GNETS of Oconee is one of twenty-four GNETS programs comprising the Georgia
Network for Education and Therapeutic Support. The GNETS mission is to
support the local school systems’ continuum of services by providing
comprehensive special education services and therapeutic support to students
with severe emotional and behavioral disorders and students with autism.
We are located in Milledgeville, Georgia and we serve the school systems of
Baldwin, Jasper, Johnson, Hancock, Putnam, Washington, and Wilkinson
counties. We currently have 12 classrooms, 10 being located at the main
center and 2 satellite classrooms located in various schools in the Oconee
Area.
Purpose
To engage children with emotional, social and academic challenges by promoting growth and change through strength based methods and best practices that enhance resiliency and self-efficacy.
We STRIVE – using Strength-Based Techniques to Restore Independence Virtue and Excellence!
How can a student be referred?
Parents, schools, community agencies and physicians may refer a preschool child for services. All other students should be referred as part of the ongoing continuum of services offered by the school systems. An extensive intake process is completed analyzing home and school situations, as well as the child’s emotional, intellectual, and academic functioning levels. A placement committee then meets to determine the most appropriate and least restrictive services for the child. Due process requirements are carried out in accordance with Public Law 94-142 (IDEA).
GNETS of Oconee strives to offer students a new perspective to help them achieve their academic, social, and behavioral goals so that they can make the choices to be successful in school. If you would like further information or would like to consult with us, please feel free to call us at the above phone number.
