Real Learning Resources
GCDD's priority for Real Learning is priority is stated as, "A Georgia where high school students with disabilities experience effective transition planning that includes the practice of self-determination, alternative diploma routes, professional collaboration and positive parent support that leads to better post-school outcomes." Below are several resources related to helping Georgians with developmental disabilities have better transition outcomes and opportunities for learning. For more information on GCDD's vision, supported efforts and public policy initiatives on Real Learning, Click here.
The Arcadia Institute A Guide to Successful Camp/Recreation Experiences
Helping All Kids Have Great Experiences
Baby Bumble Bee Speech Therapy
888.984.5500
www.BabyBumbleBee.com
Council for Exceptional Children
888.232.7733
www.cec.sped.org
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) Programs in Georgia
- Kennesaw State University Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth
Kennesaw, GA, 470.578.2283
http://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/academy/
Email: - Columbus State University GOALS (Guidance and Opportunities for Academic and Leadership Success)
Columbus, GA, 706.565.1408
https://te.columbusstate.edu/goals.php
Email: - East Georgia State College Choice (Creating Higher Education Opportunities to Increase College Experiences)
Swainsboro, GA, 478.289.2191
http://www.ega.edu/offices/student_affairs/choice
Email: - Georgia Tech EXCEL (Expanding Career, Education and Leadership) Program
Atlanta, GA, 404.385.3884
https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/centers-initiatives/ile/excel/index.html
Email: - Albany Technical College LEAP (Leveraging Education for Advancement Program)
Albany, GA, 229.430.2854
https://www.albanytech.edu/admissions/student-affairs/leap
Email: - University of Georgia Destination Dawgs
Athens, GA, 706.542.2418
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ihdd/destination-dawgs
Email: - Georgia State University IDEAL (Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy) Program
Atlanta, GA, 404.413.9573
https://disability.publichealth.gsu.edu/ideal/
Email: - Georgia Southern Eagle (Equal Access to Gainful Learning and Employment) Academy
Statesboro, GA, 912.478.8842
http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/eagle-academy/
Email: - University of West Georgia Project Wolves
Carrolton, GA, 678.839.6161
https://www.westga.edu/administration/vpaa/project-wolves.php
Email:
JF&CS – Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services
770.677.9300
https://www.jfcsatl.org/services/dd
Navigator Team Contact Information
Parent to Parent of Georgia
www.esp.p2pga.org/roadmap/navigating/NavTeamLeaders.htm
Parent to Parent of Georgia
800.229.2038
www.p2pga.org
State of Georgia Department of Education
Special Educations Services & Supports
404.657.9968,
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Special-Education-Services/Pages/default.aspx