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Early Intervention

Explore resources to support infants and toddlers with developmental needs If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, learn how to help. Early Intervention Resources Bringing Home Baby 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 … Read more

504

A blueprint for how a child will have access to learning at school A 504 plan provides services and changes to the learning environment to meet the needs of the child as adequately as other students. There are two requirements: A child has any disability. The disability must interfere with the child’s ability to learn … Read more

Early Childhood

Explore resources to support young children and their families Learn the signs of your child’s development and act early if you ever have a concern. Early Childhood Resources ¡Preparémonos!Una guía familiar para apoyar la preparación para Kinder (Let’s Get Ready! A Family Guide to Support Kindergarten Readiness) La primera experiencia escolar de un niño es … Read more

Spanish

Spanish-language resources to help families navigate special education, understand their rights, and support their children Browse our extensive collection of Spanish-language resources. Explore nuestra amplia colección de recursos en español. Spanish Resources/Recursos en Español !Agarra Todo! Veinte Espacios “Permanentes” de Juego Para Infantes, Preescolares y para el Desarrollo Mental de Niños con Daños Sensoriales y … Read more

Behavior

Explore resources and strategies to support positive behavior In special education, behavior refers to actions that may interfere with a student’s learning or the learning of others. Expedited Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Special Education – Manifestation Determination) Download resource Categories: Behavior FACT SHEET – Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use … Read more

Conflict / Dispute Resolution

Explore resources for resolving special education disagreements Families have a variety of informal and formal dispute resolution options available to them. A Parents’ Guide to Special Education in North Carolina 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 … Read more

Transitions

Growing up Together: Children with Autism Children with autism may look like other kids, but if you met them you would find they are different in some ways. It may be hard for them to play… Download resource Categories: Autism, Transitions Growing up Together: Teens with Autism When you’re a teenager, you find your unique … Read more

Inclusion

Explore resources to promote inclusion Inclusive practices ensure that children with disabilities participate meaningfully in learning, social, and community activities alongside their peers. Inclusion Resources ACCESS North Carolina: A Vacation and Travel Guide for People with Accessibility Needs ACCESS North Carolina will be useful for planning vacations, weekend getaways, visits to local sites, school field … Read more

IEP

Find helpful information and resources about Individualized Education Programs (IEP) Learn about the IEP process and how it provides a personalized plan of supports, services, and goals to help students with disabilities succeed in school. IEP Resources ¡Describiendo el Panorama GENERAL! (Painting the Big Picture) Los niños se benefician cuando los adultos que forman parte … Read more