Bright Solutions for Dyslexia
A resource of free online videos that help explain what dyslexia is and suggest classroom accomodations for kids with dyslexia
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Parent to Parent of Georgia offers a variety of services to Georgia families of children with disabilities
Georgia Department of Education (Information on Dyslexia)
Millions of American children struggle in school daily because of serious The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) oversees public education throughout the state. It ensures that laws and regulations pertaining to education are followed and that state and federal money appropriated for education is properly allocated to local school systems learning problems.
Georgia’s Department of Education
This is what IDEA, the Federal Special Education law, refers to as a “Direct Parent Referral.” In other words, if you suspect your child has Dyslexia, you may ask your school to provide an evaluation which is conducted to determine eligibility for special education services. Public schools cannot “diagnose” your child.
Evaluation Letter – Sample
Through your Public School, you write and deliver to the school via letter or email to the principal and your child’s teacher a Request for Evaluation letter. Here is a sample letter
Misunderstood Minds (PBS)
Millions of American children struggle in school daily because of serious learning problems. The causes are often unknown, specific problems can be difficult to pinpoint, and the long-term effects hard to predict.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Information on IDEA, early intervention service and special education.
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
The NICHD was established by President John F. Kennedy, with the support of congress, in 1962 to study the “complex process of human development from conception to old age.”
Wrightslaw
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
The Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency
The Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) is comprised of 16 regional educational service agencies strategically located in service districts throughout the State of Georgia. The agencies were established for the purpose of sharing services designed to improve the effectiveness of the educational programs of member school systems. In addition, the RESAs assist the State Department […]
