Making Summer Count: Learning Doesn’t Stop When Schools Does Preventing learning loss during the summer months is crucial for children with disabilities. The challenge is to find a good balance by helping your child stay on track without making it feel like school, while still leaving plenty of time for fun and relaxation. Keeping kids … Read more
ECAC is excited to launch Innovative Approaches 2.0 to improve systems of care for children and youth with special health care needs in Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln Counties. The purpose of Innovative Approaches 2.0 is to enhance community systems of care for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families. … Read more
Math for All: Family Resources to Support Diverse Learners Welcome to the North Carolina State Improvement Project (NC SIP) Math Resources page. Math is a key life skill that helps children build confidence and navigate everyday situations. For children with disabilities, developing math skills can open doors to greater independence and future opportunities. Schools and … Read more
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) ECAC is the state’s designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and receives funding from the federal Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. We serve North Carolina parents and family members of a child from birth to age 26 with special needs, professionals who work with children … Read more
ECAC is the state’s designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and receives funding from the federal Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. Who We Service: Empty hea North Carolina parents and family members of a child from birth to age 26 with special needs Professionals who work with children with special … Read more
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 Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) services and have a recognized need for Pre-Employment Transition Services. ACHIEVE is accessible … Read more
The North Carolina DeafBlind Project (NCDBP) is a federally funded grant through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and is a collaboration between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Office of Exceptional Children, East Carolina University, and the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center. The North Carolina DeafBlind Project provides free … Read more
ECAC is North Carolina’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center. Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) are family-led centers funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). There is one F2F in each state, in the District of Columbia, in five U.S. territories, and there are three F2Fs serving tribal communities. Each F2F is staffed by highly skilled, knowledgeable family members … Read more
The North Carolina State Improvement Project (NC SIP) is a program in the Exceptional Children Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Funded by the Office of Special Education Programs in the U.S. Department of Education, the NC SIP grant has served the state for nearly 25 years by offering professional development around … Read more
