Caring for Parents and Students

APS is caring

Do you know a child who resides within the city of Atlanta in need of special education services? APS Department of Special Education services can open a window of hope for a brighter future for children and young adults identified with a disability or developmental delay.

Quality Education

Founded on the belief that students with disabilities will receive a quality education leading to meaningful academic, social, emotional and behavioral outcomes.

Partnering

APS Department of Special Education partners with parents to work together and ensure all children with disabilities achieve and are provided a continuum of appropriate, specialized services and supports.

Atlanta Public Schools

Dept. of Special Education

Ages 3-5: 404-802-1690 | Ages 6-21: 404-802-2636

Splish, Splash! Swim Classes

For safety and fun, it’s important for your toddler to know how to swim. From infant safety to swimming techniques, these spots offer instruction for kids as young as four months.

l Aqua-Tots Swim Schools. Eight metro Atlanta locations, aqua-tots.com l Big Blue Swim School. Johns Creek, bigblueswimschool.com l Dynamo Swim School. Six metro Atlanta locations, dynamoswimschool.com l Goldfish Swim School. Three metro Atlanta locations, goldfishswimschool.com l SafeSplash Swim School. Two metro Atlanta locations, safesplash.com l SwemSchool. Decatur, swemschool.com

Get Moving!

Places to Jump

When you’re just looking for a place for your toddler to burn off energy on a rainy day or meet up with friends for an indoor playdate, try a toddler-friendly jump place.

l Billy Beez

Kids will love the super speed and rainbow slides, tunnels, swings and foam ball cannon. The Mini Beez area is perfect for toddlers. Buford, billybeezus.com l Buddy’s Indoor Playhouse

Explore the soft play area, driving track, play structures, educational games and more – all are designed for kids 6 years and younger. Smyrna, buddysplayandparties.com l Dino Dash

This prehistoric playground has slides, obstacle courses, basketball, dodgeball, and a rockclimbing wall, plus a separate toddler area. Peachtree Corners, dinodashkids.com l Hippo Hopp

This eco-friendly playground features obstacle courses, slides, basketball, dodgeball, a rockclimbing wall and more, plus a separate toddler area. Atlanta, hippohopp.com