Department of Special Education/Section 504

Cherokee County School District offers comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years. Children from birth to age three with disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services. All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and is provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.

Special Education Records Requests

Requests for a copy of the special education records of a student who attends or has attended school in Cherokee County must be made in writing. Please call 770.721.8506 or email your requests to sped.records@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Requests must include parental consent or the consent of the student, if the student is aged 18 or older, to release confidential records, if the requester is not the parent or student.

Records can be emailed, sent via US Mail, or picked up in person by appointment only.

Requests should be directed to:

Special Education Records Clerk  
P.O. Box 769
Canton, GA 30169

Phone: 770.721.8506
FAX: 770.721.6316

Special Education Records Request Form

Helpful Documents for Parents (new, see attachments)

Eligibility

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Related Services

Assistive Technology

Preschool Special Needs Program

Information for Parents

Making Sure Your Preschooler Starts on a Path Towards Graduation

Making Sure Your Elementary School Child Starts On A Path Towards High School Graduation

Making Sure Your Middle School Child Starts On A Path Towards High School Graduation

Making Sure Your High School Student Starts On A Path Towards High School Graduation

Helpful External Links:

For special education information in Georgia:

Georgia Department of Education Special Education Manual:
Implementation Manual

Support, information services and training, and leadership opportunities for families who have children and youth with disabilities:
Parent to Parent Georgia

Education news from around the country:
US Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS):
US Department of Education OSERS

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Council for Exceptional Children

Georgia Association of School Psychologists:
GASP

Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education:

GCASE