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SUMMARY:Spellbound 2025 Scrabble Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Spellbound — the Scrabble Tournament hosted by Georgia Appleseed’s Young Professionals Council (YPC) — is back! \nCheck-in and the bar open at 5:30pm\, games begin at 6:30pm \nRegister Now! \nFor sponsorship opportunities\, contact Leah Mungo – lmungo@gaappleseed.org.
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/scrabble2025/
LOCATION:Bold Monk Brewing Co.\, 1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T090000
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SUMMARY:Uncover the Gaps: Free Virtual IEP Consultations for Parents (Clinic 1)
DESCRIPTION:Does your child have an IEP? Do you fully understand what’s in it—and whether it meets your child’s needs?\nWe’re here to help you uncover the gaps. \nGeorgia Appleseed’s “Uncover the Gaps” Online Clinic is a free resource for parents navigating the special education system. We’re offering 30-minute\, one-on-one virtual consultations with a trained special education advocate to help you better understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). \n💬 What to Expect:\nDuring your session\, a trained advocate will: \n\nReview your child’s current IEP\nDiscuss your concerns\nProvide tailored guidance and next steps\n\n📝 How to Participate:\nTo register\, you’ll need to: \n\nChoose your preferred date: June 12\, 16\, or 18\nSubmit your child’s current IEP and a brief description of your concerns\nRegister using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/EJWn0iUEET\n\n📄 Learn More:\n\nDownload the IEP Clinic Flyer\nHave questions? Email us at: fair@gaappleseed.org\n\nSpace is limited—sign up today to get the support you need to advocate for your child! \nNOTE: For children in foster care\, please contact DFCS at https://epac.dhs.ga.gov/#/referral-program
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/iep-clinic1/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Appleseed":MAILTO:lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org
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SUMMARY:Uncover the Gaps: Free Virtual IEP Consultations for Parents (Clinic 2)
DESCRIPTION:Does your child have an IEP? Do you fully understand what’s in it—and whether it meets your child’s needs?We’re here to help you uncover the gaps. \nGeorgia Appleseed’s “Uncover the Gaps” Online Clinic is a free resource for parents navigating the special education system. We’re offering 30-minute\, one-on-one virtual consultations with a trained special education advocate to help you better understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). \n💬 What to Expect:\nDuring your session\, a trained advocate will: \n\n\nReview your child’s current IEP \n\n\nDiscuss your concerns \n\n\nProvide tailored guidance and next steps \n\n\n📝 How to Participate:\nTo register\, you’ll need to: \n\n\nChoose your preferred date: June 12\, 16\, or 18 \n\n\nSubmit your child’s current IEP and a brief description of your concerns \n\n\nRegister using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/EJWn0iUEET \n\n\n📄 Learn More:\n\n\nDownload the IEP Clinic Flyer \n\n\nHave questions? Email us at: fair@gaappleseed.org \n\n\nSpace is limited—sign up today to get the support you need to advocate for your child! \nNOTE: For children in foster care\, please contact DFCS at https://epac.dhs.ga.gov/#/referral-program
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/iep_clinic2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Appleseed":MAILTO:lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
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SUMMARY:Uncover the Gaps: Free Virtual IEP Consultations for Parents (Clinic 3)
DESCRIPTION:Does your child have an IEP? Do you fully understand what’s in it—and whether it meets your child’s needs?We’re here to help you uncover the gaps. \nGeorgia Appleseed’s “Uncover the Gaps” Online Clinic is a free resource for parents navigating the special education system. We’re offering 30-minute\, one-on-one virtual consultations with a trained special education advocate to help you better understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). \n💬 What to Expect:\nDuring your session\, a trained advocate will: \n\n\nReview your child’s current IEP \n\n\nDiscuss your concerns \n\n\nProvide tailored guidance and next steps \n\n\n📝 How to Participate:\nTo register\, you’ll need to: \n\n\nChoose your preferred date: June 12\, 16\, or 18 \n\n\nSubmit your child’s current IEP and a brief description of your concerns \n\n\nRegister using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/EJWn0iUEET \n\n\n📄 Learn More:\n\n\nDownload the IEP Clinic Flyer \n\n\nHave questions? Email us at: fair@gaappleseed.org \n\n\nSpace is limited—sign up today to get the support you need to advocate for your child! \nNOTE: For children in foster care\, please contact DFCS at https://epac.dhs.ga.gov/#/referral-program
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/iep_clinic3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Appleseed":MAILTO:lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T120000
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SUMMARY:GECC Summer 2025 Convening
