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The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is required by the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to make determinations for disproportionality and provide for a review of the policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Act. The State provides this review of policies, procedures and practices by administering a Self-Assessment Monitoring Protocol to targeted districts. Disproportionality is a comprehensive construct that requires determinations for several different categories: 1) Significant Disproportionality, 2) Disproportionate Representation, and 3) Significant Discrepancy. This webpage will provide additional information about the different disproportionality determinations and resources to improve disproportionate practices in local districts.
Alicia Mercer, Ed.SEducation Program SpecialistDivision for Special EducationGeorgia Department of Education(470) 808-2194amercer@doe.k12.ga.us
Bridget Still, Ed.SEducation Program SpecialistDivision for Special EducationGeorgia Department of Education(678) 850-6268bstill@doe.doe.k12.ga.us
Disproportionality Overview
Early Intervening Services Overview
FY21 LEA Self-Rating Form for Disproportionality Compliance Review - Discipline & Significant Discrepancy
FY21 LEA Self-Rating Form for Disproportionality Compliance Review - Identification & Disproportionate Representation
FY21 LEA Self-Rating Form for Disproportionality Compliance Review - Placement
FY21 Disproportionality Labeling Guidance for Compliance Reviews
Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS)
