Parent Mentors around the state work with their districts and regional partners to provide information on transition programs, supports, services and decision-making.

November Events

Date and time: Friday, November 1, 2019 8:45am -12pm

Event: Northwest Ga Transition Fair

Location : Georgia Northwestern Technical College 326 Bicentennial Trail Rock Spring, GA  30729

Description: 11th & 12 grade students and parents/guardians Invited. Dade County High School * Ridgeland High School * Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School * Ringgold High School * Heritage High School * Gordan Lee High School * Catoosa County High School * Trion City High School * Oakwood Christian Academy

December Events

Date and time: Thursday, December 5,2019 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Upson Lee Middle School 101 Holstun Dr. Thomaston, GA

Description: Learn more information about: NOW/COMP Waiver Applications, Children’s Medical Services, Department of Public Health, Local Resources, Day and Residential Programs, GVRA, FREE FOOD and visits with Santa

January Events

Date and time: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6 pm to 8 pm

Location: The Praise Center 1857 US–78, Monroe, GA 30655  

Registration information: Contact Bonnie Morris (Parent Mentor) bonnie.morris@walton.k12.ga.us or 770-266-4532

Description: This fair is for families of students on the GAA tract not general education tract students.

Date and time: Thursday, January 30, 2020 5PM-7:30PM

Location:   Evans Middle School 4785 Hereford Farm Road Evans GA 30809

Description: Access dozens of Vendors with resources important to Parents of students with disabilities. Resources available to those in grade K-12. Engage with Special Education Specialists, Teachers, Therapists, as well as our Special Education Director and Parent Mentor.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact LaToya Roper, Parent Mentor, via email at latoya.roper@ccboe.net

February Events

Date and time: Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 4 pm to 7 pm

Location: Cairo High School, CTAE Building, 455 5th St. SE, Cairo GA 39828

Description: This event traditionally features over 40 vendors. Contact Grady County Parent Mentor Rebecca Best at 229-377-3796 for more information.

March Events

Date and time: Thursday, March 12, 2020 11 am to 2 pm

Location: 755 Old Newnan Rd Carrollton, GA. 30116 

Description: Carrollton City Schools, Carroll County Schools, and Haralson County Schools are hosting a transition and job fair  for our Juniors, Seniors, previous students, and parents. Contact Missy Sullivan (770) 834-7077 ext. 7416.

Date and time: Thursday, March 26, 2020 2 pm – 5 pm

Location: CCSD Educational Services Annex 1030 Keeter Road Canton Ga 30114

Description: Resources for Preschool through Adult Post Secondary Programs Parent Networking Opportunities Self Determination Session by Joellen Hancock, Cherokee County Parent Mentor For more information contact Emily Heath, Transition Support Specialist emily.heath@cherokeek12.net

April Events

Date and time: April 22, 2020 5:30pm -7:30 pm

Event: CCSD Transition Resource Fair

Location: Hawthorne Center 1595 Hawthorne Ave. Smyrna, Ga