Special Education
The Department of Special Education (DSE) facilitates the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations to students with disabilities (SWDs) ages 3-21 that reside in the City of Decatur. This is accomplished by partnering with students, families, schools, and the community. Special Education program and services are provided on a continuum ranging from consultative to full special education services. This continuum is designed to ensure that programs are available to students with disabilities and that the least restrictive environment is determined based on unique student needs.
Contact Us
Michelle Lowe
Director of Special Education
michelle.lowe@csdecatur.net
Denise Burfield
Administrative Assistant
denise.burfield@csdecatur.net
404-371-3601 x 1040
Renee Washington
Special Education Coordinator for ECLC, K-2 schools, and Decatur High School
renee.washington@csdecatur.net
Katria Reid
Special Education Coordinator for 3-5 schools and Beacon Hill Middle School
katria.reid@csdecatur.net
Cheryl Grant
Special Education Parent Mentor - All schools
cgrant@csdecatur.net
Jennifer Swint
Special Education Lead Teacher for Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary and Talley Upper Elementary
jswint@csdecatur.net
Jane Brawley
Special Education Lead Teacher for ECLC and all K-2 schools, except CL
jbrawley@csdecatur.net
Aliya Rashid-Austin
Special Education Lead Teacher for Beacon Hill Middle School
aliya.rashidaustin@csdecatur.net
Tiffany Canty
Special Education Lead Teacher for Decatur High School
tiffany.canty@csdecatur.net