEA members who are currently employed as full-time classroom teachers in a Business and Computer Science program. Contributions and achievements on which the nomination is based should have been within the past ten years. The nominee also should have been a member of GBEA, GACTE/ACTE for at least the past five consecutive years.

Outstanding Teacher in Community Service:
Eligibility: Individual GBEA members who are currently employed as full-time classroom teachers in a Business and Computer Science program are eligible recipients for this award. Nominees must be classroom teachers at the time of nomination and winner must be a classroom teacher at the time of award presentation. Contributions and achievements on which the nomination is based should have been made within the past five years. The nominee also should have been a member of GBEA and GACTE/ACTE for at least the past three consecutive years.

New Teacher of the Year:
Eligibility: Individual GBEA members who are currently employed as full-time classroom teachers in a Business and Computer Science program. Contributions and achievements on which the nomination is based should have been within the past ten years. The nominee also should have been a member of GBEA and GACTE/ACTE for at least the past three consecutive years or each year of teaching.

Outstanding Business & Computer Science Post-Secondary Educator:
Eligibility: Individual GACTE members who are currently employed as full-time baccalaureate business and computer science educators and other individuals involved in career and technical education other than full-time classroom teachers are eligible for this award. The nominee also should have been a unified member of GACTE and affiliate.

Outstanding Career Technical and Agricultural Education Administrator:
Eligibility: Individual GACTE members who are currently employed as full-time CTAE administrators other than full-time classroom teachers are eligible recipients for this award. The nominee also should have been a unified member of GACTE and affiliate.

Outstanding Career Guidance Counselors:
Eligibility: Individual GACTE members who are currently employed as school guidance counselors in education other than full-time classroom teachers are eligible recipients for this award. The nominee should have been a unified member of GACTE and affiliate.

Outstanding Business Partnership:
Eligibility: Businesses who have partnered with a Business and Computer Science program working with students, teachers, or schools throughout the year. Any GBEA member may nominate. Please include description of partnership, accomplishments, and impact.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJTky0HghI5UYoxwjqGlDh9rEZycpGXJp_ewiJSnDgZCjCKQ/viewform

GBEA Nomination Form

Thank you to everyone who attended the GBEA 2021 conference both at home and in person. We have had such an amazing time!!

Be sure to check out our virtual sessions tomorrow morning 9am-10:45 and join us from 11:00am-12:00pm for our business meeting and prize session. You could win!

We will grab box lunches on the way out. See you at 11:00!

All sessions will be VIRTUAL ON FRIDAY. Enjoy presenters and participate in sessions poolside, from the lounge, or from the comfort of your own room.

We are So excited to start learning, teaching, and engaging with you. GBEA events start TODAY!

GBEA RAISE STARTS TOMORROW! ARE YOU AS EXCITED AS WE ARE!? 🤩🤩

Download or screenshot this official 2021 conference schedule to share with peers and have on hand for quick reference.

3 days.....3 days!!!! GBEA RAISE starts on TUESDAY, Sept 21st! We are SO excited to welcome you all (virtually and in person).

Breakdown sessions will be hosted during these times. The final schedule will be posted Monday. We can't wait to see you!!

You're reading correctly! We are officially 7 Days away from the start of GBEA RAISE 2021!
TUESDAY SEPT 21st is RESORT CHECK IN DAY starting at 4:00pm

IT ALL GOES DOWN NEXT TUESDAY! ARE YOU READY?

You're reading correctly! We are officially 10 Days away from the start of GBEA RAISE 2021!

TUESDAY SEPT 21st is RESORT CHECK IN DAY starting at 4:00pm

GOOD NEWS! You asked for it, so you have it! Virtual Registration Deadline Has Been Extended to FRIDAY, SEPT 17th!

The deadline for In-Person Registration has passed (the 7th) but virtual is STILL OPEN!

Note: This is a HARD DEADLINE. Tickets for V.R. will close on Sept 17th🤩.

The September 1st registration deadline is quickly approaching!

Face-to-face or Virtual option still available.

Click the link to register >>> https://whova.com/portal/registration/inper4_202105/

HEADS UP! Registration deadline quickly approaching!

