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SchoolDecatur, GA

Coralwood School

Grades and ages

Ages 3-6

Student-teacher ratio

4:1

Tuition

Tuition-Free (Public Special Education Placement) / Georgia Lottery Pre-K

About Coralwood School

Coralwood School in Decatur, Georgia, is a nationally recognized early childhood center of excellence in DeKalb County School District dedicated to providing high-quality inclusive education for children ages 3 through 6 (Preschool through 1st Grade). Operating under a celebrated inclusion model, Coralwood pairs children with special needs—including developmental delays, speech/language impairments, autism, and physical disabilities—with typically developing peer models. Highly specialized special educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists deliver language-rich, play-based, and multisensory instruction designed to accelerate developmental milestones and prepare children for kindergarten and primary grade success.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Preschool (Ages 3-4)
  • Pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • 1st Grade
  • Ages 3-6

Specialties

  • Early Childhood Developmental Delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (Early Childhood)
  • Speech & Language Impairments
  • Motor & Physical Disabilities
  • Inclusive Early Learning

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy
  • Occupational & Sensory Therapy
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Adaptive Physical Education

Programs

Programs at Coralwood School

Other programs and supports

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy
  • Occupational & Sensory Therapy
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Adaptive Physical Education

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • Cognia Accredited
  • DeKalb County School District ESE Center

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition-Free (Public Special Education Placement) / Georgia Lottery Pre-K

  • DeKalb County Special Education Funding
  • Georgia Lottery Pre-K Program
  • Head Start / Early Interventions

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Location and directions

Map

Physical address

2477 Coralwood Dr, Decatur, GA 30033

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Coralwood School

How do children qualify for admission to Coralwood School?

Children with developmental delays qualify through DeKalb County School District special education evaluations and IEP placement, while typically developing peers apply through lottery enrollment.

Is Coralwood School tuition-free?

Yes, Coralwood is a tuition-free public specialized early childhood school within the DeKalb County School District.

What therapies are provided during the school day?

Full-time certified speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists provide integrated classroom therapies and direct clinical sessions.

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