FY27 Federal Programs (ESSA and IDEA) Timely Talks

Each monthly Timely Talks session features GaDOE Federal Programs staff providing timely guidance on upcoming grant cycle topics. Federal programs leaders are encouraged to register and participate in this series, which addresses overarching, timely topics relevant to all programs, including equitable services. While live attendance is encouraged, sessions are recorded and available later in the GaDOE Community Professional Learning Catalog. Sessions highlight a main topic, allow time for emerging grant cycle updates, and include a dedicated question and answer segment.

Sessions are as follows:
July 21, 2026 – Use of Funds/Funding Plans, Family Engagement, Equitable Services
August 18, 2026 – FY26 Completion Reports, Budgeting, Family Engagement, Equitable Services
September 22, 2026 – Budgeting, Family Engagement, Equitable Services
October 20, 2026 – Professional Qualifications, Family Engagement, Equitable Services
November 17, 2026 – Drawing Down Funds, Family Engagement, Equitable Services
December 15, 2026 – Ongoing Monitoring, FY27 CLIP Progress Monitoring, Equitable Services
January 19, 2027 – Carryover Budgets, Mid-Year Allocation Adjustments, Equitable Services
February 16, 2027 – Carryover Budgets, Identifying Needs, Family Engagement, Equitable Services
March 23, 2027 – Building Plans, FY28 CLIP Highlights/Resources
April 20, 2027 – Ongoing Monitoring, FY27 CLIP Progress Monitoring, Equitable Services
May 18, 2027 – Evaluating Plans, Year-End Close Out, Family Engagement, Equitable Services

Primary Contact: Beth Parks - beth.parks@doe.k12.ga.us

Secondary Contact: Brittan Ayers - brittan.ayers@doe.k12.ga.us