Department of Exceptional Children

WELCOME TO DAWSON COUNTY EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

Dawson County Exceptional Education Department is dedicated to providing students with disabilities and their parents with the most appropriate ways of meeting student's needs. Below you will find two important GA DOE resources for students with disabilities. Should you have any questions regarding Special Education, please reach out to Dawson County Exceptional Education Department.

In accordance with IDEA regulations, the Dawson County School system seeks to ensure that all disabled students (ages 3-21) who are in need of special education within its jurisdiction are identified, located, and evaluated, including those attending private school and home school. Final identification of students with disabilities and programming for such students occurs only after an appropriate evaluation and a determination by a Placement Team. Once it is determined a student is in need of special education services they may receive these services through the end of the semester in which they turn 22 years of age.

If the “child find” process indicates that a student may require special education and supportive services in order to benefit from regular education, the student shall be referred to the Placement Team to determine the student’s eligibility for special education services. If you know a child with a disability that is not being served, please notify Mr. Adam Maroney, Director of Exceptional Children.