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Exceptional Children

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.

Equity In Excellence EC Division Strategic Plan

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Participation and Comment Survey

Supplemental Optional Remote Learning Resources

The Role of Methodologies and Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This guidance is provided in response to current discussions from LEAs regarding implementation of methodologies and strategies addressing the special education needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Guidance Methodology EBP for ASD

NC OCCUPATIONAL PREPARATION COURSES

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education approved the new Employment Preparation courses. These new courses are effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Employment Preparation I Science

Employment Preparation II Citizenship 1A1B

Employment Preparation III Citizenship 2A2B

Employment Preparation IV Math

Questions and comments may be submitted to: Beverly.Colwell@dpi.nc.gov

NC EXTENDED CONTENT STANDARDS FOR ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education approved the new extended content standards for Economic and Personal Finance for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The Extended Standards for Economic and Personal Finance in Social Studies are effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

ECS EPF Extended Content Standards

Questions and comments may be submitted to: Matthew.Martinez@dpi.nc.gov

NC IDEA Grant Application

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is making available its annual State Application for receiving grant award under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended in 2004.

NC Part B 2021 Application

Considerations for Specially Designed Instruction

The design and delivery of specially designed instruction is the core of special education. This document serves as guidance for IEP teams, administrators, educators and practitioners as they determine the need for, plan, and implement specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities who require an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Considerations for Specially Designed Instruction (revised August 2019)

Dyslexia & Dyscalculia

The following videos provide parents and other interested individuals information about the characteristics of dyslexia and how dyslexia is addressed in North Carolina Public Schools.