Rep. Carl Gilliard to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Montessori Schools’ “Preparing the Environment for Literacy” Conference

ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, will serve as a keynote speaker during Montessori Schools’ “Preparing the Environment for Literacy” conference on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at Savannah Arts Academy.

During his remarks, Rep. Gilliard will discuss House Bill 538, the Georgia Early Literacy Act, which was signed into law earlier this year.

The Montessori Schools’ “Preparing the Environment for Literacy” conference will take place from November 4 – 5, 2023, and conference sessions will focus on Montessori and the science of reading and ensuring every teacher is equipped with the tools and knowledge to teach students how to read. Teachers, administrators and parents from Georgia’s ten public Montessori schools will attend the conference.

WHO:             Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah)

WHAT:          Keynote Address During Montessori Schools’ Conference

WHEN:          Saturday, November 4, 2023

                        9:45 a.m.

WHERE:       Savannah Arts Academy

                        500 Washington Ave

Savannah, GA 31405

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