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The Candler County Parent Mentor is here to assist families in locating valuable resources and information on disabilities and special education. Please contact Christina Holland, Parent Mentor should you have any needs or concerns for your child. cholland@metter.org

(912) 685-5713 ext. 0562; Cell (912) 314-6463

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Features parent trainings, workshops, as well as PEC events coming up that may benefit families of students with disabilities.

Parent to Parent of Georgia is Georgia’s Parent Information and Training Center. Parents can be matched with a supporting parent that has a child with similar needs. P2P also provides informational workshops on special education laws, Medicaid basics, transitioning out of high school, among many other helpful topics. P2P has a searchable database of over 8000 resources throughout Georgia. You can find doctors, therapists, day programs, lawyers to help with planning for your child’s future, and more. On their website, they have recorded webinars for parents to review. www.p2pga.org

Candler County Resources:

https://candlercountyga.com/

GaDOE Special Education Help Desk

Special Education Questions & Support

404-656-3963

SPEDHelpDesk@doe.k12.ga.us

FAX: 404-651-6457

Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership is parents and professionals working together to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing communication and collaboration between families, educators and the community. There are over 90 Parent Mentors in the State of GA.

Find a Parent Mentor in your county: https://parentmentors.org/our-mentors/find-a-mentor/

Georgia Crisis and Access Line 24/7 mobile response provides immediate on-site crisis management through assessment, de-escalation, consultation and referral with post crisis follow up to assure linkage with recommended services. These services may be accessed by calling the toll-free Georgia Crisis & Access Line at

1-800-715-4225.

Understanding Your Parental Rights

CHILD FIND

Child Find is a process designed to locate and evaluate children ages birth through 21, who may have a suspected developmental delay or disability. Child find offers free developmental screening including a brief assessment of a child’s communication, fine/gross motor, cognitive, social/emotional, and self-help skills. Early identification of disabilities assists parents, students and schools in the design of appropriate educational services.

If you have a child or know of a student who lives within the boundaries of the Candler County District (including temporary residence or homeless) who may have a suspected developmental delay or disability and you would like to schedule a free screening, please contact the district’s Special Education Department.

(912) 685-5713 ext. 0574 Candler County Special Education webpage

Candler County Program for Exceptional Children Contacts

Dr. Robbie Dollar, Special Education Director

rdollar@metter.org

(912) 685-5713 ext. 0526

Marsha Pate, Special Education Administrative Assistant

mpate@metter.org

(912) 685-5713 ext. 0574

Roslyn Pittman, School Phychologist

rpittman@metter.org

(912) 685-5713 ext. 0566

Christina Holland, Special Education Parent Mentor

cholland@metter.org

(912) 685-5713 ext. 0562

Helpful links

Babies Can't Wait - The best time to refer is at the first sign of a delay. A child’s brain develops most rapidly during the first three years of life. The critical window of opportunity to detect developmental delays in children and address them before they become barriers to healthy development, is very brief. There is no time to wait!
DECAL Bright From the Start
Children 1st - links eligible children (birth - 5 yrs old) to early intervention services, as well as other public health programs and community-based resources.
Children's Medical Services - makes sure children and youth with chronic medical conditions have access to timely and quality healthcare services.
Georgia Gateway-portal for accessing assistance programs
TEDP (Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program)
Center for the Visually Impaired Resources
Pineland Behavioral Health/Developmental Disabilities
B&B Care Services
GA Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Georgia System of Care
GAO - Georgia Advocacy Office
The Arc
I Decide of GA - Supportive Decision Making
Tools for LIFE - GA Tech Assistive Technology Act Program
Brain Injury Association of Georgia
The Spina Bifida Resource Network
Emotional Behavioral Resources
Down Syndrome information packet - Support for Families.org
Autism information packet - Support for Families.org
Learning Disabilities information packet - Support for Families.org
Cerebral Palsy information packet - Support for Families.org
ADHD information packet - Support for Families.org
Transition from early intervention to pre-school information packet - Support for Families.org
Mental health guide information packet - Support for Families.org
Person Centered Planning
Christopher Reeve Foundation - Superman's Guide for Paralysis
Ronald McDonald House - RMHC© of the Coastal Empire is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides a restful, comfortable place for children and their families to find refuge and support as they receive medical treatment at our nearby hospitals
Georgia PINES
Paths to Literacy
Extra Lucky Moms Blog

Parent Tool Kits and Guides

Military Family Special Needs Parent Tool Kit - Birth to 18
Cerebral Palsy Tool kit and Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Dyslexia Tool Kit
Down Syndrome Resources for Families
A Parent's Guide for children with hearing loss
GSAP Georgia Sensory Assistance Project - Deaf and Blind - Scroll to 'Family Support' Section and 'Resources for Educators and Families'
ADHD Tool kit @ CHADD (Click on sections for dropdowns)
Autism Speaks Tool Kits
Autism Care Network Tool Kits
Parental Rights Fact Sheets from GA Department of Education
Special Education: Parent's Guide to Understanding Right and Responsibilities
Traumatic Brain Injury Tool Kit
TBI Tool Kit
Nationwide Children's Concussion Guide
CDC Fact sheet on Concussions for Parents
PTA's Special Education Tool Kit
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Guide for Parents
Multiple Sclerosis Guide for Parents
All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD - GREAT guide with any topic you can think of!!
Able to Learn - Visual recipes and other adaptive visual digital resources
Autism Distance Education Parent Training (ADEPT)
Mended Little Heart Guide - A Parent and Caregiver Resource Guide for Families Living with Congenital Heart Disease
SPARKLE - A Family's Guide to Interveners for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss (Parent Booklet)
Wonder Baby - database of articles written by parents who want to share with others what they’ve learned about playing with and teaching a child with visual impairments as well as children with multiple disabilities.
65 Tips and Tricks to Manage ADHD (without medication)
Navigating college with ADHD course
Thriving in trade school with a disability guide
Scholarships for students with disabilities
Connect Safely - Internet Guide

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