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2026
Friday, February 27th
12:00 AM

2026 Conference Program

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Campus, COE Building

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Presentation Materials Available

9:00 AM

Keynote Speaker

Todd Williford, Bryan County Schools

Room 1120

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

10:00 AM

Changing the Narrative: Developing Learner Profiles for Culturally Sustaining Instruction

Rachael L. Smith, Georgia Southern University
Kathi Maxwell, Georgia Southern University
Kyle Farmer, Georgia Southern University

Room 3153

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Creating Accessible and Welcoming IEP Meetings: Empowering Teachers to Partner with Parents

Barbara Serianni, Georgia Southern University
Nedra Cossa, Georgia Southern University

Room 3151

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

From Surviving to Thriving: Equipping Induction SPED Teachers for Success

Jamita Cobb

Room 3152

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Learning With Robotics: Engaging Students of All Abilities With Robotics Integrated Instruction

George Drew Herring, Georgia Southern University
Shelli Casler-Failing, Georgia Southern University

Room 3150

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

10:50 AM

Middle/High School Annotation Strategies

Janel Smith
Kayla Martin

Room 3153

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Open Mic Night: Questions for Administrators

Mike Yawn
Rob Lindsey

Room 3150

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Seeing Success: Using Video Modeling to Teach Social and Academic Skills

Jane E. Strong, Middle Georgia State University

Room 3151

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Social-Emotional Learning: CORE SEL Cycle

Tiesha Cobin
Jamita Cobb

Room 3151

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

What to Expect Your First Three Years from an Administrator

Mike Yawn
Rob Lindsey

Room 3150

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

11:40 AM

Beyond the Vocabulary List: Meaningful Vocabulary Practices for Secondary Classrooms

Janel Smith

Room 3153

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Tech-Enabled Accommodations: Supporting Diverse Learners

Brandilyn Stroup
CC Bailey

Room 3152

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Understanding How Psychoeducation Evaluations Impact Instruction Tools and Practices

Amanda K. Stallworth, Independent
Tyra M. Simon, Independent
Natalie Nolberto, Independent

Room 3151

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

12:25 PM

Come and Learn How To Differentiate Instruction and Assessment

John Hobe Dr., Georgia Southern University

Room 3151

12:25 PM - 1:00 PM

Improving Math IEP Goals Through the Phases of Learning Framework

Danielle Morsching, Georgia Southern University

Room 3152

12:25 PM - 1:00 PM

Vocabulary and Student Led Notes Initiative

Luke CD Johnson, Georgia Southern University
Janel Smith

Room 3153

12:25 PM - 1:00 PM