2026 Federal Programs Virtual Conference: Morning General Session
Recorded Webinar
Description:
Listen to State School Superintendent, Richard Woods; Chief of Staff, Christy Todd; Deputy Superintendent of Federal Programs, Shaun Owen; Associate Superintendent of Federal Programs, John Wight; State Director, Division for Exceptional Children, Charity Roberts; and Director of Federal Programs (ESSA), Brittan Ayers, for a general session focused on strengthening outcomes for all students through the strategic alignment of IDEA and ESSA programs. This session kicked off the Virtual Conference and created shared expectations for the concurrent sessions.
Duration: 1 hour
Intended Audience: District Leaders, Federal Programs Staff (General), School Leaders, Teacher Leaders
DOE Office: Federal Programs
Topics: Federal Programs, Special Education, Teacher and Leader Support and Development
Event Type: Recorded Webinar
Primary Contact: John Wight - jwight@doe.k12.ga.us
Secondary Contact: Charity Roberts - charity.roberts@doe.k12.ga.us
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Webinar URL: https://url.gadoe.org/ox8f
Date Recorded: Jun 02, 2026
Supporting Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) in Georgia
Reigniting Family Engagement: Roots, Reasons, and Resources
IDEA Fiscal Success: Aligning Student Needs, Budgets, and Resources
From Research to Reality: Bridging the Gap Between the Science of Reading
From Allocation to Outcomes: Maximizing Impact with Title I Funds
ESSA Formula Grants: Aligning Purpose, Use, and Impact
District Moves that Empower Principals as Instructional Leaders
Staying on Track: Timely Topics in IDEA General Supervision
IDEA Literacy Specially Designed Instruction
Federal Grant Cycles and Requirements: A Roadmap for ESSA and IDEA Programs
School and District Improvement Evaluating Program Impact
Parent Mentor Partnership Grant Requirements and LEA Match Opportunities
Maximizing the Impact of District Continuous Team Meetings
Maximizing Impact: Ensuring Professional Qualifications in Title I, Part A
Mathematics Learning Plans to Strengthen Core Instruction and Intervention
From Ledger to Evidence: Strengthening Fiscal Practices for Monitoring
Federal Programs (ESSA) Beyond Silos: ESSA Flexibility and Coordinated Plan
Cross-Divisional Systems that Strengthen Tier One Instruction
Beyond Title I: Maximizing Impact Across ESSA Titles IIA, IIIA, IVA, and VB
Are We Making a Difference? Evaluating IDEA and ESSA Program Impact
A Coordinated Approach to Transition Planning and Programming
Planning, Funding, and Delivering Equitable Services Under Title I & VIII