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La meta de este folleto es proveer a los padres y educadores de educación infantil con 20 ideas para el desarrollo de espacios “permanentes” de juego para infantes, y niños con problemas sensoriales y otras necesidades especiales. Se espera que los lectores de este folleto utilicen algunas de estas ideas y comiencen a desarrollar acercamientos adicionales y creativos para estimular la exploración auto iniciada, el juego y el aprendizaje.

Los niños se benefician cuando los adultos que forman parte de sus vidas son capaces de observar y describir la mejor parte de ellos o de apreciar lo que es fundamental en su persona.

La primera experiencia escolar de un niño es una ocasión monumental tanto para la familia como para el niño. Uno puede preguntarse: “¿Está mi hijo listo para la escuela?” y, “¿Está la escuela lista para mi hijo?” Si bien no existe una fórmula única para garantizar la “preparación” escolar, existen muchas oportunidades para que las familias y los cuidadores promuevan y apoyen el desarrollo y el aprendizaje de un niño antes de ingresar al jardín de infantes.

La Administración de Servicios es una opción. Si Usted opta por la Administración de Servicios , tendrá un equipo de Administración de Servicios que le ayudará a planificar su atención médica y coordinar los servicios de apoyo que Usted necesita.

El propósito de esta guía de discusión es ayudar a los equipos del IEP (plan educativo individualizado) a tomar decisiones informadas sobre si los servicios de un interventor son apropiados para un estudiante en particular.

NC Medicaid’s new “1915(i) services” help you live more independently in your home and community, and give your caregivers the support they need. These services are for people with serious mental illness, severe substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Section 504 is a federal civil rights law, banning disability discrimination in all programs that get federal funding.

have combined vision and hearing losses (or deafblindness) and professionals who are experienced in the use of interveners as individualized supports for these children. A critical component of effective intervention for children who are deafblind is having the support of a trained intervener who provides access to the information needed for learning, communication, and interaction in educational settings.

Resource document by the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities that provides special education basics, tips for letter writing and sample letters to help parent's better communicate with their child's school.

The focus of this Parent Guide from Children’s Law Clinic -Duke Law School, is the federal special education law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that promises each child with a disability a “free, appropriate, public education.”

Before developing IEPs, all IEP team members, including parents, should become familiar with the general education curriculum, including the state’s academic content standards and the state testing program. In order to make informed decisions about appropriate annual goals, supports and special education needs, the IEP team should consider how your child is performing as compared to the state’s academic content standards for the grade that your child is in.

Family members of children who have received residential services helped prepare this Family Tip Sheet so that you and others can benefit from their experience. Please use this Family Tip Sheet to help you (1) think about what is most important to you and to your child and (2) decide which questions you might want to ask when considering a residential program for your child.

Family members of children who have received residential services helped prepare this Family Tip Sheet so that you and others can benefit from their experience. Please use this Family Tip Sheet to help you (1) think about what is most important to you and to your child and (2) decide which questions you might want to ask when considering a residential program for your child.

About ECAC - What We Believe and What we Do and Do Not Do

ACCESS North Carolina will be useful for planning vacations, weekend getaways, visits to local sites, school field trips, conferences, relocation, health and wellness activities or any type of trip. In addition to benefitting people with disabilities, the information in ACCESS North Carolina can also benefit people who are aging and parents with child and infant strollers

Note the student’s response to transition between activities. Is s/he disoriented, distracted, or overwhelmed visually or auditorally when moving or preparing for new activity? Is s/he agitated or anxious during the change? If so, consider these questions in addressing this difficulty.

This form must be completed to be considered for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students who are not already served by NCDVR with an approved Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).

ECAC is excited to offer our ACHIEVE Transition Program: Advancing Confidence, Higher Independence, Employment and Vocational Education. (Formerly known as the STAR program, we have introduced a new name and look for the 2024-2025 school year!)

ACHIEVE is a statewide, virtual Pre-ETS program designed for students with disabilities, ages 14 to 21. This program is available to those enrolled in an educational program who are eligible or potentially eligible for EIPD services and have a recognized need for Pre-Employment Transition Services. ACHIEVE is accessible to students in various educational settings, including those who are homeschooled, or enrolled in traditional public schools, charter schools, virtual schools, private schools, early college programs, vocational schools, college courses, or training programs. The ACHIEVE Transition Program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for successful transitions from school to work and into adult life.

