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July 25, 2025

 

The Columbia County School District Department of Special Education Services wants to welcome students of new and returning families to the 2025-2026 school year.

 

Special education services are available to eligible students ages three through 21 years. All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and are provided with other procedural safeguards under federal and state laws.

 

Public school services include screenings and/or full evaluations in areas of suspected disabilities including: learning disabilities, speech and language development, physical impairment, vision, hearing, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, health impairments, traumatic brain injuries, and overall development.

 

A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is available. For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, contact the principal or counselor of your zoned school. Each school has a Special Education Compliance Specialist assigned to assist at the school level. If you have questions regarding Special Education Services that cannot be answered by the school, please reach out to the Special Education Services district office at 706-541-2700 for assistance.

If your concerns are regarding a preschool-age child (3-5 years), please call Elisa Holley at 706-541-2700 Ext. 5360.

 

Referrals for private school or home-schooled students, who are not enrolled in the Columbia County School District, but who reside in the county or attend a private school located in Columbia County, are processed through the Department of Assessment in cooperation with the Special Services Office at 706-541-2700.

 

The Department of Special Education Services is looking forward to the new school year in support of students and their families!

 

 CHILD FIND 2025:

 

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., a meeting will be held at the Columbia County Board of Education building in room 350 at 4781Hereford Farm Rd. Evans, GA, to discuss eligibility criteria and types of services that are available through the Board of Education for children with disabilities who may be attending a home-school or a private school program. Please RSVP by contacting Becky Whiteside at 706-541-2723, Ext. 5341 or email at rebecca.whitesi[email protected].

 

Special Education:

 

Parent Resource Fair 2025/2026- TBA

Parents of students receiving Special Education Services with the Columbia County School District are welcome to attend the annual Parent Resource Fair. Stay tuned to www.ccboe.net for date, time, and location for this FREE event.