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Office of Federal Programs


The Georgia Department of Education, Office of Federal Programs provides technical assistance, program monitoring, and resources to local educational agencies (LEA) implementing federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) grants and Individuals with Disabilities Educatio​n Act (IDEA) grants.  Additionally, this office provides the necessary infrastructure to support local school districts in their efforts to provide special education-related services for students with disabilities and services and supports for English learners.​


 Contact Information


Shaun Owen
Deputy Superintendent
Federal Programs​
sowen@doe.k12.ga.us​



John Wight
Associate Superintendent​
Federal Programs
Phone: ​404-821-9741​