This form must be completed to be considered for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). The information is used to verify whether the individual named here is a student with a disability who qualifies for Pre-ETS.

Adaptations and modifications that can be used in the general curriculum, including volume of work, time, support, difficulty, participation, and more.

Guide for actions regarding volume of work, time, support, difficulty, participation

Have you been named as trustee of a special needs trust? Have you created a special needs trust, and wonder what the job of trustee is actually like? Are you a trust beneficiary, trying to figure out what the trustee is permitted — and required — to do? The Special Needs Alliance is pleased to offer its free booklet on administering special needs trusts. In plain English, it can help you understand the choices and obligations.

This kit will help you get ready for your Social Security disability interview or online application at: www.ssa.gov/apply. It contains: a checklist, optional worksheet and fact sheet.

The Air Force Assistance Fund provides support to Air Force families in need (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and dependents, including surviving spouses). They can help with emergency needs, educational assistanceand family support...and provide comfort and dignity to Air Force and Space Force widows and widowers.

Good special education services are intensive and expensive. Resources are limited. If you have a child with special needs, you will likely need to utilize...

The purpose of this discussion guide is to help IEP teams make informed decisions about whether intervener services are appropriate for a particular student.

Army Emergency Relief provides assistance to soldiers for costs associated with home school and remote education.

It’s so exciting to be getting ready to bring your new baby home. You’ve been planning for this day and it’s finally here! It may be different than you expected; you may feel worried, a little nervous, or even a little scared. That’s totally natural. Almost every new parent feels like this! We realize you may have a few more things to consider. Here’s a list of questions and resources to help you get organized and feel more comfortable and confident as you head home.

In order to apply for the CAP/C Waiver, view this checklist for step-by-step instructions from Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC

A fillable tool for organizing a child's health care information.

Una Herramienta para Organizar la Información de Salud de un Niño

Además de ayudar a las familias a comprender el sistema de educación especial, también nos especializamos en ayudar a las familias a orientarse dentro del sistema de salud de Carolina del Norte.

When making choices or setting goals, it can be helpful to know whom you can count on. Different people maybe helpful in different situations. Use this worksheet to write down the names of people who you know that you can ask for support or help.

The purpose of these fact sheets is to provide information to parents and service providers so that they can better understand the communication and language modes and systems that may be appropriate for many children and youth who are deafblind

¿Ha sido nombrado como fideicomisario de un fideicomiso para necesidades especiales? ¿Ha creado un fideicomiso para necesidades especiales y se pregunta en qué consiste realmente el trabajo de fideicomisario? ¿Es usted un beneficiario del fideicomiso y está tratando de entender qué está permitido y qué está obligado a hacer el fideicomisario? La Special Needs Alliance se complace en ofrecer su folleto gratuito sobre la administración de fideicomisos para necesidades especiales.

Como padre, usted es quien mejor conoce a su hijo. Si tiene alguna inquietud o preocupación sobre cómo se mueve, actúa, habla, juega o sobre su desarrollo en general, es importante que comparta esta información con el pediatra.

Los bebés y niños pequeños con discapacidades o atrasos en el desarrollo que reciben servicios de intervención temprana tienden a desarrollarse y aprender mejor que aquellos que no los reciben.

El compromiso familiar se trata de que las familias, las escuelas y los socios comunitarios trabajen juntos para apoyar y fomentar el aprendizaje, el desarrollo y la salud de los niños. Esto ocurre en muchos lugares, incluyendo el hogar, la escuela y durante otras actividades comunitarias.

You know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you, your child’s teacher, or another care provider is concerned about how your child plays...

Los padres a menudo se sorprenden al saber que la condición médica o el diagnóstico de su hijo, como el Autismo, la Dislexia, la Pérdida Auditiva o los trastornos musculares, no los califica automáticamente para un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP). Existen dos tipos principales de diagnóstico: clínico y médico.

Carolina del Norte ha desarrollado Estándares de Contenido Extendido para guiar la instrucción de los estudiantes con las discapacidades cognitivas más significativas. Esta hoja informativa responderá algunas preguntas clave que los padres y educadores pueden tener sobre las discapacidades cognitivas más significativas, los Estándares de Contenido Extendido (ECS) y la Evaluación Alternativa NC Extend 1.

