Tools and Information

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.

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

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.”

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

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

Una Herramienta para Organizar la Información de Salud de un Niño

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

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.

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

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...

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.

Painting the BIG Picture! This worksheet has been created as a way for any adult to help “paint the big picture” of a child they care about and know well. The worksheet guides each writer to describe the child and to provide “tips” on what works best. The tips allow you to make a connection between what YOU know and what others can do to help him/her to be successful.

Child Find is a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that mandates States to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities from birth to age 21 who are in need of special education and related services. Each State must offer Early Intervention Services for infants and toddlers with disabilities AND the provisions of a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to children ages 3 to 21 determined eligible for special education and related services.

If you have a child who is receiving special education services, you’re more than likely to be very involved with your child’s school and teachers — including planning, reviewing, and assessing your child’s educational program...

Classrooms are very busy and it often takes time for teachers and others to get to know and understand your son or daughter’s needs. ECAC Student Snapshot is a great way to share what you’ve learned about your child with teachers and other school staff and to communicate areas that might be of concern to you.

When a parent or teacher expresses concern about a student’s health condition, learning or other challenges, the school will begin a process to determine the type of support and/or services that will meet the child’s needs...

Talk Tools features helpful questions to use in conversations and meetings about your child—including behaviors, accommodations, modifications, support strategies, classroom situations, teaching methods, or a child's response to these.

Related terms including FAPE, IEP, LRE, accommodation, FBA, and others...

Information including basic descriptions, what each does, what law applies, who is eligible, and more...

Learn about graduation requirements!

It is important to have a positive relationship with your child’s teacher. Effective and positive communication is key in building a partnership to help your child succeed...