DESCRIPTION:Supporting School Climate & Child Well-Being in Middle Georgia\nJuly 30\, 2025 in Macon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin educators\, community leaders\, and behavioral health providers in Macon for a special event led by the Georgia Education Climate Coalition (GECC). We’ll share ideas\, explore new data\, and build partnerships to support school climate and child well-being across Middle Georgia. \nThe program will include: \n\nA panel discussion with local and state experts sharing data and solutions\nMorgan Stinson\, Director of Behavioral Health Services & Integration\, Community Health Care Systems\nJuli Alligood\, Executive Director\, Middle Georgia RESA\nEve Byrd\, The Carter Center Mental Health Program\nLayla Fitzgerald\, Director of Community Programs\, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities\nUpdates on positive behavioral interventions and mental health supports\nNetworking opportunities to connect and collaborate\nPre-meeting reception & youth art exhibit: See Me: Pieces of Life from Youth In Care\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \nMill Hill Community Arts Center \n213 Clinton St. \nMacon\, GA 31217\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \nWednesday\, July 30\, 2025 \n12:00-12:30PM – Refreshments\, Networking\, and Exhibit \n12:30-2:00 PM – Program/Meeting \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by July 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nWe encourage in person attendance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice | 1600 Parkwood Circle Suite 200 | Atlanta\, GA 30339 US
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/gecc-2025july/
LOCATION:Mill Hill Community Arts Center\, 213 Clinton St.\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,GECC
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Appleseed":MAILTO:lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org
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SUMMARY:GHHC Summer 2025 Convening
DESCRIPTION:July 31 in Macon\, Georgia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendar\, and plan to join friends and fellow housing advocates July 31 in Macon for the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition (GHHC) Summer Convening. \nGeorgia Appleseed and Enterprise Community Partners will facilitate the meeting to include: \n\nA Macon-Bibb County Housing Resource panel with :\nMike Austin\, Executive Director\, Macon Housing Authority\nIvy Hall\, Executive Director\, Macon Area Habitat for Humanity\nShawn Stafford\, President\, Stafford Builders & Consultants\nModerator: Natalie Bouyett\, Executive Director\, Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund\nSpotlight on Enterprise’s policy report on state and local housing trust funds by Beth Stephens\, Director\, State and Local Policy Southeast\, Enterprise Community Partners\nNetworking opportunities\nPre-meeting reception and art exhibit: See Me: Pieces of Life from Youth In Care – Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \nThursday\, July 31\, 2025 \nGHHC Meeting: 2PM – 3:30PM \nRefreshments & Exhibit: 1 – 1:45PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \nMill Hill Community Arts Center \n213 Clinton St. \nMacon\, GA 31217\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP by July 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nWe encourage in person attendance.
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/ghhc-2025july/
LOCATION:Mill Hill Community Arts Center\, 213 Clinton St.\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:GHHC
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Appleseed":MAILTO:lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
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SUMMARY:Education & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of education and celebration! \nAs part of our 20th anniversary celebration\, we present Professor Tanya Washington who will moderate a compelling panel\, From Home to Classroom: Protecting Children’s Rights” exploring the intersection of school climate and safety\, juvenile justice\, family support\, and housing policy—all through the lens of children’s constitutional rights. \nWednesday Oct 22: \n\nPanel Discussion 3:30-5:30\nHappy Hour 5:30-7:30\n\nLocation: Southern Company – 30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30308 \nRSVP to by October 17th
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/education-celebration/
LOCATION:Southern Company\, 30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Appleseed":MAILTO:lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
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SUMMARY:Georgia Healthy Housing Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:January 21\, 2026\nThe Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition invite advocates\, partners\, and community members to the Healthy Housing Day at the Capitol. RSVP here! \nHealthy Housing Day at the Capitol is an education and outreach day bringing together members of the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition\, lawmakers\, and community partners to highlight the importance of safe\, affordable\, and healthy housing across Georgia. As the 2026 General Assembly begins\, the event will focus on sharing real stories\, data\, and people-centered solutions\, while lifting up the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition as a trusted statewide resource on housing and its impacts on Georgia families. A press conference starting at 11:00 AM will highlight coalition priorities for the 2026 legislative session. \nFor questions or more information\, please contact us at ghhc@gaappleseed.org
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/healthy-housing-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Georgia State Capitol\, Capitol Sq SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30334
CATEGORIES:GHHC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
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SUMMARY:Special Education Free Training
DESCRIPTION:Free Special Education Training: Demystifying the IEP and 504 Process \nNavigating special education can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. Join Georgia Appleseed’s FAIR Team for a free\, in-depth training designed to help families better understand the IEP and 504 process. \nThis session includes a 1-hour presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A. \nWhether you’re new to special education or preparing for an upcoming school meeting\, this training can give you practical information and tools to advocate confidently for your child. \nDate: March 18Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PMLocation: Clayton County Police Department7911 North McDonough St.Jonesboro\, GA 30236 \nDrinks and snacks will be provided. \nSpace may be limited — register today to secure your spot. Register here.Questions? Contact FAIR@gaappleseed.org
