How is special education and support services for autistic person in GA?

Question

Considering relocating from upstate NY to GA. My son is an autistic teen. He'll need special ed school for high functioning autism students, vocational training and medicaid waiver services. Looking into Clayton County, GA. Are there better counties to live in than others for support services? Any comments are deeply appreciated. Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi, I am an elementary special education teacher in Georgia.  I teach north of Atlanta.  I would recommend calling the school districts in which you are interested in moving.  Ask them what services they offer.  I noticed that you mentioned a "special education school".  Do you mean a special school for children with autism?  I am not familiar with any of those.  I teach several high-functioning students with autism in the public school setting.  We have some classes in the regular education setting (called inclusion or co-teaching when sped. teacher goes with sped. students to reg. ed classroom) and spend the rest of the day in the special ed. classroom.  These are questions you can ask when you call the school districts.  You can also ask about specific vocational and technical diplomas.  Just call the central office at any of the counties you are considering and ask to speak to someone in the special education department.  They should be able to answer any questions you may have.

A word of caution about Clayton county schools: You may want to google info. on that county because they are having some major problems right now and have been in the news a lot lately due to corruption at the board of education.  Because of this, it is not certain whether they will continue to be accredited.  I believe SACS is investigating.  Please check into this because if their accreditation is taken away, this will be an issue if your son tries to get into a technical school or college after high school.

Personally, I know Forsyth, Gwinnett, Barrow, and Hall counties all have good school systems and special education programs.  Good luck to you and your son!!!

Answer 2

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