Exceptional Children
DIRECTOR :: Sherry H. Thomas, Interim
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR :: Sherry H. Thomas
DIVISION MISSION :: The mission of the Exceptional Children Division is to ensure that students with disabilities develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized education program in the least restrictive environment.
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Save the Date - 63rd Conference on Exceptional Children - Nov. 20-22
Call for Proposals - 63rd Conference on Exceptional Children - Proposal Deadline is May 17, 2013
For Your Information
Public Participation on North Carolina Application for Grant Award under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as Amended in 2004.
- The proposed State Application for the 2013 IDEA Grant Award is available for public review beginning March 7, 2013 through May 5, 2013.
- Public comment is accepted March 21, 2013 through April 21, 2013 on the proposed State Application. Comments may be submitted with reference to the application section number via email to IDEAGrant2013@dpi.nc.gov or by mail to NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), 6356 Mail Service Center, NC 27699-6356, ATTN: Valerie Herndon or Ira Wolfe.
Notice of New Extended Comment Period
North Carolina Special Education Reference (NCSER ) - Primary Link
Secondary Link (Backup)
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