Family Education

Parent Education

Upon getting a diagnosis:

If your child is UNDER 3 years old and you’ve just received a diagnosis, learn more about the Babies Can’t Wait Program at: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com/services/child-health-services/babies-cant-wait/

If your child is 3 years old or older and you’ve just received a diagnosis, call the CCSD Special Education Department: Pre-K: 770-426-3331 or K-12: 770-426-3328

General Overview of Special Education Services
Check the Georgia Department of Education website for current information.
http://www.gadoe.org/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment/special-education-services/Pages/default.aspx

Parent Rights
This video will cover any questions you may have about parent rights; it is also available in Spanish.www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Special-Education-Services/Pages/Parents-Rights-Videos.aspx

IEP Information
The Georgia Department of Education provides information on IEPs and related resources. www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Special-Education-Services/Pages/IEP-Resources.aspx

Preparing for a Behavior-Related Meeting
www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-C144.pdf

Tips for a Successful School Year
Set the stage for success as your child begins a new school year and/or transitions to a new school.
www.njkidsonline.com/special-needs/-beginning-a-new-school-year-supporting-a-child-with-special-needs
www.wrightslaw.com/howey/10tips.sch.yr.htm

Resources found within the Cobb County School District Special Education Parent Mentor website are for informational purposes only.  The resources contained here are not associated with, affliated with or sponsored by the Cobb County School District.  CCSD makes no recommendations about the validity or usefulness of any agencies listed herein.

Return to the Parent Mentors Main Page