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Complete and submit the Interest Survey to learn more about opportunities with Parent to Parent of Georgia’s Board of Directors! (Interest Survey also available as a fillable PDF) A majority of members are parents or family members of individuals with disabilities or who have a disability themselves. We want a STATEWIDE representation! We encourage Georgians …
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The application is open to parents, families, students, local district staff including regular education teachers, administrators, special education teachers, special education directors, and community members. Applications should be submitted no later than April 15, 2025. The goal in Georgia is to have an active State Advisory Panel with broad representation from across the state to advise …
The Special Education Parent Satisfaction Survey (available in English and Spanish) is open until May 31, 2025. This is an important opportunity for families of student with a current IEP in Georgia to provide confidential responses on special education services. Please reach out to your LEA or the Special Education Helpdesk (SPEDHelpdesk@doe.k12.ga.us) if you have any …
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Your participation will help to identify What Matters Most to Georgia Families Caring for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs! This is an opportunity for families to influence the priorities and focus of maternal and child health programs in the state, and is part of a comprehensive, statewide assessment the program conducts every five years …
We are proud to share that Jaleesa Holden, P2P Board Member, represented Georgia and Parent to Parent of Georgia on a Family Impact Panel at the 2024 OSEP Leadership & Project Directors Conference on August 7. 2024. The panel included family members of children, youth and young adults with disabilities as well as one young …
April 24, 1967 – July 24, 2024 Ganesh Shroff Nayak, “Ganchu”, “G”, passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2024. He was 57 years old. Born in Coimbatore, India, to Keshav and Nalini Nayak, Ganesh was the youngest of four brothers. The elder three – Ramesh, Dinesh, and Raju – were loud and …
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Take action to stay in charge of your coverage! When the federal government ends the COVID-19 public health emergency,Georgia, and all other states, will be required to check who is still eligible to receiveMedicaid or PeachCare for Kids® coverage. This is called a “redeterminationprocess.” During this time, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members may beasked …
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The SPP/APR is a report submitted annually to the federal government to examine the progress and status of Georgia in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for students with disabilities. The input of Georgia’s stakeholders in this process is critical! Families, educators, and students with disabilities are invited to register and participate in …
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in partnership with Parent to Parent of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Education recently hosted an online Parent Forum to allow families to learn about the services these organizations offer. You can watch a recording of the forum here. If you have any questions about the topics discussed in …
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The Georgia Department of Education has produced 3 new videos to help families understand Georgia’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). MTSS and Special Education – Watch this video and learn more about MTSS and how it connects with Special Education in Georgia. MTSS FAQs – This video features Frequently Asked Questions from Parents about MTSS …