RATIONALE/OBJECTIVE:

The Cobb County School District (District) complies with federal and Georgia requirements regarding the provision of programs and services for students with identified academic deficiencies. Organizational structures exist to facilitate the delivery of instruction to these students and for the efficient operation of those services that support the delivery of special instruction within the school day.

RULE

A. PROGRAMS:

    The District provides the following instructional programs for students with

    identified academic deficiencies in accordance with state and federal guidelines:

    1. Remedial Education Program (REP) as established by Georgia Board of

        Education Rule IDDB (Remedial Education Program) (Rule 160-4-5-.01) and in

        consultation with Georgia Department of Education Remedial Education Program

         Guidelines.

    2. Early Intervention Program (EIP) as established by Georgia Board of

        Education Rule IDDH (Early Intervention Program [EIP]) (Rule 160-4-2-.17) and in

        consultation with Georgia Department of Education Early Intervention Program

       Guidelines.

    3. Student Support Team (SST) as outlined by Georgia Board of Education Rule IGB
       (Student Support Team) (Rule 160-4-2-.32) and in consultation with Georgia

       Department of Education Student Support Team Resource Manual

    4. Special Education Programs as established by Georgia Board of Education Rules IDDF

        (01-21) (Special Education) (Rules 160-4-7-.01 through 160-4-7-.21).The District

        program shall be outlined in the Special Education Comprehensive Plan as approved by

        the Cobb County Board of Education. The District has established a goal of providing

        full educational opportunity to all children with disabilities. To that end, the District will

        offer a free, appropriate public education opportunity for students with disabilities.

    5. Programs for Students with Limited English Proficiency as established by Georgia

        Board of Education Rule IDDG (Language Assistance: Program for Students with

        Limited English Proficiency [LEP]) (Rule 160-4-2-.38).