Contact Information
Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) Contact Information
Main Number: 984-236-2550
Additional Numbers: OEC Staff Phone Numbers
You can also find OEC staff contact information by visiting the NCDPI Staff Directory page. The NCDPI Staff Directory is a searchable and sortable directory that contains Exceptional Children staff in addition to all other DPI staff.
Office of Exceptional Children Sections
The Office of Exceptional Childhood Early Childhood (ECEC) Section oversees the statewide implementation of IDEA Part B Section 619, supporting Public School Units, partners, and families to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities. It manages 619 funds, analyzes data, and provides professional learning and technical assistance to PSUs. The section focuses on developing cross-sector partnerships to promote inclusion and implements evidence-based practices like the Pyramid Model. Special attention is given to supporting under-resourced PSUs and addressing disproportionate outcomes among children.