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FY26 Special Education School Administrator Academy (SESAA) Cohort 5
March 17
Description:
The purpose of SESAA is to build capacity around special education; support new and/or induction-level school-based leaders; strengthen collaborative relationships between school-based administrators, special education directors, and families; and provide coaching and collaboration in serving all students with disabilities in Georgia.
Sessions are as follows:
August 14, 2025: SESAA Kickoff
August 21, 2025: Special Education Law 101
August 26, 2025: Special Education Parental Rights, Complaints, and Due Process
August 29, 2025: Georgia Multi-Tiered System of Supports – Supporting All Students
September 4, 2025: FTE Back to Basics
September 9, 2025: Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
September 16, 2025: Integrating Math and Science Content for SWD
September 25, 2025: Special Education Discipline and Positive, Proactive Approaches
September 30, 2025: Integrating Social Studies and ELA Content for SWD
October 9, 2025: Continuum of Services
October 16, 2025: State Defined Alternate Diploma and Students with Cognitive Disabilities and GAA 2.0
October 21, 2025: Special Education LES Determinations and Significant Disproportionality
October 29, 2025: Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators
November 4, 2025: Master Scheduling for Elementary Schools
November 10, 2025: Master Scheduling for Middle Schools (9 a.m.)
November 10, 2025: Master Scheduling for High Schools (1 p.m.)
January 13, 2026: Being the Instructional Leader for Special Education
January 20, 2026: Chronic Absenteeism and Introduction to Check and Connect
February 3, 2026: Providing Supports for EL/SWD Dual Identification
February 12, 2026: What It Means to Be an LEA in an IEP Meeting
March 17, 2026: Building Relations with Families of SWD
If you are interested in joining as a cohort member and committed to attending all sessions above, please see the cohort registration in Additional Resources below.
Duration: 2 hours
Intended Audience: District Leaders, Federal Programs Staff (General), School Leaders, Special Education Teachers, Special Student Services Staff
DOE Office: Federal Programs
Topics: Federal Programs, Special Education, Special Student Services
Event Type: Event - Multiday
Delivery Mode(s): Virtual
Event will be recorded: Yes
Primary Contact: Debbie Reagin - debbie.reagin@doe.k12.ga.us
Secondary Contact: Charity Roberts - charity.roberts@doe.k12.ga.us
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