Today is Special Education Day!

Our #TeamGCPS special education staff members—teachers, paraprofessionals, physical and occupational therapists, school psychologists, behavioral support staff, speech-language pathologists, support staff for assistive technology, special education bus drivers and monitors, and others who support our students with disabilities—work to ensure that #EachAndEvery student reaches his or her potential, and develops life skills that foster independence.

Special education staff members at the district and school levels work together to support the Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) of eligible students (ages 3-21), providing special education services on a continuum—from the least restrictive to more restrictive environments—based on the educational needs of each student. Our parent mentors support families by providing information, guidance, and resources to families of children receiving special education services so that they can support their student at home, at school, and in the community.

Thank you to our special education staff members for contributing to learning environments where our students and families feel welcome, safe, and valued.

The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of 
Education. It contains 24 questions. The data parents provide by completing this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to system or school personnel or the public and will not be posted online. Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking  HERE and completing the survey.

If your student has been absent from school, please send in an absence note as soon as possible. Click here for a printable version of an absence note.

Download the ParentSquare App today to read our most recent Family Newsletter. Click Here to Visit the GCPS Website with More Information about ParentSquare

In order to receive free or reduced-price meal benefits, families must complete the Free and Reduced-price Meal Application and meet eligibility requirements. Click here to learn more and find a link to the application: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/29759.

Searching for a high-quality early learning opportunity for you and your young child? Look no further! Join our Play 2 Learn class, right here at Benefield Elementary.

Play 2 Learn is held at Benefield on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the Play 2 Learn room.

Reach out to Xandria McBride for more information at Xandria.Mcbride@gcpsk12.org 

Welcome back to school, #TeamGCPS! We’re so excited to see your smiling faces as we prepare for a fun, safe, healthy, and successful new school year! Don’t forget to share your “first day” photos with us using the hashtag #GCPSBTS23. 

GCPS is excited to welcome all students, families, and staff to the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, August 2! To help students and families prepare for the new school year, GCPS has created a helpful toolkit– the Virtual Back-to-School Backpack.

This toolkit includes links to important information and district resources for families as we partner to support student success. We will highlight a different day as we count down to the first day of school!

Today, the virtual GCPS Backpack features links to help students and families stay connected all year and access the resources to support student success. Get Connected here: https://www.gcpsk12.org/btsconnected #GCPSBTS23

Click here to find school supply lists for the 23-24 School Year!