Let's Talk ELA, GA! for Leaders: September 2026 (Marietta City Schools)
Recorded Webinar

Description:
In this recorded September 10, 2026, session of Let’s Talk ELA, GA! for Leaders, special guests from Marietta City Schools share their adolescent literacy journey, highlighting the assessment decision framework that guides their work and the collaborative process behind its development. Hear from Deputy Superintendent Dr. Chuck Gardner, Structured Literacy Director Mary Hannah Gaddis, Secondary ELA Coordinator Pam Holman, and Middle Grades Instructional Coach & Secondary Literacy Support Lindsay Hodges. Explore how district leaders use assessment information to identify student needs, guide instructional decisions, and build a coherent approach to adolescent literacy.
Duration: 1 hour
Intended Audience: District Leaders, Instructional Coaches/Coordinators, School Leaders
DOE Office: Teaching & Learning
Topics: English Language Arts, Reading/Literacy
Event Type: Recorded Webinar
Primary Contact: Sarah Welch - sarah.welch@doe.k12.ga.us
Secondary Contact: Mari Moss - mari.moss@doe.k12.ga.us
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Webinar URL: https://url.gadoe.org/82ua
Date Recorded: Sep 10, 2026