Registration is officially open. Face-to-face or Virtual option available
Who Should Attend the Conference?
​All Business and Computer Science teachers, CTAE Directors and Supervisors, WBL Coordinators, and other educators passionate about finding relevant, successful practices are invited to attend!
-Curriculum Updates
-Career Cluster Coverage
-Class Projects & Free Resources for the classroom
-BEST Practices from the BEST Classrooms
-Industry Practices from Business Professionals
-FBLA: A Co-Curricular Piece
-Differentiation in the Classroom
-Technology Tools
-Active Learning Strategies
-Employability Skills and Activities

Click the link to register >>> https://whova.com/portal/registration/inper4_202105/

ATTENTION: Room Reservations Are Going Fast!

To reserve a room for the conference, call the Brasstown Resort & Spa at 1-800-201-3205.

Rooms are almost booked up, so make sure you call today!

Address: 6321 Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582

For more information about the AMAZING resort, visit:
https://www.brasstownvalley.com/

Registration is officially open. Face-to-face or Virtual option available

Who Should Attend the Conference?
​All Business and Computer Science teachers, CTAE Directors and Supervisors, WBL Coordinators, and other educators passionate about finding relevant, successful practices are invited to attend!
-Curriculum Updates
-Career Cluster Coverage
-Class Projects & Free Resources for the classroom
-BEST Practices from the BEST Classrooms
-Industry Practices from Business Professionals
-FBLA: A Co-Curricular Piece
-Differentiation in the Classroom
-Technology Tools
-Active Learning Strategies
-Employability Skills and Activities

Click the link to register >>> https://whova.com/portal/registration/inper4_202105/

GBEA Annual Conference 2021: RAISE Registration

Regitration is now open for the 2021 RAISE conference! We look forward to seeing you there!

GBEA Annual Conference 2021: RAISE Registration GBEA Annual Conference 2021: RAISE Registration

The Schedule is out! and registration is officially open.

Click the link below to register for this year's amazing GBEA conference. We can't wait to see you all!

https://whova.com/portal/registration/inper4_202105/

64 Days left and the excitement it building! Would you like to lead a breakout session at our 2021 GBEA RAISE Conference? We Want You! Please consider sharing some of your awesome knowledge with your fellow educators! If you would like to present and lead one of the breakout sessions, please message us here on FB for details

Congratulations to GBEA member Tracy Waters who was just named the 2021 GACTE New Teacher of the Year!

GBEA BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION

Are you wanting to be sure your ideas are heard and implemented at conferences?? We have the perfect opportunity for you! GBEA now has positions open. Please click on the link to see the positions/descriptions available. https://forms.gle/FTjc2yFCYErP87Tf6
Applications must be completed by May 1st.

GBEA BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION Thank you so much for considering playing a larger role in your organization. We appreciate your dedication!

GBEA FBLA-PBL Scholarships

Are you wanting to be sure your ideas are heard and implemented at conferences?? We have the perfect opportunity for you! GBEA now has positions open. Please click on the link to see the positions/descriptions available. https://forms.gle/FTjc2yFCYErP87Tf6
Applications must be completed by May 1st.

The student GBEA FBLA Scholarship deadline has been extended! Please send this to your FBLA seniors that could benefit from this wonderful scholarship! http://www.gbea-online.org/fbla-pbl-scholarship.html Be sure the students know the application deadline has been extended and must be completed by May 1st.

GBEA FBLA-PBL Scholarships ​General Information Students must be nominated by individuals who are current members of GACTE AND GBEA. Each qualified member may nominate one graduating senior who demonstrates success through...

Woohoo! That was a great conference! Thank you all for attending, presenting, and participating! Certificates have been sent! They should be arriving in your inbox very soon!
(Don't see yours? Check your spam or junk folder.)

We hope to see you in person next year!!!!!!!!!!

The conference just went from real good to WOW, great!
Kevin H. Hart County High School

Congratulations attendees! You will receive a $5 gift card from Tremendous!!!!!

You guys did a great job!
Dianna J
DCSS - Douglas County High School

I had great sessions!
Angela L
Kendrick High School

W!se | Working in Support of Education

Thank you for hosting such a great virtual conference.
Michael Castrilli
https://www.wise-ny.org/

W!se | Working in Support of Education