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The Georgia Department of Education (Division for Special Education Services and Supports) provides necessary infrastructure and supports for leaders, teachers, and families to meet the whole child needs of each student improving student outcomes and school climate resulting in an increased quality of life and workforce ready future. We must commit to effective collaboration across agencies and school-home partnerships to support local school districts in their efforts to provide special education and related services for students with disabilities.
The GaDOE must provide state General Supervision for local school districts to improve educational results and functional outcomes for all children with disabilities and ensure that the requirements of IDEA are met. We believe that all students must have an equitable opportunity for school completion and successful postsecondary outcomes.
The Georgia Department of Education has developed several resources including an Inclusive leadership video, graphic, fact sheet, and communications plan to help school systems address the behaviors and practices critical to inclusive leadership and meet the needs of all learners.
Special Education Implementation: Rules, Manual, and Forms
Shaun Owen
Deputy Superintendent
Federal Programs
Phone: 404-971-0096
Email: sowen@doe.k12.ga.us
Zelphine Smith-Dixon, Ed.D. State Director, Special Education Services and Supports Email: zsmith@doe.k12.ga.us
Staff Contact List
Phone: (404) 656-3963 Fax:(404) 651-6457
Special Education Questions & Support (404) 657-9968
SPEDHelpDesk@doe.k12.ga.us
Contact Vision/Hard of Hearing Coordinators
