Chattooga County School System is committed to the belief that every student, regardless of disability, should have the opportunity to be a part of an age-appropriate regular classroom and the support needed to ensure a successful learning experience within the regular classroom setting. The Georgia Department of Education recognized Chattooga County School System for excellence in the education of students with disabilities by:

• Achieving a higher percentage of graduates with regular education diploma.
• Transitioning students to their desired postsecondary outcomes.
• Serving students in the least restrictive environment
• Decreasing the number of students who drop out.

The Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) recognized Chattooga County School in conjunction with Georgia's Performance Goals for Students with Disabilities for:

• Highest performer (drop out rate).
• Most improved (least restrictive environment).
• Most improved (fully certified)

Chattooga County School System offer a variety of special education services for those who qualify.

• Assistive Technology
• Autism
• Behavior Disorder Program
• Hearing Impaired Program
• Intellectually Disabled Program
• Northwest Georgia Educational Program
• Occupational Therapy
• Preschool Special Education
• Physical Therapy
• Special Transportation
• Speech/Language Program
• Visually Impaired Program

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