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Pass the Mic: Family Engagement Parent Panel

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We will begin with a 15 minute opening segment with Sherry Thomas, NCDPI Director, Exceptional Children Division followed by the Parent Panel. The panel will talk about Family Engagement, the role of parents and share their experiences of parenting a child with disabilities. Registration Link

Tool Time Tuesday Family Engagement Month Series

Join us for Tool Time Tuesday as we celebrate the important role families play in their child’s education. We will be highlighting a different Family Engagement Activity calendar each week during the month of November. Join us as we share tools and resources that families can use all year round! 11/2 Early Childhood Activity Calendar … Read more

American Indian Virtual Roundtable Discussion

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Are you an American Indian/Native American parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, special health care need or learning difference? Have you experienced successes or challenges finding resources for your child, navigating the IEP/504 process or supporting your child through difficult transitions? If so, we want to hear from you! As North Carolina’s … Read more

Tool Time Tuesday – October

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Our Tool Time Segments are 30 minutes or less and will feature a resource or a tool that you can add to your toolbox to help you advocate for your child and make informed decisions. Every Tuesday at noon, ECAC staff and/or Community Partners will select a tool or resource to talk about, explain how you can use it and where you … Read more