L.R. Tippens Education Center
Grades and ages
Ages 5-18
Student-teacher ratio
4:1
Tuition
Tuition-Free (Public Special Education Placement)
About L.R. Tippens Education Center
At L. R. Tippens Education Center, we serve Cherokee County students from kindergarten through 12th grade who need an individualized therapeutic and behavioral learning environment. Students are placed through their IEP teams when Tippens is determined to be the most appropriate setting. Our multidisciplinary team provides academic, therapeutic, and behavioral supports in a safe, productive school community, with the goal of helping each student build the skills to transition successfully back to their home school.
We use a whole-child approach that includes research-based supports and Applied Behavior Analysis. Students develop strategies for communication, self-control, and social-emotional learning while working toward positive, successful participation in their communities. Tippens serves students with autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students experiencing mental-health crises. Our student services team includes a school therapist, counselor, and nurse who support students’ emotional, behavioral, educational, and health needs. The school day runs Monday through Friday, with arrival beginning at 7:45 a.m. and dismissal beginning at 2:10 p.m. We are located at 2450 Holly Springs Parkway in Canton, on the former Holly Springs Elementary School site. Cherokee County established the Tippens program in 2010 and renovated the building in 2015 for the program.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- K-5
- 6-8
- 9-12
- Ages 5-18
Learning needs supported
- Autism
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Intellectual disabilities
- Mental-health crises
Specialties
- Autism
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Intellectual disabilities
- Mental-health crises
- IEP-based therapeutic placement
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Academic support
- Therapeutic support
- Behavioral support
- School therapist
- School counseling
- School nursing
Programs
Programs at L.R. Tippens Education Center
Other programs and supports
- Academic support
- Therapeutic support
- Behavioral support
- School therapist
- School counseling
- School nursing
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Cognia Accredited
- Georgia Department of Education Authorized
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-Free (Public Special Education Placement)
- Tuition-Free Public Special Education (Cherokee County IEP Placement)
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about L.R. Tippens Education Center
How are students placed at L.R. Tippens Education Center?
Placement is determined by a Cherokee County School District Individualized Education Program (IEP) committee when specialized behavioral and therapeutic support is needed.
Is L.R. Tippens a tuition-free public school?
Yes, L.R. Tippens is a tuition-free public special education facility operated by the Cherokee County School District.
What is the staff-to-student ratio and classroom support structure?
Classes maintain a low 4:1 staff ratio supported by certified special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and on-site behavior therapists.
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