Special Education   770.887.2461
Department Fax      770.888.1278

Forsyth County Schools’ special education programs are founded upon the belief that all children are capable of learning and being successful in school experiences which are designed to develop academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and independence skills for active participation in their community.
 
You're invited!  Exceptional Children Week/Book Fair
                         at Barnes & Noble The Avenue Forsyth
                         Feb. 27 - March 4
 

                                        Parent Trainings    
2011-2012
 

DATE

TOPIC

TIME

LOCATION

August 25

Understanding Occupational and Physical Therapy in Your Child’s IEP

 

6:00 – 8:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 350

September 8

Transition Planning for Upcoming 9th Grade SWD

(for all parents that have current 8th grade students)

6:00 – 8:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 350

October 13

Managing Difficult Behaviors at Home (for all parents that struggle with behaviors at home)

6:00 – 8:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 380

November 10

What a Great IDEA!  A Brief Overview of Special Education for Parents and Families

(for all parents that have SWD)

6:00 – 8:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 350

January 5

Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Reading Difficulties

6:00 – 8:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 380

March 1

Transition Fair:  Break Out Sessions on Several Topics for Parents

(Focusing on Needs of Families and Individuals with Developmental  Disabilities)

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

North Lanier Baptist Church

March 15

Transition to High School and Access Courses

(for parents that have current 8th grade students in

ID programs)

6:00 – 8:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 350

March 29

Preparing for College:  A workshop for parents, educators and students with disabilities

5:30 – 9:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 380

May 10

Planning for a Successful Summer

(for all parents that have SWD)

6:00 – 8:00 pm

FCSS

Central Office

Room 350

 
 

 

 We are pleased to announce that the Forsyth County School System's Department for Exceptional Students has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education by receiving the annual Pacesetter Award for the third consecutive year.

A special thanks to our Special Supporters and Partners in Education:
 
Automation Direct 
 
United Way
 
Barnes & Noble 
 
Lanier Technical College
 
Giorgio's 
 
Civitan
 
Siemens 
 
North Lanier Baptist Church
 
 
Last Modified on 02/16/2012 08:34:40 AM