Special Education Leadership Academy (SELDA)

Special Education Leadership Development Academy (SELDA) is a mentorship and professional learning program designed to support new and aspiring Special Education Directors. The academy is offered in partnership with the Division for Exceptional Children and the Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education (G CASE). For information about each session’s content contact Belinda Tiller (btiller@doe.k12.ga.us). Questions about registration should be directed to Tyra Mills (tyra.mills@doe.k12.ga.us) or Elise James, Outreach Program Specialist (ejames@doe.k12.ga.us).

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.

Locations for in-person sessions are listed below:
• July 8-July 9, 2026: Middle Georgia State University, 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206
• September 22-September 23, 2026: Georgia Department of Education, Room TBD
• November 18, 2026: Before GCASE. Hyatt Regency, 2 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401
• January 21, 2027: Middle Georgia State University, 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206, Room TBD
• February 11, 2027: Middle Georgia State University, 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206, Room TBD
• March 1, 2027: Before GCASE. The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA 30601

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

Secondary Contact: Tyra Mills - Tyra.Mills@doe.k12.ga