Program for Exceptional Children
Welcome
At Bibb County School District, we maximize student achievement and social-emotional well-being by building a sense of community in safe, equitable learning environments. The Program for Exceptional Children (PEC) is committed to providing high-quality, individualized support that empowers students with disabilities to reach their fullest potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.
We collaborate with families, educators, and community partners to ensure our students have access to a Free and Appropriate Public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Through inclusive practices, innovative supports, and dedicated professionals, we strive to create equitable opportunities where all students can succeed.
Whether you're a parent, guardian, educator, or community member, we invite you to explore our programs and services. Together, we can ensure that every student is valued, supported, and celebrated.
Thank you for visiting. We are here to serve you!
PEC Mission:
The Program for Exceptional Children in the Bibb County School District provides a supportive, inclusive, and equitable learning environment that empowers all students with disabilities to reach their maximum potential.
PEC Vision:
We envision a school community where students with disabilities are completely included, empowered, and trained to lead meaningful, self-directed lives within their chosen paths of success.
Meet our Team
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
| Central Zone Coordinator | Howard Zone Coordinator | Northeast Zone Coordinator | Rutland Zone Coordinator |
| Dr. Tracy Butler | Leigh Ann Sowell | Dr. Danielle Howard | Dr. Jaquel Johnson |
| Southwest Zone Coordinator | Specialty Zone Coordinator | Westside Zone Coordinator |
| Valeria Jackson | Renee Hall | Janae Sams |
| Central & Northeast Zone Secretary | Howard &Westside Zone Secretary | Rutland & Southwest Zone Secretary |
| Sonia Lewis | Lisa Collins | Celquitta Moore |
| Specialty &Testing Secretary | Software Support Coordinator |
| Elizabeth Quinta | Todd Russell |
| Central Zone Instructional Coach | Howard Zone Instructional Coach | Northeast Zone Instructional Coach | Rutland Zone Instructional Coach |
| Melissa Mahan | Amanda Erceg | Mallory Skurja |
| Southwest Instructional Coach | Westside Zone Instructional Coach | GAA Instructional Coach |
| Timika Sanders | Christina Franklin | Annel Hagerman |
| Literacy Instructional Coach | Literacy Instructional Coach |
| Jenee Dechant | Fadia Hazama |
Child Find
What is Child Find?
The purpose of Child Find is to identify, locate, and evaluate children and youth, birth to age 21, who are suspected of or have a disability or developmental delay. Bibb County School District serves children ages 3 through 21 with identified special education needs.
How can children be referred?
A referral may be made by anyone who has a concern about a child's development. All referrals are considered confidential. The parent retains the right to refuse services. Children may be referred by any of the following:
- Parents/legal guardians/foster parents
- Other family members
- Physicians/health care providers
- Preschool programs
- School system personnel
- Community agencies
- Private school personnel
- Others who are concerned about a child's development
When should a child be referred to Child Find?
A child should be referred when:
- An insufficient rate of progress is present, even when accompanied by documentation of scientific research or evidence-based academic or behavioral interventions.
- A health or medical disorder interferes with development or learning.
- A child seems to have difficulty seeing or hearing.
- A child appears to have social, emotional or behavioral difficulties that affect his/her ability to learn.
- A child has a diagnosed progressive or degenerative condition that will eventually impair or impede the child's ability to learn.
- A child seems to have difficulty understanding directions like others that are his/her age.
- A child’s speech is not understandable to family or friends.
- A child has difficulty with reading, math, or other school subjects.
Parent Rights
Eligibility Categories
Georgia has twelve categories of eligibility as defined in Georgia rule 160-4-7-.05
Related Services
What are related service?
Related services* are the supportive services or activities necessary for some students with disabilities to maximize their educational outcomes. Any related service or support that helps a student to benefit from or achieve the goals set out in his or her individualized education program (IEP) should be provided by the appropriate related services personnel. Exceptional education and related services are intended to be flexible to meet the needs of an individual student. Such services may include;
- Audiological Services
- Psychological Services
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
- Social Work Services
- Counseling Services
- Orientation and Mobility Services
- Interpreting Services
- School Nurse Services
- Transportation and
- Other Services
Who is eligible for related services?
Any student with a disability who has an IEP can receive related services. These services are available to assist students participate in the general education curriculum with their peers, meet their annual educational goals, and take part in extracurricular and nonacademic activities.
How can my child access/receive these services?
Related services are determined in an IEP team meeting. Educational data, observations, and evaluations are used to help the team make appropriate recommendations for these services.
Georgia Special needs scholarship
The Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) program provides scholarships for qualifying Georgia public school students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan in specified areas during the previous school year who meet the requirements to qualify for an award. These scholarship funds may be used to offset the cost of attending a private school that participates in the scholarship program.