CHILD FIND ANNOUNCEMENT

State and Federal laws require that the Garrett County Public Schools provide free and
appropriate educational programs for all children with disabilities living in Garrett County.
Services, which can be provided by the Board of Education, include evaluation and direct
services in speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
developmental skills for preschools and academic help for children of school age. These
services are provided through the Special Education programs to all students who qualify.
If you know of any individuals with a disability ages birth through twenty-one years of age
who are not receiving educational programs, please contact:
Dr. Chelsie Manges
Director of Special Education
Garrett County Public Schools
770 Dennett Road
Oakland, MD 21550
chelsie.manges@garrettcountyschools.org
301-334-7657
or
Ms. Deneice Crites
Birth to Five Coordinator
Garrett County Public Schools
770 Dennett Road
Oakland, MD 21550
deneice.crites@garrettcountyschools.org
301-334-7658