Cherokee County School District offers comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years. Children from birth to age three with disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services. All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and is provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law. CCSD's Department of Special Education and Section 504 welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with parents to address concerns. If you have concerns regarding your child's 504 or IEP, please start by contacting your child's school. If you have contacted your child's school and continue to have concerns, please contact: Department of Special Education at 770.704.4315
RESOURCES
Identification of a Parent - Under IDEA and Section 504
Information for Parents Regarding Special Education
Parent University
Information Agency Fair 2022 Resources
Records Requests
Child Find
Preschool Special Needs Program
Making Sure Your Elementary School Child Starts On A Path Towards High School Graduation
Dispute Resolution
- CADRE: The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (cadreworks.org)
Section 504
HELPFUL EXTERNAL LINKS
For Special Education information in Georgia:
Georgia Department of Education Special Education Manual: Implementation Manual
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Support, information services and training, and leadership opportunities for families who have children and youth with disabilities:
Parent to Parent Georgia
Education news from around the country:
US Department of Education
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS):
US Department of Education OSERS
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Council for Exceptional Children
Georgia Association of School Psychologists:
GASP
Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education:
GCASE