Policy and Partner Talks Webinar Series
About Policy & Partner Talks
The Policy & Partner Talks Webinar series features key partnerships that benefit Adult Education, discusses key policies, highlights valuable resources, and connects you with partners who can help your program and students thrive. Each session will tackle common myths, answer your questions, and leave you with simple, actionable steps to put what you’ve learned into practice to immediately benefit your program.
Upcoming Webinars
May 26th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Head Start
Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. On this Policy and Partner Talk, hear from Allison Setterlind, Georgia's Head Start State Collaboration Director, about Head Start in Georgia and how we can partner with Head Start to support parents in reaching their education and career goals.
June 16th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Georgia Council of Accountability Court Judges
The Georgia Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ) provides a unified framework that promotes and improves the quality, accessibility and administration of Accountability Courts. Accountability courts, also known as treatment courts, are judicially operated programs that serve individuals with diagnosed substance use disorders and/or behavioral or mental health disorders. In addition to individualized, evidence-based treatment, accountability courts also connect individuals to education and employment. On this webinar, learn more about Georgia's accountability courts, as well as how you can find and partner with accountability courts in your area to help individuals reach their education and career goals.
Past Webinars
February 17, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Featured Partner: Georgia Department of Public Health – Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Health Home Visiting Program (MIECHV)
The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program supports home visiting for expectant and new parents with children up to kindergarten entry age who live in communities that are at-risk for poor maternal and child health outcomes. Families choose to participate in home visiting programs, and partner with health, social service, and child development professionals to set and achieve goals that improve their health and well-being. In this Policy and Partner Talk, learn how your adult education program can collaborate with home visiting programs to help new parents achieve their educational and career goals while supporting their children’s growth and development.
January 22, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Featured Partner: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning: Helping Student Parents Find Child Care That Meets Their Needs
Resources for Student Parents
- Choosing Child Care Checklist
- Family Quality Rated FAQ
- Overview of DECAL Programs
- What is Quality Rated?
- Georgia Pre-K Postcard
- SEEDS Postcard
- CAPS 2Gen Student Parent Pilot
On this webinar, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL highlighted practical strategies to support student parents in accessing child care that meets their families’ needs.
Topics included:
- Understanding available early learning options, such as Quality Rated child care, Georgia Pre-K, Head Start, and more;
- Tips and resources from DECAL’s SEEDS Program for families of children with disabilities; and
- Guidance on connecting parents with the best programs and services for their circumstances
November 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Featured Partner: WorkSource Georgia – Rapid Response
Rapid Response, operated by WorkSource Georgia is a proactive and customized statewide service that helps Georgia employers:
• Avert layoffs, downsizing, and permanent closures;
• Receive immediate aid to affected companies and their affected workers.
• Access public and private resources to minimize disruptions associated with job loss; and
• Assist workers through the painful transitions associated with job loss
On this Policy and Partner Talk, learn more about Rapid Response, including how your adult education program can be a key partner in helping workers navigate job loss, and transition to their next career.
October 30, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Featured Partner: Georgia Department of Community Health – Georgia Pathways to CoverageTM
Georgia Pathways to CoverageTM is a new program to help low-income Georgians qualify for Medicaid who otherwise would not be eligible for traditional Medicaid. Pathways introduces a new Medicaid eligibility category in Georgia, increasing access to affordable, quality healthcare coverage for those in the state who don’t have it today. On this Policy and Partner Talk, learn more about Georgia Pathways to Coverage and how to connect students with this valuable resource as they work towards their education and career goals.
September 30, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Featured Partner: Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) serves Georgians with disabilities to empower them to live independently. As a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act core partner, GVRA can provide services and support for adult education students with disabilities as they work towards their education and career goals. During this webinar, learn more about available services and how to connect students with GVRA.
July 22, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Featured Partner: Division of Family and Children Services – Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) is monthly cash assistance program for low-income families with children under age 18. Join us to learn from the Division of Family and Children Services about how TANF can support eligible students as they work towards accomplishing their education and career goals.
May 21, 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Featured Partner: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning: CAPS (Child Care and Parent Services)
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning CAPS program assists low to no income families with the cost of child care. Recently, CAPS announced a student parent priority group to ensure student parents in adult education, technical college, and other workforce training and education programs have access to child care as they complete their education. During this webinar, learn more about how you can support student parents through CAPS.
April 1, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Featured Partner: Find Help Georgia
Find Help Georgia is an easy way to connect students with resources to help them succeed in their education and beyond. The platform features a comprehensive directory of resources, including housing, mental health, child care, legal needs, food, and more. During this webinar, learn more about how you can use Find Help to help your students accomplish their educational and career goals.
March 5, 2025 (Presented at the EAGLE Conference)
Featured Partner: Georgia Department of Community Supervision