Guidance on requirements under the IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new toolkit to continue to increase visibility for crisis care available to North Carolinians at no or low cost. This flyer provides guidance on all ways to access crisis services.

Al igual que todos los estudiantes, los niños que viven con discapacidades necesitan aprender diferentes tipos de habilidades en la escuela

Este cuestionario se creó para ayudar a todas las partes en un proceso por incapacidad a reunir información que será útil para el secretario del tribunal para determinar cuáles derechos, poderes y privilegios puede retener el demandado bajo tutela o tutela limitada, si es que puede retener algunos. El formulario también puede ayudar a las partes a determinar si un problema puede resolverse con alternativas a la tutela, como un representante del beneficiario para prestaciones sociales, un poder, o un fideicomiso para necesidades especiales, evitando así la necesidad de audiencia de incapacidad.

A compilation of Current Opportunities in North Carolina to Tell Your Story, Use Your Voice and/or Participate in Leadership Activities

A person who is deaf-blind has a unique experience of the world. For people who can see and hear, the world extends outward as far as his or her eyes and ears can reach. For the young child...

DeafBlind Intervener Technical Assistance Package. What is an Intervener and is one right for your student?

La ley IDEA exige que las escuelas entreguen a los padres de un alumno con discapacidad un aviso que incluya una explicación detallada de las Salvaguardias procesales (derechos legales) disponibles en virtud de la IDEA y de las regulaciones federales complementarias. Es fundamental que los padres de familia comprendan tanto sus derechos como sus responsabilidades en el proceso de educación especial.

If you have any worries or concerns about how your child moves, acts, speaks, plays, or their overall development, it’s important to share this information with your child’s doctor.

Think of all the skills that children have to learn when they come into the world. We expect these skills to emerge naturally over time and know more or less when they should...

Learn the signs of your child’s development and act early if you ever have a concern. To complete a milestone checklist, download CDC’s FREE Milestone Tracker app or visit cdc.gov/Milestones, and talk to your child’s doctor at every well-child...

When there is an unresolved disagreement over identification, evaluation or educational placement of a child with a disability or the provision of free appropriate public education, families have informal and formal options for dispute resolution. This brochure provides information on IEP Facilitation, mediation, formal written complaint, and due process hearings,

The consultants for dispute resolution (disagreements) work with parents, traditional local educational agencies, charter schools, state operated programs and other individuals to resolve disputes. They provide information about facilitated IEP meetings, mediation, formal written complaints and due process hearings. They also investigate formal written complaints.

Para jóvenes con discapacidad documentada, la Division de Servicios para Personas Ciegas (DSB) ofrece una variedad de servicios individualizados que ayudan a preparar y alcanzar metas para empleo integrado competitivo y una vida más independiente.

La División de Servicios para Ciegos (DSB) se asocia con estudiantes, familias, escuelas y otros proveedores de servicios para ofrecer a estudiantes un comienzo temprano en la exploración profesional y la preparación para la vida después de la escuela secundaria.

For youth with a documented disability, the Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) provides a variety of individualized services that help them prepare for and achieve goals for competitive integrated employment and more independent living.

The Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) partners with students, families, schools and other service providers to give students an early start at career exploration and preparation for life after high school.

Our goal: To provide support to you in understanding dyslexia and how your child can get the resources they may need.

This Topic Brief by the NC Department of Public Instruction's Exceptional Children Division addresses the common myths about dyslexia in NC Schools.

This easy to use comparison chart looks at dispute resolution processes from a variety of perspectives.

In your role as a parent you are an advocate and leader in the everyday life of your family. This survey asks you to think about what you already do and any additional skills you would like to develop.

It may sound silly or even a little confusing to think about “literacy” and your little one. But would it help to know that literacy for a very young child does not mean teaching infants and toddlers how to read? Whew!

The first three years of your infant or toddler’s life is a very exciting time for you and your family. Each day will bring new opportunities for your child to grow, learn and gain new skills.

The first three years of your infant or toddler’s life is an exciting time for you and a very important time for your child’s growth and development.

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) is a statewide, nonprofit parent organization, committed to improving the lives and education of children with disabilities and special health care needs.

El Centro de Asistencia para Niños Excepcionales (ECAC) es una organización estatal sin fines de lucro dirigida por padres, comprometida con mejorar la vida y la educación de los niños con discapacidades y necesidades especiales de atención médica.

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs.

