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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