Understanding the Redesigned Georgia Milestones ELA Assessment

• Join the GaDOE Assessment team for the latest updates pertaining to the redesigned Georgia Milestones English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, aligned with Georgia’s K-12 ELA Standards. Topics will include test design, item types, writing rubrics, and availability of resources. 

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Georgia Literacy Academy- Literacy for K-3 Electives Courses

• The content in Every Classroom Counts: Georgia Literacy Academy for K-3 Electives Courses were designed especially for electives teachers of K-3rd grade students and meets the professional learning requirements of the Georgia Early Literacy Act for this group of teachers. 

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Literacy Coach Network

• The Literacy Coach Network (LCN) is a collaborative undertaking by GaDOE Literacy Team and Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language & Literacy to provide all of Georgia’s literacy coaches with a space to explore new topics and collaborate with their coaching colleagues. For the 2025-26 school year, each session will include content drawn from Florida Center for Reading Research’s (FCRR) Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching modules.

• Dates: January 7th, February 4th, March 4th, May 5th, June 3rd

• Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

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Let's Talk Testing

• The GaDOE Assessment Development team invites leaders throughout the state to join a virtual professional learning series designed to build understanding of the Georgia Student Assessment Program. Each session will focus on a specific assessment topic and also allow time for attendees to ask questions about Georgia’s assessments. These sessions will not be recorded, and registration is required.

  • February 6, 2026: Scoring Process for ELA Writing Tasks

  • March 6, 2026: Interpreting Test Scores

  • May 8, 2026: Accessing and Using Test Scores and Reports

• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

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ELA Graduation Guidance Open Office Hours

• Each session will begin with a 20-minute update of a key topic related to the new guidance.  The remainder of the hour will be dedicated to open Q&A, allowing participants to ask questions, seek clarification, and share feedback and examples of what their district is doing. Since these are open sessions, feel free to drop in as best meets your schedule.

• Dates: 

  • January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, May 11th, June 8th

• Time: 12:00 PM  - 1:00 PM

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FY26  Federal Programs 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. 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.

• Dates:
  January 20, 2026: Carryover Budgets and Mid-Year Allocation Adjustments
  February 17, 2026: Identifying Needs with Stakeholder Input, FY27 CLIP
  March 24, 2026: Equitable Services Spring Updates
  April 21, 2026: Ongoing Monitoring, Implementation/Effectiveness, FY27 CLIP
  May 19, 2026: Year End Closeout

• Time:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

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Let's Talk ELA, GA! for Teachers

• Join the Georgia DOE ELA team for Let’s Talk ELA, GA! for Teachers, a new virtual professional learning series designed to support Georgia’s classroom educators with the implementation of Georgia’s K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) Standards. Each interactive session will engage participants with a different focus. Through dialogue and shared expertise, participants will build a stronger understanding of how to implement the standards effectively. Teachers will leave with practical resources and a deeper understanding of how to bring the new standards to life in their classrooms. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and create! Let’s get the conversation started!

• Dates: 

  • January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, April 14th, May 12th, June 9th (4:00-5:00 p.m.)

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Let's Talk ELA, GA!

• The Georgia Department of Education English Language Arts content team invites leaders throughout the state to join a virtual professional learning series to prepare for the implementation of Georgia’s K-12 English Language Arts Standards. Important updates will be provided monthly to support leaders. There will be time set aside monthly for attendees to ask questions pertaining to the standards. These sessions will not be recorded, and registration is required.

• Dates: January 15th, February 12th, March 12th, April 16th, May 14th, June 11th 

• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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The Craft Lab: Blending the Science of Standards with the Craft of Teaching

• The Craft Lab is a hands-on English language arts (ELA) professional learning series designed to bring Georgia’s K-12 ELA Standards to life for secondary (grades 6-12) educators. Each session models the structure of the newly released ELA Instructional Framework. Presenters Dr. Emily Lott and Dr. Courtney Peck will lead participants in blending standards from the Language, Texts, and Practices domains when designing instruction to create one cohesive learning experience.

• Dates: January 21st, February 25th, March 25th, April 22nd

• Time: 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM 

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