Topics Related to Exceptional Children
February 19, 2025, 8:30am - 4pm
Note: Registration has closed as the course has reached its maximum capacity.
February 18, 2025, 8:30am - 4pm
Note: Registration has closed as the course has reached its maximum capacity.
January 30, 2025, All day
This one-day workshop is intended for professionals working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the general education setting. Participants will be provided with an overview of the characteristics of ASD to support the planning and provision of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Particular attention will be given to the use of visual supports to increase student engagement in and completion of standards-aligned tasks and assignments. 4Sylva, NC
April 1, 2025 - April 2, 2025, All day
This two-day inter-disciplinary course is an in-depth dive into language development and strategies for providers to encourage and teach communication to students who are learning to communicate. In addition, participants will become familiar with augmentative and alternate communication teaching methodologies and explore the Extended Content Standards, which are aligned to the Standard Course of Study in North Carolina. It is preferred to have a team of an SLP and ECS teachers attend as a team.Cramerton, NC
June 12, 2025, 12pm - 12:45pm
Regional Chats are optional and designed for connecting with colleagues to discuss strengths and needs related to LEA preschool exceptional children program planning within common regions. Discussions will be open with priority focused on the Preschool EC Essentials topics for the month.
June 12, 2025, 11am - 12pm
The Preschool EC Essentials (PE) Series is an introductory professional learning series for LEA staff supporting the preschool exceptional children program. This series is a structured sequence of sessions designed to introduce policies, procedures and expectations for programs serving young children with disabilities. This interactive series includes foundational concepts and is tailored to build a solid understanding in implementing local programming for exceptional children.Focus:
June 11, 2025, 10am - 12pm
The Preschool EC Advanced (PA) Series is a professional learning series for LEA staff supporting the preschool exceptional children program. This series is a structured sequence of sessions designed to take a deeper dive into policies, procedures and expectations for programs serving young children with disabilities. This interactive series allows practitioners to collaborate on topic based challenges, develop and discuss steps for program improvement, and conduct in depth data analysis.Focus:
May 9, 2025, 12pm - 12:45pm
Regional Chats are optional and designed for connecting with colleagues to discuss strengths and needs related to LEA preschool exceptional children program planning within common regions. Discussions will be open with priority focused on the Preschool EC Essentials topics for the month.
May 9, 2025, 10am - 12pm
The Preschool EC Essentials (PE) Series is an introductory professional learning series for LEA staff supporting the preschool exceptional children program. This series is a structured sequence of sessions designed to introduce policies, procedures and expectations for programs serving young children with disabilities. This interactive series includes foundational concepts and is tailored to build a solid understanding in implementing local programming for exceptional children.Focus: FundingAllocationsSurvey
May 8, 2025, 10am - 12pm
The Preschool EC Advanced (PA) Series is a professional learning series for LEA staff supporting the preschool exceptional children program. This series is a structured sequence of sessions designed to take a deeper dive into policies, procedures and expectations for programs serving young children with disabilities. This interactive series allows practitioners to collaborate on topic based challenges, develop and discuss steps for program improvement, and conduct in depth data analysis.Focus: Utilizing Data for Program ImprovementIndicator 6