La colaboración entre los padres y las escuelas es clave para apoyar el éxito académico y el bienestar general de los estudiantes. Las preguntas a continuación pueden ayudarlos a guiar sus conversaciones de regreso a clases con los maestros y otro personal escolar, respaldar el desarrollo de su colaboración, y ayudar a sentar las bases para el éxito de sus hijos. Estas preguntas se enfocan en construir relaciones sólidas con su escuela, mantener una comunicación bidireccional y estructurar el apoyo para sus hijos entre el hogar y la escuela.

El Entorno Menos Restrictivo (EMR) se refiere al requisito federal de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) que establece que “los niños con discapacidades no deben ser ubicados en clases especiales o escuelas separadas a menos que la naturaleza y significancia de su discapacidad sean tales que la educación en clases regulares con ayudas y servicios suplementarios no pueda lograrse de manera satisfactoria.”

Las exenciones de Medicaid "eximen" ciertos requisitos federales de Medicaid, como los requisitos de ingresos familiares, para permitir que las personas con discapacidades calificadas tengan acceso a servicios y apoyos especializados que están cubiertos por Medicaid.

North Carolina has developed Extended Content Standards to guide the instruction for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. This fact sheet will answer some key questions parents and educators may have about the most significant cognitive disabilities, the Extended Content Standards (ECS) and the NC Extend 1 Alternate Assessment.

New guidance from the US Department of Education on discipline for students with disabilities.

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) is the federal law (44 CFR Subpart B) that states that Medicaid must provide all medically necessary health care services to Medicaid-eligible children under the age of 21. Even if a service is not covered under the NC Medicaid State Plan, it can be covered for beneficiaries under 21 years of age if the service is listed in 1905(a) of the Social Security Act and if all EPSDT criteria are met.

Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the spring when longer daylight hours return.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Tailored Care Management (TCM) is a new care management model that began Dec. 1, 2022, for eligible NC Medicaid beneficiaries. With TCM, eligible beneficiaries have a single designated care manager, supported by a multidisciplinary team, to provide integrated care management to address the beneficiary’s whole-person health needs.

Family engagement is about families, schools and community partners working together to support and boost children's learning, development, and health. It happens in many places, including at home, in school, and during other community activities. Research shows that meaningful family engagement results in better outcomes for students, for families, for schools, and for their communities.

A Body of Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions for Family- Facing Professionals

This tool can be used by professionals as a self- assessment to reflect on their interactions with families.

Checklist to help you evaluate whether a leadership opportunity is right for you.

The online magazine was developed in collaboration with family leaders from across the country and is available in Spanish and English. Learn from families like yours who are making a difference in their communities for children and youth with special health care needs. La revista en línea ha sido creada en colaboración con líderes familiares de todo el país y está disponible en español e inglés. Conozca otras familias como la suya quienes hacen la diferencia trabajando en sus comunidades con las familias de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales de la salud.

This checklist is designed to support families to develop policies that will help make their vision of educational equity a reality.

In addition to helping families navigate the special education system, ECAC also specializes in helping families navigate health related systems in NC.

Start by knowing you are an equal partner in your infant or toddler’s development, medical care and education!

People with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will be able to enroll in health coverage via Affordable Care Act marketplaces for the first time starting November 1, 2024. This FAQ answers key questions that DACA recipients may have about the enrollment process and addresses other concerns.

This guide is intended to provide parents with practical information about guardianship to help them make an informed decision.

The questionnaire is designed to help all parties in an incompetency proceeding gather information that will assist the Clerk of Court in determining what if any rights, powers and privileges the respondent can retain under guardianship or limited guardianship. The form may also assist the parties in determining whether alternatives to guardianship such as a representative payee for government benefits, a power of attorney, or a special needs trust might solve a problem thereby avoiding the need for incompetency hearing

¿Cómo puede esta guía ayudarle? Participar en la educación de su hijo puede conducir a mejores resultados de aprendizaje. Esta “Guía de aprendizaje digital para padres y familias” le dirá cómo supervisar el progreso de su hijo según accede y utiliza la tecnología de aprendizaje. Esta guía tiene como objetivo ayudar a todos los padres y cuidadores, incluidos aquellos que tienen experiencia limitada con herramientas digitales, aquellos que son expertos en estas herramientas y los de conocimiento intermedio. Cada sección comienza con lo básico y se desarrolla a partir de ahí.

