Safe Schools Public Forums

The Georgia Advocacy Office is asking for our help with these forums. Please attend and distribute this information freely. Your participation and feedback are needed in order to facilitate change and create new rules to help our students. This is too important, and we must get involved. The safety of our kids is at stake. - Rita
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Safe Schools Public Forums
Ending Restraint and Seclusion in Georgia Public Schools
Currently in Georgia, schools restrain and seclude children. This is a dangerous practice that must end. The Georgia Department of Education wants to create a rule that limits both restraint and seclusion.

Please join us for community and virtual gatherings to discuss the rule. In these gatherings, you will create public comment with other members of your community that will be shared with the Department of Education.
ATLANTA
Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 10am to 2pm
Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
On the corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets; For directions and parking information visit www.rialtocenter.org/directions

MACON
Thursday, January 28, 2010, 10am to 2pm
Location to be determined

VALDOSTA
Friday, January 29, 2010, 10am to 2pm
Location to be determined

ATHENS
Monday, February 1, 2010, 10am to 2pm
University of Georgia, Institute on Human Development and Disability, 850 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30602
In the Rivers Crossing Building. Park behind the building. When you enter, go down one floor. Forum is in rooms 62 and 64.

Lunch will be provided at each public forum

RSVPs appreciated to info@thegao.org or (800) 537-2329

WEBINAR
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, noon to 1pm
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/855091627

WEBINAR
Monday, January 25, 2010, 7pm to 8pm
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/581739419