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Published on: 1/9/2007
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"We have had a good representation of people coming out," said Marlene Bryar, director of the Division for Exceptional Students.
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> Continue planning for the transition of special-needs students from high school to the workforce or college at age 14 instead of 16 as recommended by IDEA, Bryar said.
"We think that when you are moving from middle school into high school, you are starting to plan your high school education and where you want to go afterwards," Bryar said.At today's forum, parents will have three to five minutes to speak and their comments should pertain to the proposed changes, Bryar added.
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Contact: Marlene Bryar, director of the Division for Exceptional Students, 1870 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, GA. 30334.Fax to 404-651-6457 or e-mail mbryar@doe.k12.ga.us.