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	Overseeing the educational program designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

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	Career, Technical and Agricultural Education
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	Special Education Services and Support
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	CONTACT INFORMATION
	Garry McGiboney, Ph.D. Associate Superintendent Innovative Instruction 1752 Twin Towers East 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-7552 (404) 463-0441 gmcgiboney@doe.k12.ga.us Nancy O'Hara Director, Special Education Services 1870 Twin Towers East 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-3963 (404) 651-6457 nohara@doe.k12.ga.us Kim Hartsell Director, Special Education Supports 1870 Twin Towers East 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-3963 (404) 651-6457 khartsel@doe.k12.ga.us Staff Contact List Report Problems with this Page

RELATED INFORMATION

	LEA Consolidated Application
	Special Education Due Dates FY10

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH)

A student who is deaf or hard of hearing is one who exhibits a hearing loss, whether permanent or fluctuating, that interferes with the acquisition or maintenance of auditory skills necessary for the normal development of speech, language, and academic achievement. [Refer to 34 CFR 300.7 (3), (5)]

Staff Contact

Dr. Frank Nesbit
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Consultant
1870 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 657-9976
Fax: (404) 651-6457
Email: fnesbit@doe.k12.ga.us

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