Got Transition, su Grupo Asesor Nacional Familiar y la colaboración de padres líderes de habla hispana de Family Voices, han desarrollado un conjunto de herramientas para ayudar y guiar a las familias en la transición de sus jóvenes en los servicios de salud pediátricos a los de adulto. Esta guía es para familias e incluye recursos en español fáciles de usar para ayudar a jóvenes y familias a ser más independientes en su cuidado de su salud y el uso de los servicios de salud. Los recursos incluyen un programa de transición, preguntas para hacerle a su proveedor, lo que significa cumplir 18 años para su salud y más.

GUÍA PARA PADRES SOBRE LA EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL EN CAROLINA DEL - Glosario y acrónimos

La Guía se centra en la ley federal de educación especial conocida como Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA, por sus siglas en inglés), que garantiza a todos los niños con discapacidades una "educación pública, gratuita y apropiada".

This health care transition readiness assessment is intended for students and their family/caregivers to compete as part of IEP transition planning meetings. If a student is unable to fill out this form, the student can complete it with the help of their family/caregiver

Brought to you by ECAC and NC's Family-to-Family (F2F) Health Information Center

A newsletter from ECAC, North Carolina's Family-to-Family (F2F) Health Information Center

A newsletter from ECAC, North Carolina's Family-to-Family (F2F) Health Information Center

Questions that may assist the team to establish a review of IEP goals and objectives

Estas preguntas son a menudo utilizadas por el personal de ECAC cuando se habla con familias y profesionales. Proporcionan formas efectivas de solicitar aclaraciones en cualquier situación.

Una Guia Para Cuidadores Y Estudiantes

The goal of this booklet is to provide parents and early childhood educators with 20 initial ideas for developing “stay-put” play spaces for infants and young children with sensory impairments and other special needs. It is hoped that the readers of this booklet will use some of these ideas and go on to develop additional creative approaches that will encourage self-initiated exploration, play and learning.

HomeTalk is an assessment tool for parents and care providers of children who are deafblind and who have other disabilities. Its purpose is to help you participate in the planning of your child’s educational program. As a parent or care provider, you have the best opportunities to make observations of your child at home and in the community. HomeTalk can provide a broad picture of your child’s skills, special interests, and personality.

HomeTalk es un instrumento de evaluación para los padres y los proveedores de servicios de cuidado de niños que son sordociegos y que tienen otras discapacidades. Su propósito es de ayudar a los parientes a participar en la planificación del programa educativo del niño. Como padre o como proveedor de cuidados, usted tiene las mejores oportunidades para observar al niño en casa o en su enotorno social. HomeTalk puede proporcionarle una visión amplia de las aptitudes, intereses particulares y personalidad de su niño(a).

Individualized support is available to families of children with DeafBlindness from birth through 21 years of age.

Medicaid recertification (renewal) is the way your information is reviewed to make sure you are still eligible for Medicaid health coverage. It is also called eligibility redetermination, renewal, ex-parté review or case review (all mean the same thing).

Activities to help Children Develop Leadership skills.

5 Quick Guides for Parents of Children & Youth

This fact sheet provides an overview of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA).

Check out these tips to prepare for your next IEP meeting!

IEP MAPA DE LA TRAVESÍA - Para las familias

IEP Cuaderno Su participación en el desarrollo de un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP por sus siglas en inglés) que sea efectivo y adecuado es esencial para el éxito de su hijo(a). Aunque el típico IEP normalmente cubre un período de 12 meses, cada IEP ayuda a consolidar la base para el futuro en la vida de su hijo. Piense en el adulto en el que su hijo se convertirá. Al planear, piense más allá de estos doce meses por venir. Considere su participación como un proceso de tres pasos.

A guide featuring the North Carolina IEP forms and useful tips for parents along the way.

This tip sheet from PROGRESS Center reviews the elements of the individualized education program (IEP) and the IEP development process.

This tip sheet introduces and briefly defines age of majority. The age of majority is defined by state law and is the age at which the child is no longer a minor and assumes rights and responsibilities to make certain legal decisions. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for specific information about age of majority in your state.

This tip sheet reviews the elements of the individualized education program (IEP) and the IEP development process. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for any additional requirements.

This tip sheet provides information about dates, frequency, location, and duration of services. It includes a brief summary of federal regulations and tips for implementation. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for additional requirements.