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/clayton-county-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T153000
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SUMMARY:School Discipline Training
DESCRIPTION:A Tribunal Process Refresher (CLE Available) \nGeorgia Appleseed and Troutman Pepper Locke invite attorneys and advocates to join a practical training on Georgia’s school discipline tribunal process. \nThis CLE session will provide an overview of the school discipline process and key legal protections for students with disabilities. Participants will gain a refresher on manifestation determination reviews (MDRs)\, learn the legal standards governing disciplinary hearings\, and leave with practical advocacy tools they can use immediately when working with families. \nThis training is ideal for attorneys who want to strengthen their understanding of school discipline cases and build confidence advocating for students in tribunal proceedings. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nUnderstand the school discipline process and Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs)\nLearn the key legal standards and protections for students with disabilities\nGain practical advocacy tools you can use with families\nEarn CLE credit while building confidence handling school discipline cases\n\nEvent Details\nDate: March 24\, 2026Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM \nThis session will be hosted in partnership with Troutman Pepper Locke. \nRegister\nScan the QR code on the event graphic or register through the link below. \n[Register for the Training] \nFor questions about this event\, please contact:FAIR@gaappleseed.org
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/school-discipline-training/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T204333Z
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SUMMARY:Special Education Free Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Special Education Free Clinic – Clayton County Families \nParents and guardians seeking assistance with their child’s IEP or 504 Plan are invited to attend a free\, 30-minute individual consultation with a special education advocate from Georgia Appleseed’s FAIR Team. \nThis clinic is designed to support Clayton County families by offering personalized guidance and practical recommendations. During each consultation\, families will: \n\nReview their child’s current IEP or 504 Plan\nDiscuss specific concerns\, priorities\, and goals\nReceive clear action steps to prepare for upcoming school meetings\n\nDate: March 25Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (30-minute appointments)Location: Clayton County Police Department7911 North McDonough St.Jonesboro\, GA 30236 \nParticipants are asked to bring a copy of their child’s current IEP or 504 Plan. Appointments are limited to one per family. Light refreshments will be provided. \nAdvance registration is required\, as space is limited. Register here. \nFor additional information\, please contact: FAIR@gaappleseed.org
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/clayton-county-clinic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
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SUMMARY:Roaring for Justice 2026
DESCRIPTION:Where: The Foundry \n916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW \nAtlanta\, GA 30318 \nWhen: \n5:30pm – VIP Reception for event sponsors (by invitation) \n6:30pm – Event opens for all guests \nTickets: There are no paper tickets\, but all attendees must purchase tickets to confirm their spot be able to check in. Confirmed guests and attendees who received a ticket as part of a sponsorship package will be able to check in under their own name. \nRegistration: If you already have purchased a ticket\, or you are attending as part of a sponsorship\, please register ahead of time to make it easier and faster to check in upon arrival. \nAttire: Cocktail \nDirections and Parking: Click here for directions. Parking at the Foundry is free. We encourage carpooling and ride sharing where possible. \nQuestions? Contact Liz McDaniel at lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org or by phone 678-336-7238.
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/roaring-for-justice-2026/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 916 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW Ste 11\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Appleseed":MAILTO:lmcdaniel@gaappleseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T143000
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CREATED:20260402T183942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184850Z
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SUMMARY:GECC & GHHC Joint Coalition Convening
DESCRIPTION:Stable Homes\, Strong Schools: A Cross-Sector Conversation on Child Outcomes\nWhen: May 14\, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch and networking \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Meeting and panel \n  \nWhere: Henry County Chamber of Commerce \n1709 Highway 20 West \nMcDonough\, GA 30253 \n  \nRegistration: Please click here or scan the QR code below to RSVP. \n \nQuestions? Contact Fatima Santillan at fsantillan@gaappleseed.org. \n  \nHosted by the Georgia Education Climate Coalition (GECC) and the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition (GHHC).
URL:https://gaappleseed.org/event/gecc-ghhc-joint-coalition-convening/
LOCATION:Henry County Chamber of Commerce\, 1709 Highway 20 West\, McDonough\, GA\, 30253\, United States
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