What are related services?

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. Special 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.

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact:

Dr. Chang Robbins
Special Education Program Coordinator | Related Services
ccrobbins@atlanta.k12.ga.us | 404-802-2689

Faustina Johnson
Special Education Lead Teacher | Related Services
fhthompson@atlanta.k12.ga.us