Miles of Advocacy, Amy Pitts

09/13/2025

Honored to speak for the West Georgia Autism Foundation today ❤️

09/12/2025

Thank you Paulding County School District for an amazing resource fair. We love connecting families to resources!

09/08/2025

Thank you Haralson County for taking the time to invest in your teachers and students on this PLC day!

08/29/2025

Sharing.....

08/28/2025

Saw this posted somewhere else and know so many can benefit from this!

Good morning, Cobb County Schools,

The Bobby Dodd Institute is excited to announce that we're holding a Fall Break Pre-ETS Session in Cobb County from September 22-26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is to be determined.

This Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program is a free, one-week career introduction designed for students with disabilities. It offers a hands-on approach through collaboration with local community partners and employers to expand students' understanding of the workforce.

During the program, students will receive breakfast and lunch daily, along with a t-shirt, water bottle, and backpack. The curriculum will include:

• Job Exploration: Students will identify their employment interests, learn about career awareness, and hear from guest speakers.

• Post-Secondary Education Counseling: We'll explore opportunities for post-secondary education, including how to apply for federal student aid and scholarships.

• Work-Based Learning: Students will explore apprenticeship programs and volunteer opportunities.

• Self-Advocacy Skills: The program will teach students about disability disclosure in the workplace, how to improve self-advocacy skills, and how to request special accommodations.

We'll also have a customized field trip as part of the experience, Tuesday-Friday. Professional transportation is provided for the students for all community outings.

Interested guardians can apply at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5ec1737b5cf74c5893e798a6c7a70be4 or by using the attached QR code.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at monique.bell@bobbydodd.org or 678-365-2281.

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08/22/2025

08/20/2025

See you there!

Dear Parents and Families,

We are excited to invite you to the Paulding County Parent Resource Fair, hosted by the Special Education and Student Services departments in partnership with our community organizations.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: P.B. Ritch Middle School
60 Old Country Trail, Dallas, GA 30157

For questions, please contact us at 770-443-8030 or email studentservices@paulding.k12.ga.us.

We hope to see you there and look forward to connecting with you!

08/18/2025

08/15/2025

You never have to go through this journey alone!

08/13/2025

Can't wait to chat with you!

08/13/2025

Exciting news! We've just launched our Instagram account - come follow us and join!

08/12/2025