FY26 Special Education Leadership Academy (SELDA)

The Special Education Leadership Development Academy (SELDA) provides monthly professional learning and mentorship for new (first and second year) Directors of Special Education in conjunction with the Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education (G-CASE). Contact Belinda Tiller (btiller@doe.k12.ga.us), Outreach Program Manager; or Elise James, Outreach Program Specialist (ejames@doe.k12.ga.us) for more information.

Locations for in-person sessions are listed below. All in-person sessions can be registered for from any one of the in-person sessions below. Virtual sessions must be registered for separately.
August 26, 2025: Middle State University, Macon, GA
October 21-22, 2025: 80 Cohen Walker Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088, Building B Rm 115
November 12, 2025: Before GCASE. Hyatt Regency, 2 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401
January 22, 2026: 80 Cohen Walker Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088, Building B Rm 115
February 26, 2026: 80 Cohen Walker Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088, Building B Rm 115
March 2, 2026: Before GCASE. The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA 30601

Important Notes:
To ensure appropriate arrangements can be made, requests for accommodations must be submitted through the registration process no later than two weeks prior to each meeting when registration closes. Please complete the Demographic Survey in Additional Resources below BEFORE registering for each SELDA session.

Primary Contact: Belinda Tiller - Belinda.Tiller@doe.k12.ga.us

Secondary Contact: Elise James - ejames@doe.k12.ga.us