Special Education

GCPS Parent Mentor Presents  is a series of monthly workshops addressing a variety of timely topics for families of students with disabilities.

Your Rights As A Parent

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 34 C.F.R.§ 300 et seq. (IDEA), the federal law concerning the education of students with disabilities, requires schools to provide parents of a child with a disability with notice containing a full explanation full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under the IDEA and U.S. Department of Education regulations. It is important that you understand the rights provided you and your child with a disability. Our staff is available to assist you in understanding your rights and will provide further explanation of available procedures upon your request. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services.

Access the Parental Rights Booklet

Please use the following links to access the Parental Rights Booklet PDF:

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GCPS provides a Toolkit for Families of Students with Special Needs to help partner with families.

The Department of Special Education and Psychological Services supports the Individualized Education Programs of students ages three through twenty-one years of age who are eligible for special education and related services within the district.

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Save the Date: 2026 GCPS Transition Fair

What: The GCPS Transition fair is the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services’ annual event connecting families of students with special needs to resources that will support their journeys toward adulthood. Featured community organizations specialise in supported employment, day programs and community living, recreation and leisure, vocational and career services for special needs, funding and community resources.

When Saturday, March 14

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Where: Peachtree Ridge High School

1555 Old Peachtree Road

Suwanee

Other: For question, please contact us at Transition.Fair@gcpsk12.org

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Annual Parent Involvement Survey

Who: Families of students who are receiving special education services

What: Each state is required to conduct a parent survey to measure parent/family perceptions of the success of parent engagement between home and local schools.

When: Available January 20 through May 31, 2026.

Where: Parents can complete the survey via the survey link below. We ask that a copy of the attached letter be sent home with every SWD student. Additionally, we ask that the letter(s) and survey link be posted on your special education teachers e-class pages as well as your school website. Our goal is to ensure that all parents are aware of the survey and have the opportunity to participate.

Please use the following link to access the survey.

Please use this link to access the parent letters.

Use this link to access the 2026 Parent Survey presentation which provides an overview for administrators.