Exceptional Children
DIRECTOR :: William J. Hussey
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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CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 68TH CONFERENCE ON EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (open now through May 4, 2018)
The call for proposals for general conference instructional sessions and poster sessions has been extended to June 1, 2018.
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.
The Exceptional Children Division (ECD) is pleased to accept public comments on the proposed changes in practices in the evaluation and identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder. A public comment period for these changes will be held from April 20, 2018 to May 20, 2018. Interested citizens and school personnel are invited to review the proposed changes and submit any comments in writing to autismspectrumdisorder@dpi.nc.gov.
Proposed Policy Recommendations
NC CASE Conference 2017
EC Division CASE Conference Presentation
EC Division CASE Conference Q&A
Technical Corrections – Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities
Technical Correction-HB 149-Dyslexia (August 2017)
Technical Correction-Rosa's Law-Intellectual Disabilities (August 2017)
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
Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
For more information on Dyslexia and Dyscalculia "Click Here"
Approved - Specific Learning Disabilities Changes to Policies Governing Children with Disabilities
Call For Proposals For The 68th Conference On Exceptional Children
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