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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

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Central Georgia Technical College - http:/ www.centralgatech.edu/. Georgia Learning Resource Center. River Edge Behavioral Health. Georgia Department of Education. Local Boards of Education. If you would like to partner with us, please visit our Contact Us.

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

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Welcome to the MGRTC. On behalf of the Middle Georgia Regional Transition Councils membership and partners, we welcome you to our Council and website. We are a non profit, diverse, community based and locally guided Council determined to better meet the needs of all stakeholders in central Georgia, most importantly, our students with disabilities transitioning to post High School settings. We want and value the input of all members and visitors to our Council. For any questions, see the Contact Us.

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

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The IEP and Students with Disabilities. If you are new to any of this you may or may not have heard about IEPs, special education, and disabilities. To give you an overview, there are multiple Federal and State laws addressing the identification of and education of students with disabilities. At all levels of intervention and evaluation the parent and student are involved in the process with specific rights provided by law. And scroll to Exceptional students on the center menu. Think of the transition pl...

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

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Post Secondary Education Opportunities. Many high school students with disabilities pursue post-secondary education. This may include attendance at a technical college, or a two or four year college or university. This stage in the transition process becomes more difficult because different laws govern the policies and educational practices of higher institutions. Students and parents should become familiar with these laws to ease the transition from high school to post-secondary education.

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

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MGRTC History-Where it all began. Several years ago, Bibb and Houston County BOE educators and transition staff began regular informal meetings as a way of networking and sharing resources about transition for students with disabilities. In the fall of 2008, horizons were broadened. Membership was expanded to include stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, with a view to represent all parties, interested in good transition outcomes for Students with Disabilities. Apply for grant utilizing assistive techno...

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

http://www.mgrtc.org/whatistransition.php

For those of you new to this, you are wondering what is Transition? Transition is the movement of students with disabilities to post secondary school environments. It should include the development and acquisition of skills and knowledge for the student to be successfull in post secondary education (technical schools, college), employment settings (getting a job! And independent living (a place to live and meet my own needs as best I can! After completion of high school. For much more information.

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

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River Edge Behavioral Health Services: Comprehensive mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services with locations in Jones, Bibb, Monroe, Twiggs, and Baldwin Counties. 478-803-7600. www.river-edge.org. Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Services: Comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability services for Houston, Crawford and Peach counties. 478-988-1002 ext. 101 www.phoenixcenterbhs.com. Abilities Discovered: Community based services for developmentally disa...

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

http://www.mgrtc.org/studentandfamilies.php

Students and Families are always welcome at MGRTC. You can provide a valuable insight as to the particular needs, resources, and understanding of individuals with disabilities they need as they transition through life. We need to hear your voice as you advocate for yourself and others. Membership can provide you with:. Access to information, resources, relationships and various types of support, such as how to obtain waivers, providers, etc. A vision for your future and the means to obtain your goals.

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

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EMPLOYERS AND POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS. One goal of MGRTC is to build relationships and understanding with corporations. We want to help you realize the value that employees with disabilities can bring to your business. Employment and productivity are valuable components of fulfillment for many persons with disabilities. It is MGRTC's mission and vision to make this possible. We would like to promote this often overlooked resource and show how you can benefit from:. Fresh minds with new ideas.

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Middle Georgia Regional Transition Council

http://www.mgrtc.org/schedule.php

We are so glad you are interested in attending a meeting! 160;    Our meeting schedule revolves around the local school systems calendar, so we typically begin meeting in September the second Wednesday of the month. With our last meeting in May. We meet at the Department of Labor, 3090 Mercer University Drive, in Macon, Georgia. Contact Jaquel Johnson. 160;or Terri Goodridge. On our Contact Us. Page for directions or questions. If you are on the email list we will notify you of each meeting).