October Newsletter

Hello Families!

Lots of good things happening—our department has some great meetings coming up in the next few weeks.

How it Works! Assistive Technology Meeting (Read&Write) (Virtual)
Special Needs Trusts (Virtual)
Waterford interactive learning for K-2 students for neurodivergent and neurotypical learners (In Person)

You will see lovely artwork from two of our students from Beacon Hill Middle School. Also, catch up on past events.

Enjoy this wonderful fall season!

Special Thanks to Erin Crockett Beacon Hill Art Teacher!

The above art projects are by Michael and Iker, Beacon Hill Middle School Students. They used the tempera paint Kwik Stix and Do-a-Dot Marker Stampers to color their letters. Their classmates all signed each letter and helped to assemble them.

This is their version of the Identity Name Sculpture.

Event Information

How It Works! Assistive Technology Meeting

Mrs. Yael Cohen will share a variety of apps and Google extensions that students can access to support their learning in class. The primary focus will be READ&WRITE.

Target Audience: Students with an IEP and assigned a Google Chrome Book.

When?

Thursday, Nov 6, 2025, 06:00 PM

Where?

Virtual Meeting

Event Information

Special Needs Trusts Presentation

The Special Education Department is hosting a Special Needs Trusts meeting covering the different trusts that would benefit children and adults with disabilities. Come and learn as our guest speaker, attorney Emma H. Barry of Harrison LLP, explains the financial assets protection that Special Needs Trusts provide.

Did you know... there are more than one type of Special Needs Trust?
Learn how to Special Needs Trusts allows your student to inherit from you estate with out losing goverment benefits.
Learn why estate planning protects and secures the financial support for your family member.

Target Audience: Any parent of a student with a disability or family member with a disability. (Open to the community)

When?

Thursday, Nov 13, 2025, 06:00 PM

Where?

Virtual Meeting

Event Information

Special Education Presents .. Waterford Early Engagement

Waterford supports learning through play by integrating interactive, adaptive activities into its programs for reading, math, and science that feel like games to children. Waterford will share K-2 phonological Awareness Hands On Lesson with parents and students. There will be prizes and snacks for students and guardians. Mark your calendars for this fun engaging event!

Target Audience: K-2 CSD Students and their families

(30 family capacity)

Students DO NOT have to be a student with a disability to join the fun!

When?

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025, 04:30 PM

Where?

Glennwood Elementary School, 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA