GNETS of Oconee​

Description:

GNETS of Oconee is one of the 24 programs which support the local school systems’ continuum of services for students with disabilities, ages 5-21 known as the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS). GNETS programs provide comprehensive educational and therapeutic support services to students who might otherwise require residential or other more restrictive placements due to the severity of one or more of the characteristics of the disability category of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD).

Students receiving services through a GNETS Program are referred by their local school system through the Individual Education Program (IEP) process. An IEP team may consider in-class services by a GNETS program for a child with an emotional and behavioral disorder based upon documentation of the severity of the duration, frequency and intensity of one or more of the characteristics of the disability category of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD).

This documentation must include prior extension of less restrictive services and data which indicate such services have not enabled the child to benefit educationally. For children receiving in-class services, local schools are actively involved and exit criteria are developed upon entry into the GNETS program.

Contact Us:

Mr. Eddie Morris
Oconee RESA Executive Director
eddie.morris@oconeeresa.org