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Special Education

Public Notice: destruction of records of disabled students

DeKalb County Schools, Department of Special Education, announces its intention to destroy records that were developed to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in DeKalb County Schools. This notice is in compliance with the federal, state and local policy. Records will be destroyed on October 1, 2011 based on the following criteria:

  • students who graduated with a high school diploma in 2010
  • students who became twenty-two (22) years old between June 1, 2009 and June 1, 2010.
  • students with disabilities born during 1986 who graduated with a transition diploma, certificate of performance, or reached maximum age of 22
  • students who became deceased between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010

These records will be destroyed as they are no longer needed for educational planning purposes. The parent, legal guardian or the student (18 years old or older) may request records prior to destruction by contacting the Special Education records office at 678.676.1802. You will be required to produce identification or provide verification data to acquire these records.

email link icon Karen Baron [ karen_baron@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us ], Director
678.676.1892

The Department of Special Education meets the individual needs of students ages three through twenty-one who are eligible for special education and related services according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The department assists in the assessment process for determining special education eligibility.

A full continuum of services is available, ranging from the least restrictive to more restrictive environments, depending on the specific needs of the student. The department also supports schools in ensuring students with disabilities appropriately access the Georgia Performance Standards and provides specialized instruction as determined necessary by the individualized education plan (IEP).

In collaboration with students, schools, families, and the community, the Department of Special Education assists students with disabilities in increasing academic performance and enhancing postsecondary options.

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Office/Programs Phone Number
Main Line 678.676.1809
Director of Special Education 678.676.1892
Preschool Special Education Program 678.676.1896
Elementary Special Education Program 678.676.1893
Middle School Special Education Program 678.676.1894
High School Special Education Program 678.676.1895
Student Records 678.676.1802