This tip sheet introduces and briefly defines educational settings that promote access to and progress in general education programming and provides tips for implementation. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for supplemental requirements.

This tip sheet introduces information about developing measurable annual goals. It includes a brief summary of federal regulations and tips for implementation. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for additional requirements.

This tip sheet discusses measuring progress toward annual goals. It provides a brief summary of federal regulations and tips for implementation. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for additional requirements.

This tip sheet introduces and provides an overview of the statement of services and aids that are part of the individualized education program (IEP). It also includes a brief summary of federal regulations and tips for implementation. To learn more, review the more in-depth tip sheets for all four parts and check with state law for additional requirements.

This tip sheet provides information about participation in assessment and accommodations for assessments. It includes a brief summary of federal regulations and tips for implementation. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for additional requirements.

This tip sheet introduces the present levels of academic achievement and functional performance statement, or PLAAFP statement. It includes a brief summary of federal regulations and tips for implementation. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for additional requirements

This tip sheet introduces and briefly defines transition services. To learn more, review the additional resources and check with state law for supplemental requirements.

A great tool full of suggested accommodations for specific areas of difficulty.

NC Medicaid now covers people ages 19 through 64 with higher incomes. You may be able to get health care coverage through Medicaid even if you did not qualify before. Medicaid pays for doctor visits, yearly check-ups, emergency care, dental care, mental health and more – at little or no cost to you.

Inclusion is an attitude and value system that encourages students to receive an appropriate and quality education in the company of their peers...

Like all students, students who experience disabilities need to learn many types of ‘skills’ in school. These include: habits of mind, basic academic skills, other content areas and functional skills.

Starting residential treatment can be hard, but knowing what to expect can help. Those of us who wrote “Your Life – Your Future” have all been where you are right now. Sometimes we felt lost and like we were thrown into a difficult situation. We put this information together to help you (1) understand what to expect and (2) to get what you need to take charge of your recovery. If you have difficulty getting answers to your questions, make sure you tell your family or guardians and your care coordinator.

Starting residential treatment can be hard, so knowing what to expect can help. You might feel alone or angry or scared, and you may be concerned that no one will listen to you and your concerns. We have been right where you are now. We put this information together to help you benefit from our experience.

Intellectual disability is a term used when a person has certain limitations in mental functioning and in skills such as communication, self-care, and social skills...

Intervener Services for Students Who Are DeafBlind.

This document provides the various roles and responsibilities of some of the professionals who may support students with DeafBlindness.

ECAC recognizes the power and value of the voice and ideas of young people. ECAC has launched a Junior Youth Advisory Team (JYAT) to help us design projects, programs, and resources that are created for youth, by youth. ECAC will work in partnership with the group to coordinate opportunities and trainings that support the interests and personal development of the YAT members

Los salones de clase son lugares muy ajetreados donde todo pasa muy de prisa. Regularmente a los maestros y demás personal de la escuela, les lleva tiempo conocer y entender las necesidades especiales de su hijo. “La Instantánea del Estudiante” que ECAC ha preparado es una excelente forma de compartir con la escuela lo que a usted le ha tomado tiempo aprender de su hijo y le ayuda a comunicar al misno tiempo las áreas que le preocupan y en donde su niño pueda necesitar más ayuda.

El camino hacia la edad adulta

El camino hacia la edad adulta

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) refers to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) federal requirement that “children with disabilities not be placed in special classes or separate schools unless the nature and severity of their disability is such that education in regular classes with supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.” This means that your child should be educated with their nondisabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, including in after school and extracurricular activities.

This resource from the Office of Early Learning, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is designed to support families and caregivers as they initiate the process of transitioning to kindergarten. It can best be utilized when provided at the onset of the Pre-K year.

This toolkit is designed to provide tips and resources for interacting with families as essential building blocks for LICCs

Lista de verificación del Programa de Educación Individualizado.

This publication presents basic information about existing tax credits and benefits that may be available to qualifying taxpayers with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, and businesses or other entities wishing to accommodate persons with disabilities.

El camino hacia la edad adulta

A MDR is a meeting held to consider if there is a connection between behavior that violates code of student conduct and a child’s disability when a student with an Individualized Education Program* (IEP) is facing a disciplinary change of placement such as long-term suspension, expulsion or move to an alternative school or homebound.

