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