Sandra Murray, Assistant Director Special Education 770-426-3328 | Email
Sandra Murray serves as an Assistant Director of Special Education for the Cobb County School District. Sandra has experience in supporting students with disabilities at the school and district level. She has served the Cobb County School District in the roles of Classroom Teacher, Intellectual Disabilities Trainer, Support Specialist, Supervisor of Special Education Compliance, and Special Education Program Supervisor. Sandra is passionate about supporting teams to create positive learning environments that foster student engagement, utilizing effective instructional strategies, and supporting the social and emotional development of all students.
Kristin Pewitt is the Transition Coordinator for the Cobb County School District. She coordinates the Transition Services Programs for students with disabilities who are 18-22 years old. Kristin also works with the Transition Services staff that support classroom teachers, students, and families. She has 10 years of classroom experience as a teacher for students with disabilities and an additional 10 years of experience working with students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to the post-secondary world. Ms. Pewitt is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their post-secondary goals and become valued members of the community.
The Transition Services Team for Cobb County School District works to make sure students with disabilities and their families are prepared to make the transition into post-high school life.
Each high school and middle school in the district has a Transition Resource Specialist (TRS) assigned to support the school.
Transition Resource Specialists
Meet with graduating seniors to help them connect with post-secondary agencies and advise them on next steps.
Advise students with disabilities and families about post-secondary options in the areas of employment, education/training, community access, and independent living.
Schedule and host a variety of events and speakers to help students with disabilities and their families learn more about post-secondary funding sources and post-secondary education, training, employment, and independent living opportunities.
Guide case managers, students with disabilities, and their families in the transition planning process.
Support Transition Services programs for students with disabilities who are 18-22 years old.
Transition Services Programs for Students with Disabilities 18-22 Years Old
Cobb County School District has several options for students with disabilities who are at least 18 years old, have completed academic and testing requirements for graduation*, but are still eligible for special education services. Decisions regarding participation in Transition Programs/Classes are made through the IEP process.
Instruction in Transition classes focuses on independent living/daily living skills, community access skills, and employability or pre-employment skills.
There are several Transition classes designed to meet the various needs of students at a variety of independence levels. Determinations about which class may meet a student’s needs are made through the IEP process.
Currently, Transition classes are located at Allatoona High School, Harrison High School, Hillgrove High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School, North Cobb High School, Osborne High School, Pebblebrook High School, Pope High School, South Cobb High School, and Wheeler High School.
Project Life
Project Life consists of the Corporate Classroom Program and the SETS (Students Exploring Transition Services) Program.
Project Life classes are not located at CCSD high schools.
Currently the Corporate Classroom program is located at the Instructional Support Center for Cobb County School District.
The SETS Program classes are located on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses of Kennesaw State University.
Students in Project Life programs participate in unpaid internships/volunteer opportunities in order to improve employability skills.
Students in Project Life programs are introduced to adult responsibilities through their internships/volunteer opportunities, classroom instruction, and community-based instruction.
Participation in Project Life programs requires a high level of independence.
Supported Work-Based Learning
Supported Work-Based Learning (SWBL) is an extension of Cobb County School District’s Work-Based Learning Program. Students must meet similar requirements in order to participate in SWBL. *Students may participate in SWBL while completing other credit and testing requirements for graduation.
SWBL is located at CCSD’s Kennesaw Warehouse.
Students in SWBL must provide their own transportation.
SWBL is a ½ day program (either morning or afternoon).
Information Guides for Frequently Asked Transition Planning Questions
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The Cobb County School District is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
2023- 2024 Transition Talks
Virtual Transition Talk One: Overview of Transition Program
Virtual Transition Talk Two: SSI and Financial Planning
Virtual Transition Talk Three: Guardianship
Virtual Transition Talk Four: Medicaid Waivers
Virtual Transition Talk Five: Accommodations in College
Diploma Guide
Guardianship Guide
Medicaid Waiver Guide
Post-secondary Career Training Guide
Transition Timeline
Transition to College for SWD