Cherokee County schools set special ed informational fair

An informational fair for families, teachers and caregivers of special needs students will be offered this month by the Special Education Department of the Cherokee County School District.

The free, annual event is scheduled for 2:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the district’s Educational Services Annex, 1030 Keeter Road, Canton.

Information will be available from organizations that provide services to students with disabilities, and about resources for young people from preschool through adult post-secondary ages. Parents also will be able to network with other parents. District specialists will be on hand to answer questions.

Information: emily.heath@cherokeek12.net or https://bit.ly/2PTftCQ

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