Parents are often surprised to learn that their child’s medical condition or diagnosis, such as Autism, Dyslexia, Hearing Loss or muscle related disorders does not automatically qualify them for an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Understanding the differences between a medical diagnosis and an educational determination of eligibility for special education services can help families become better advocates for their children.

Military families move between postings on a regular basis, and while reassignments can often be a boon for career personnel, they can be difficult for the children of military families. The average military student faces transition challenges more than twice during high school and most military children will attend six to nine different schools in their lives from Kindergarten to 12th grade. The Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families, so they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children, and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals.

Take this booklet with you and talk to your child’s doctor at every well-child visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next...

Planning for the coming year can be overwhelming, especially for military families with multiple children in various grades or after a PCS move. MCEC dove into many resources to provide you with tips and tricks to help you make the school year a success!

Este documento está diseñado para comprender mejor los requisitos de la tecnología de asistencia (assistive technology, AT) de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA), disipar conceptos erróneos comunes con respecto a la AT, proporcionar ejemplos del uso de los dispositivos y servicios de la AT para niños con discapacidades y resaltar los diferentes requisitos bajo la Parte C y la Parte B de IDEA

Enhanced crisis response for children, adolescents and families. Behavioral health crises can be serious, but most do not require a visit to a hospital emergency department. Using other specialized crisis services may connect you more quickly to care and ongoing resources to support recovery

ECAC joins the Department of Defense and the military community in celebrating April as the Month of the Military Child with this special edition newsletter highlighting NC Military Children with disabilities and special health care needs and their families.

Learn about Month of the Military Child activities and events!

Call your Tailored Plan to make sure your doctors and specialists are in your network. Tailored Plans are a new kind of Medicaid health plan. If you got a welcome packet and new health plan ID card from Alliance, Partners, Trillium or Vaya, you have a Tailored Plan

This document outlines the three areas under which schools implementing an MTSS Framework should implement supports.

This document is designed to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) assistive technology (AT) requirements, dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, and provide examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities and to highlight the different requirements under Part C and Part B of IDEA.1

Resources and implementation tools

The Be Early Brochure provides basic information about the Infant Toddler Program and what to do if there are concerns about a child's development. Also includes a checklist of developmental milestones for the first year of life

The Infant-Toddler Program provides support and services for the development of infants and toddlers with special need or developmental delays up to age 3 and their families. This service and support is known as the Early Intervention program.

The Milestones Chart helps parents determine whether their child is meeting developmental milestones during the first three years.

The NCITP Milestones Chart helps parents determine whether their child is meeting developmental milestones during the first three years.

With NC Medicaid Managed Care comes the introduction of new points of contact for beneficiaries, such as the NC Medicaid Enrollment Broker and health plans

Medicaid waivers allow states to “waive” certain federal Medicaid rules, such as income requirements, so that individuals with qualifying disabilities can access specialized services and supports covered by Medicaid. These waivers are designed to help individuals receive care at home rather than in a hospital or institutional setting.

A Medicaid Home and Community-Based Service. Private Duty Nursing (PDN) is substantial, complex and continuous skilled nursing care that is authorized to supplement the care provided by a beneficiary’s trained, informal caregiver. Eligible beneficiaries must live in a private primary residence with at least one trained, informal caregiver who may provide direct care to the beneficiary during planned and unplanned absences of PDN staff. PDN services must be medically appropriate and medically necessary.

NC MTSS is a multi-tiered framework which promotes school improvement through engaging, research-based academic and behavioral practices as well as Social Emotional Learning (SEL). NC MTSS employs a systems approach using data-driven problem-solving to maximize growth for all.

Working Together to Support Children's Learning and Development outlines how CDSA staff and community providers use coaching to help caregivers support their children's learning and development.

Working Together to Support Children's Learning and Development outlines how CDSA staff and community providers use coaching to help caregivers support their children's learning and development.

This service is for people with NC Medicaid to help them get to their medical and mental health appointments. This includes people on the Tailored Plan, a kind of Medicaid health plan. Accessible rides are also available

A collection of state and national resources for deaf-blind families and professionals.

The NCDBP is a project of the NC Department of Public Instruction, Exceptional Children Division through funding from the U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs.

A resource guide to agencies across the state.

The NC ITP Parent Handbook helps parents understand the role and philosophy of the Infant-Toddler Program and answers key questions concerning its policies and procedures.