1. Who do I contact regarding a concerning with my child's IEP? 

Your child's case manager is the first and most important point of contact for all IEP-related matters, including scheduling IEP meetings, IEP progress reports, and names or contact information for other IEP service providers as needed. The school principal is the next level of contact for parents with unresolved concerns after speaking with the IEP case manager or teacher. 

2. My child does not yet have an IEP, but I have concerns about their performance and/or I have a private evaluation that I want the school system to consider. What should I do to begin considering whether my child is eligible for an IEP? 

Regardless of where your child is enrolled, the best first point of contact is the school principal. The principal will be able to connect you with the correct team member within the building for the next steps. This is the most expeditious way to initiate the process. 

3. My child attends a private or home school within the CSD attendance zone. Who should I contact to access proportionate share services? 

Katria Reid, Special Education Coordinator, katria.reid@csdecatur.net

4. Our family is moving to CSD, and we want to learn more about the Special Education Program because my child has an IEP. How do we get information?  

For general information, either Special Education Coordinator Renee Washington or Katria Reid can provide information about the move-in process for students moving to CSD from another district or state. 

5. How do I obtain a copy of my child's IEP or eligibility reports?  

The IEP case manager can provide a copy of the IEP, eligibility documents, or IEP progress reports. For records requests involving multiple years of documents, contact the Special Education Lead Teacher for your child's school. Special Education Lead Teacher's or SELT's contact information per school is listed on this website.  

6. Who do I contact regarding School Psychology or Section 504 district-level related questions in CSD? 

Dr. Brian Mincey, Coordinator for School Psychology and Section 504, may be reached at brian.mincey@csdecatur.net. In CSD, School Psychology and Section 504 are supervised by the Department of Student Support Services. 

7. How does the District-Level Special Education Department support schools?

All initiatives are driven by the CSD Strategic Plan. The department supports schools by:

• Creating processes and procedures to consistently implement the required state and federal components of IDEA, as well as monitoring the implementation of the program
• Providing coaching and feedback to teachers and administrators on implementing high-quality Evidence-Based interventions and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for students with IEPs
• Providing support to parents and staff designed to create meaningful partnerships between schools, families, and the community that ultimately lead to significant gains in student achievement and increased family engagement

8. How do I provide feedback to the department?

Every year, the GaDOE opens a survey for parents of students with IEPs. The survey is designed to measure parent engagement in the IEP process. Data is collected and provided to the district and specific schools. Typically, the survey opens in January and closes in May.