The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant to Heidi Johnson, Director of ClearWater Academy in Tyrone, Georgia, to purchase critical reading and life-skills curriculum for students with developmental disabilities. ClearWater Academy focuses on providing students with special needs effective academic instructional experiences along with life-skills training. “We are so pleased and proud to partner with ClearWater Academy to provide up to date curriculum resources for their students,” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the […]
[Read More]High School Parent Perspective
My son is almost 18 years old, and he still needs help doing the little things like tying his shoes, brushing his teeth, and any other task that requires two hands. From the moment he’s awake to when he goes to bed, I’m constantly managing his care. There are medical appointments, psychiatrist appointments, brace fittings, medication management, and behavior challenges, all in addition to school. Having a child with special needs keeps me very busy! […]
[Read More]March Madness
ClearWater students are having lots of fun with March Madness this week. The teachers are getting in on the act as well. Pictured here are some members of the Yellow Team! Al Mead, Paraplegic and Gold Medal olympian, spoke on Tuesday. He fascinated students by sharing how technology helps him with his prosthesis. Mike Holmes, owner/operator of the three Chick-fil-A restaurants in Peachtree City, spoke on Wednesday about how teamwork allows us to accomplish more […]
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