NCSS Special Education Department

08/08/2025

JOIN US for our next virtual Parent Empowerment Group on August 16th!

Our friends at Parent to Parent of Georgia will be doing an overview of special education and parent rights designed to help parents navigate the special education journey with confidence and clarity.

REGISTER NOW on our website at https://airtable.com/appqvmuUocz4VFMHw/shr1I3gwIYRZCAFYk

08/07/2025

Check out this awesome virtual opportunity from GSU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic!

08/06/2025

Blast off into August with our free craft kit, and make your own Flying Spaceship. Kits are available at NCLS library locations in August while supplies last.

08/06/2025

08/05/2025

GSU Research Project Alert for Georgia Students Grades 1-3!

Project SPELL (Supporting Parents to Enhance Language and Literacy) is a 12-week home-based study where parents are trained to deliver a simple, evidence-based spelling program at home for Georgia students in grades 1-3.

The goal is to better understand how we can empower families to support literacy development, especially for students who haven’t responded to typical instruction. GSU researchers provide all materials (shipped directly to families), professional learning, and support throughout the study. Participating families also receive a $600 stipend.

If you are interested in participating, please register for the informational Zoom session on 8/7 at 7 PM using tinyurl.com/SPELL2025

08/05/2025

The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) is hosting a webinar session specifically for parents tomorrow, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. ET!

Join experienced AAC users as they share their personal experiences related to growing up, education, relationships, employment, and more!

Advanced registration is required. Register today at https://bit.ly/AAC-Panel-Aug2025!

08/05/2025

🏫✨Our Back-to School Kickoff was a success!!
There's nothing better than watching families and community come together to support a more inclusive Newton County, and we are so thankful that we are able to create these opportunities for our families.
There are so many hands and hearts behind this event, but the most important piece is YOU—our Newton County Schools families! Thank you for coming out in the heat (and brief rain showers)! 💙

✨ Gratitude to our incredible vendors who come out to support our families by providing valuable information and resources – The Miracle League of Newton County, GA, Newton County Fire Service, Covington - Ga. Lions Club, Mother's Against Drunk Driving, Newton County Library System, Marlene Soto-Riera, View Point Health, Georgia Parent Support Network, Inc, City of Oxford, Georgia, AKJ Pillars of Support, Newton College & Career Academy FFA, Academy for Family Empowerment, Inc., Gilbert's Italian Ice, Covington Covington (Ga.) Police Department

✨ Shout-out to the amazing Newton County Youth Action Team (Newton Community Partnership)volunteers who showed up with energy and heart! You all were so GREAT! We look forward to seeing you again!

✨ NCSS Special Education Department staff – you ALWAYS understand the assignment! 🫶🤣

✨ Special thanks to Sarah Clower Jenkins, Barbara Saunders, Covington Home Depot, and an anonymous supporter for helping us magnify the experience in big ways!

🎟 Raffle update: we had to pivot a bit, but if you attended, your name is in the drawing! We’ll be calling winners soon!

We hope you enjoy these pictures!

08/02/2025

👏🏼It’s official — NCSS Special Education Department has a new Partner in Education!🤝📚
We’re incredibly grateful to Oxford Baptist Church for their generous support. 💙

This past Friday, they helped us kick off the school year by treating our Palmer Stone staff to a delicious breakfast and thoughtful goodie bags! 🥯🛍️ What a great way to start the year feeling appreciated and energized. ☺️

✨Thank you for being part of our village! We are so excited for this awesome partnership!✨

07/29/2025

We hope to see you this Friday!!!!

Join NCSS Special Education Department for our annual Back-to-School Kickoff on
📅 Friday, August 1
⌚3-5 PM
🏫Palmer Stone

Come kick off the new school year with fun activities, connect with local resources, and celebrate the ways we’re magnifying abilities in every student. We can’t wait to see you there!