What's the "Special" in Special Ed?

Guests:

George Morgan, Director of the Special Education Department

Jessica Coleman, Director of Special Education Compliance

Click on a timecode to jump to the topic:

• [00:49] Defining "Special" in the Strict Sense
• [01:07] Kinds of Needs Served
• [02:59] Parents' Initial Expectations
• [04:52] Parent Mentors are a Great Resource!
• [06:55] Types of Resources Available
• [08:49] Planning for Life After High School
• [10:15] Setting Goals and Expectations
• [11:57] IEPs Explained
• [13:06] Things to Look Forward To
• [17:40] What are SSAs and What Do They Do?
• [18:44] Accessing Resources

Useful links from the podcast:

• Cobb Parent Mentors on Twitter
• Cobb Parent Mentors on Instagram
• Cobb Parent Mentors on Facebook
• Special Education – Parent Mentors
• Cobb's Special Education Department

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