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Meet our SPED Specialists!

Tracy Gray - Reading Intervention

evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations

monitor student progress

track LLI inventory

provides coaching and PD


Lindy Browning- Early Transition Coordinator

coordinate and facilitate BCW transition meetings

initiates referrals of preschool age children

facilitates initial IEP mtgs for preschool age

provides services to Head Start and community based preschool childen



Kelly Taylor - Transition Specialist

evaluate and monitor transition plan compliance

provide coaching and PD

monitor transition goal progress

monitor post secondary outcomes

kellytaylor@cook.k12.ga.us

Dawn Surrency - Autism Specialist

provides coaching and PD

evaluates and provides recommendations on needs

monitors progress and outcomes for students with Autism

participates in the Emory Autism Network

Dustin Larkin - Behavior specialist

provides coaching and PD

evaluates and provides recommendations

conducts FBAs

assists with writing BIPs

evaluates BIPs for compliance

monitor behavior data

dustinlarkin@cook.k12.ga.us


Kacy Williams - Significant Disabilities/Assistive Technology

provide GAA guidance and coaching

provide AT evaluations

monitor AT processes for compliance

evaluate and make recommendations about curriculum