Child Find refers to the process of locating, identifying, and evaluating children with disabilities to ensure that they receive services to which they are entitled. Children and youth, ages birth to 21, living in Oglethorpe County, who are suspected of having a disability, may be referred for a possible evaluation to determine if they are eligible for special education services using The Georgia Department of Education criteria.

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) is a parental choice program for special needs students attending Georgia public schools who are served under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Special Needs Scholarship Letter Oglethorpe County
Special Needs Scholarship Program GADOE

The lighthouse is a network of GNETS Schools, including Oglethorpe County, focused on improving outcomes for those students served by the GNETS program.

The 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.
Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership
Oglethorpe County Family Resource Center

Parents' Rights Georgia Department of Education

Services for Home Schooled Students with Disabilities - During the FY23 school year, Oglethorpe County Schools will provide speech and reading services to home school students with disabilities up to the proportionate share amount of the special education federal funds received.

If you would like more information or to see if your child is eligible for these services, please contact Alice McMaster at 706 743-8128 or Email Alice McMaster.

2023-24 Parent Survey