Special Education/EIS

All states and territories must provide early intervention services to children who have, or are at risk for having, developmental delays, from birth to their third birthday.

Most CONUS locations, local school districts or health departments provide these early intervention services. The program is called different names in different areas, but it is often referred to as Part C because that is the section of the law that pertains to early intervention. The Education Directory for Children with Special Needs has a list of resources specific to each state to help you determine who you should contact. Your installation EFMP Family Support provider can also answer your questions.

If you are moving OCONUS or to a CONUS location with a DODEA school (and you live on installation), your child will receive EIS through the Defense Department’s Educational and Developmental Intervention Services, or EDIS, program.

When moving, you should hand carry copies of your child's most current individual family service plan, or IFSP, and the most current evaluation reports to your new home to ensure they are not lost.

All states and territories provide special education and related services to eligible children between the ages of 3 through 21.

When a child transfers to a different district in the same state, the new school must provide a free, appropriate public education, including comparable services, until the previously held IEP is adopted or a new one is developed and implemented. When a child transfers to another state, the receiving school must provide comparable services until an IEP review can determine if a new evaluation or IEP is appropriate.

If you are moving and your child receives special education and related services, you should hand carry all necessary school and medical documents, including the most current IEP and current evaluation reports. Hand carrying these documents ensures that they are not lost and allows the new school to begin the process as soon as you arrive.

• Education Directory for Children with Special Needs
• EFMP & Me digital tool
• Individualized Education Program & Moving
• Special Needs Parent Toolkit
• Special Needs Resources
• Exceptional Family Member Program videos

Director of Student Services 
GA/AL DDESS Schools 
7441 Custer Road, Bldg. 2670 
Fort Moore, GA 31905-5000

706-545-8252 
Fax 706-545-7469

MilitaryOneSource Page web address: EFMP Info for https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/efmp/

School Age Children

School age children are served by the Fort Novosel Schools special education program and are provided for children age 3 through sixth grade. Students in grades 7-12 are served in served in the adjoining counties. Students must meet the housing eligibility requirements for attending stateside DDESS schools and must meet the Department of Defense criteria for special education services. Special education services are provided within a variety of settings to include resource special education classrooms, speech therapy classrooms, and within the general education classrooms. Parents of preschoolers (ages 3 and 4 years) who are concerned about their child’s development may contact the Fort Novosel Primary School at 334-255-1607. Some special education services may have to be contracted out to a private educational program (Vivian B. Adams) due to the low number of students and the specialized services needed, e.g., severe disabilities. If you have a child that may require specialized services and/or equipment (for example, Braille, sign language interpreter, self-contained class), it is recommended you call the principal at Ft. Novosel Elementary to facilitate a smooth transition to the Ft. Novosel  Schools.

If you are moving to USAACE or the adjoining area, be sure to bring a copy of your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), evaluation and eligibility reports to provide to the new school.